See the SSDA’s new video, catch up on all the news following our annual conference in Peebles, get the details on how to apply for a South of Scotland Thistle Award and so much more in the March newsletter! READ THE MARCH 2025 NEWSLETTER NOW! And if you haven’t signed up to the newsletter, please do…
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Caledonia Park sponsorship announced for fourth South of Scotland Destination Alliance Annual Conference, which will feature speakers from Fáilte Ireland and the Red Hot Chilli Pipers, as well as beloved TV presenter Timmy Mallett Tickets are selling fast for the South of Scotland Destination Alliance’s (SSDA) fourth annual conference, a cornerstone event for tourism professionals and local business leaders…
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Catch up with CEO David Hope-Jones’ latest round up on the SSDA’s work and the regional tourism economy, check out upcoming events and stay current with regional tourism economy news. READ THE FEBRUARY 2025 NEWSLETTER NOW! And if you haven’t signed up to the newsletter, please do so and you will get our monthly updates…
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Working with the Association of Scotland’s Self Caterers we undertook a survey with self catering operators on welcoming walkers and cyclists. From this survey we have extracted some top tips to ensure that those coming on a walking and cycling trip feel welcome and have the facilities they need. You can access the tips below…
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Catch up with CEO David Hope-Jones’ latest 5 minute round up on the SSDA’s work and the regional tourism economy, check out upcoming events and stay current with regional tourism economy news. READ THE JANUARY 2025 NEWSLETTER NOW! And if you haven’t signed up to the newsletter, please do so and you will…
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The SSDA invites local tourism businesses to a special digital meeting with the Chief Corporate Officer of Center Parcs UK, Mr Raj Singh-Dehal, to discuss the proposed new Center Parcs holiday village between Hawick and Selkirk. Thursday 27th February 2025 3.30 – 4.30pm Book your place here It was announced on the 5th November…
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The deadline for submissions to the NatureScot consultation on the proposed Galloway National Park is 14th February and we strongly encourage all visitor economy businesses to feed in their views before then. Take part here. Visitor economy businesses keen to learn more about the impact of national parks are encouraged to join a webinar…
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Tickets are selling fast for the South of Scotland Destination Alliance’s fourth Annual Conference with guest speaker Timmy Mallett announced Tickets are now on sale for the South of Scotland Destination Alliance’s (SSDA) fourth annual conference, a key annual gathering for tourism and hospitality in the South of Scotland with a packed programme of inspiring speakers,…
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Read our annual round-up of the year and catch up with the latest news from the SSDA and the regional tourism economy. READ THE DECEMBER 2024 NEWSLETTER NOW! And if you haven’t signed up to the newsletter, please do so and you will get our monthly updates delivered directly to your inbox. Subscribe…
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Through November 2024, the SSDA hosted 14 Locally Led Destination Development meetings across the South of Scotland, half in-person and half digital.The meetings coveredStaying Connected with Your Local Area Landing Page:Check out your local landing page, and let us know if you have suggestions on content or tile ideas. Remember, our promotional video is for everyone’s…
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