Industry Update: Office for National Statistics (ONS) has today (Friday 17th May) published its Travel trends: 2023 report which details the annual estimates of completed international visits to and from the UK, and earnings and expenditure associated with these visits 👉tinyurl.com/4j3spbsj

ETAG BUSINESS BRIEFING: The Fringe 2024 🎭

Hear from Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society on how your business can get involved with the world's largest cultural festival this August!

📅 Wed 12 June
🕣 08:30 - 10:00
📍Johnnie Walker Princes Street

Book now👇
tinyurl.com/42xu6uf9

🌟 SuperControl Launches Agency Marketplace! 🌟

SuperControl has launched a new tool – the Agency Marketplace, a new platform designed to simplify connections and encourage growth within the self-catering industry.

bit.ly/3K1UyJx

🇨🇦| Hello Toronto!

Welcoming @westjet's daily Toronto service to a misty* Edinburgh this morning.

The airline's already operating its Calgary route with its third EDI service to Halifax due to start 21 June.

*we promise Scotland does get the sunshine. Honest.

Excellent afternoon meeting and discussing all things robots and tourism at the National Robotarium with Edinburgh Tourism Action Group (ETAG)

#Edinburgh is 900 years old! 🥳

To celebrate, there will be a varied programme of events taking place across the city from July 2024.

Find out more about the celebrations & how your business can get involved 👇
edinburgh.gov.uk/900

#Edinburgh 900

#ForeverEdinburgh - the official guide to the city - offers a range of opportunities for local #tourism businesses to gain exposure to both the visitor market and to local residents.

Find out more👇
tinyurl.com/27ntjeuw

#DestinationMarketing

Is your website #accessible ?

ETAG BUSINESS BRIEFING: Lost Shore Surf Resort  🌊

Join us to learn more about one of Edinburgh’s newest visitor attractions, and Europe's largest inland surf destination!

📅 Wed 5 June
🕙 10:00 – 11:00
📍 Online

Register now at our eventbrite page👇
tinyurl.com/3y357kzk

📣Registration for tomorrow’s free webinar closes tonight at 9pm⏰

Book now to access information and actionable advice on navigating COVID-19 business interruption claims for Scotland’s tourism and hospitality industry 👉tinyurl.com/yc592za4

❓| Want to know more about Emirates' return to Edinburgh?

⌚️ EDI - Dubai flight times
🙌 Premium economy offering
🗣️ 'Opening up fantastic connectivity'

Full details here: bit.ly/3JSS8fY

Our STA News Update is back with a new look! 👀
Top stories include:
💻COVID-19 business interruption claims webinar
📅New STA events
❓Fraser of Allander Institute Scottish Business Monitor
📣VisitScotland news
🤝Inclusive Recruitment Guide
🍴Food Tourism Industry Guide
➡️tinyurl.com/hdrdm7ca

🆕| Now winging its way to EDI, Pegasus Airlines!

The airline will arrive at Scotland's busiest airport for the first time with year-round flights to Istanbul, kicking off in June.

More: bit.ly/4brXKcW

LAST CHANCE TO SECURE YOUR PLACE! ⏰

🗓️Tue 14 May

Discover how #robotics could benefit your business and get the opportunity to say hello to the world's most advanced humanoid robot at our next #TechTuesday event.

Final Chance to Register 👇🏼
eventbrite.co.uk/e/robotics-in-…

We are thrilled to announce that Vicki Miller has been appointed as our new Chief Executive.

visitscotland.org/news/2024/new-…

Paul Lawrence has been confirmed as our new Chief Executive: edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/1…

Introducing our new Food Tourism Industry Guide in collaboration with VisitScotland 📖 🍽️

With growing demand for Scotland’s food and drink experiences, this guide helps tourism businesses tap into this lucrative market ⤵️

visitscotland.org/supporting-you…

ONLY ONE WEEK TO GO! ⏰

Join us for the second #TechTuesday event of 2024:
‘ #Robotics in Hospitality & Tourism: Practical Solutions for Your Business’ 🤖

📅 Tue 14 May
🕛 12:00- 15:00
📍The National Robotarium

Get tickets now👇
etag.org.uk/event/tech-tue…

We're looking for the 18th recipient of the Edinburgh Award to celebrate an individual who has made their mark on our city 🏆

If you know someone who has made a special contribution to Edinburgh then cast your nomination on our website by 24 May! edinburgh.gov.uk/events-venues/…

Our free climate action workbook gives you the tools to easily measure your business emissions and select actions to reduce them over time.

Get started 👇

visitscotland.org/supporting-you…