Staff shortages on Arran reaching a critical level
The extent of the staffing crisis businesses on Arran are facing has been laid bare in a new survey.
The extent of the staffing crisis businesses on Arran are facing has been laid bare in a new survey.
VisitArran works tirelessly to promote Arran both across the UK and to the wider world. But like all tourism organisations their work has been severely curtailed during the pandemic. Here chief executive Sheila Gilmore explains the work of VisitArran and looks forward to the future.
Arran is featured in a unique and exciting new app which will allow visitors to take an immersive tour around Arran, complete with local imagery and audio.
VisitArran has been working with colleagues from other islands to try and push for an urgent clarification on island re-opening.
VisitArran and its regional food group Arran’s Food Journey have received the backing of Scotland’s Towns Partnerships with a grant of £5,000 from their Scotland Loves Local fund.
Arran’s latest campaign to attract more visitors over the winter months was launched by VisitArran partner business meeting held at Little Rock in Brodick last Wednesday night.
Last year saw over 300 companies showcased and more than 570 buyers from around the world flocked to Scotland to attend the flagship event.
The organisation beat off strong competition to lift the award.
Kick starting the annual Tea & Tourism tour of destination tourism industry players, Mr Roughead met with VisitArran board members at the Auchrannie Resort.