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VisitScotland - Update on 3 Year Action Plan, Scotland Outlook 2030 and Principles of NSET (David Adams-McGilp)

Argyll and Bute Council · 22 June 2023
Back to Argyll and Bute Community Planning Partnership - Management Committee — 22 June 2023 and its agenda

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Argyll & Islands Strategic Tourism Partnership
Argyll & Bute Council Community Planning
Partnership
VisitScotland: National Strategic Context
David Adams McGilp, Regional Director
Argyll & Isles Tourism Co-operative: Regional Priorities
Cathy Craig, Chief Executive Officer

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VALUE OF MARKET
• Jan-Jun ‘19 vs ‘22
• -8.7% Visitor Days
• -15.7% Visitor Numbers
• 228.91M economic impact
• 8,392 direct employment
• 2023 Visitor Survey currently underway
• Local supply chain
OPPORTUNITIES
• Marine & Coastal tourism
• Active and wellbeing outdoors
• Community-focused experiences and products
• Online discoverability & bookability
• Green business development

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SUPPORT PROVIDED FOR TOURISM SECTOR
Support for
businesses to
improve their
product
Spread Visitors
across the
destination /
journey to net
zero