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Web site Updateswww.createscape.co.uk - the Dumfries & Galloway website has been refreshed with an autumn feel, check out the wonderfully evocative photographs from the region. If you know of any events coming up please let us know or if you are a business and would like to be listed please contact info@destinationdg.co.uk for details. As part of the Autumn promotions a selection of bookmarks have been placed in Waterstones, Dumfries and other locations across the region; an advert will appear in the Gaelforce brochure which will be distributed shortly. We've launched a Facebook page and you can join us by signing up on http://www.facebook.com/createscape1 |
Area Tourism StrategyA refreshed Area Tourism Strategy is currently being formulated by Tourism Resources Company (TRC), following a series of focus group meeting with public and private sector stakeholders. A draft is in circulation for comment from various bodies; the board of DD&G met last week with members of our Strategic Advisory Group (Alasdair Houston, Douglas McMillan, Wilma Finlay and Joan Mitchell) to discuss the document and draft a detailed response. It is a very clear and well-constructed document, led by the Council with VisitScotland in support. DD&G has a vital supporting role too, as the voice of industry. |
Search for Tourism ChampionDD&G are delighted to announce their sponsorship of Dumfries & Galloway Life’s Tourism Champion in the new ‘People of the Year’ awards. From the most chic B&B, to the best attraction for children on a rainy afternoon, name the place in Dumfries & Galloway that all visitors should head for. Please nominate online at www.dumfriesandgallowaylife.co.uk |
To ensure we highlight the very best of what’s happening in the area this Spring and Summer, please send us the following details of your event:
- Event name
- Date
- Location
- Description
- Time
- Cost
- Contact name
- Website URL
If you own photography and are happy to give permission for us to use it please also attach a thumb nail.
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Destination D&G has also benefited from a £35,000 funding package from Dumfries and Galloway Council. Approximately half of this will be used to contribute to the Spring into Summer marketing campaign. Other public funding sources have been identified and an application has been submitt
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Survey Results
ADGAP Research
In a very brief survey recently conducted amongst accommodation providers, we found a rather depressing 40% of respondents reporting worse bookings for both Spring and Summer compared to 2009 (not a great year itself!) The pattern was consistent across all types of accommodation. Anecdotally, however, things have really picked up over the late summer—perhaps the lovely September sunshine has helped.
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Flavour Fortnight September 4 - 19The first ever Flavour Fortnight is taking place. Hosted by Savour the Flavour members, each event has locally produced food and drink at its heart. There are 47 venues across the region; visitors will have the opportunity to indulge in the produce of Dumfries & Galloway’s larder, from a Taste of the Rhins, Thistle ‘B’ Tasty!!! in Castle Douglas, Artisan Chocolate Experience in Moniaive, 15 Million Bees and One Beekeeper in Auldgirth, Moorland Fungi Foray in Langholm or a Taste of Sunnyside in Sanquhar, whatever your taste - ENJOY! You will find a link to the Savour the Flavours programme of events on the www.createscape.co.uk website. |
