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ETAG unveils inspiring vision for capital’s tourism industry

Ambitious plans to grow Edinburgh’s tourism industry into a £2.77 billion sector have today (Tuesday 6th March 2007) been unveiled by the Edinburgh Tourism Action Group (ETAG).

CAPITAL OFFERS PERFECT RECIPE TO BOOST TOURISM

A new initiative aims to entice new visitors to Edinburgh by promoting Edinburgh as Scotland’s food capital and highlighting the quality of food establishments in the city.

Edinburgh Pass sales rocket

Edinburgh Pass sales for 06/07 have rocketed, doubling last year’s sales total in just over six months.

Accommodation Key To Growing Tourism Economy

Tourism accommodation in Edinburgh and Lothian is booming according to a new report, which reveals the number of visitor beds available in the region has risen by 25% over the past seven years.

Edinburgh’s tourism industry dominates 2005 Thistle Awards shortlist

Eight of Edinburgh’s leading tourism initiatives received ten nominations for this year’s prestigious VisitScotland Thistle Awards. A reception for those nominated will be held at the Bonham Hotel in Edinburgh on Tuesday 6 September, while the winners will be announced at an awards ceremony at EICC on Friday 28 October.

Up, Up and Away!!

The annual Edinburgh Tourism Action Group (ETAG) Conference took place on 9 March 2006 at Murrayfield Stadium.

Take a tour of a career in tourism

A bus tour is the latest initiative in a drive to encourage more people to consider a career in Edinburgh’s dynamic tourism industry. Teachers, parents and careers advisors are being offered the chance to take the tour, visiting some of Edinburgh's most exciting hospitality employers.

Edinburgh’s tourism industry looks into the future

Edinburgh’s tourism industry will look into the future, to ensure it remains a contemporary, inspirational visitor destination.

Edinburgh’s tourism industry looks into the future

Edinburgh’s tourism industry will look into the future, to ensure it remains a contemporary, inspirational visitor destination.

Tourism group takes action on skills shortage

A drive to tackle the skills shortage in Edinburgh’s tourism industry is being launched this week with an initiative offering industry training and paid work experience to the city’s long term unemployed.

Recruitment tops tourism industry agenda

Representatives from Edinburgh’s tourism industry will discuss major challenges and opportunities facing the sector, including recruitment and retention, at a key conference on Thursday 3 March.

Edinburgh’s Champion Approach to Tourism

A team of Champions has been formed to put Edinburgh on the global map as a ‘must-see’ contemporary European capital city.