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VisitAberdeenshire Update - 8 November
08/11/2023
VisitAberdeenshire’s core purpose is to drive demand to visit Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, and to support businesses to grow and to meet that demand. In this newsletter we turn our ...
VisitAberdeenshire Update - 4 October
04/10/2023
As autumn leaves begin to fall, VisitAberdeenshire’s activity increases considerably with a packed programme of promotional work, and the start of the 2023/24 tourism development programme with a series of ...
VisitAberdeenshire Update - 7 September 2023
07/09/2023
As I write this, one of the continent’s largest trade events, Offshore Europe is in full flow, supporting hospitality businesses across the city and the Shire. Events provide reasons ...
VisitAberdeenshire update - 14 August 2023
14/08/2023
The arrival of a purple carpet over Aberdeenshire’s heathlands, coupled with the obligatory back-to-school shop window displays are a hint that late-summer and autumn are now on the horizon. ...
VisitAberdeenshire update 12 July 2023
12/07/2023
In our latest newsletter, read the highlights from VisitAberdeenshire's 2022/23 Annual Review, sign up to our 'Know Your Destination' training modules, discover the latest updates from our travel trade and Convention Bureau activity and register for an upcoming webinar focused on business events.
VisitAberdeenshire update 21 June 2023
21/06/2023
Our latest update shares details of how you can submit your nomination for 'Scotland's Greatest Escape', sign up for Aberdeen Restaurant Week and register your interest to take part in this year's Provenance Festival. You can also read about the region's latest feature in Delicious magazine.
VisitAberdeenshire update 6 June 2023
06/06/2023
In our latest update, we're looking ahead to the programme of workshops, webinars and one-to-one advice that we plan to deliver over the year ahead and we'd love your input to ensure the programme delivers for you - do complete our short survey to give your feedback. We also share details of our latest Travel Trade Masterclass, updates on our travel trade and Convention Bureau activity and shine a spotlight on our Welcome to Aberdeenshire volunteers for National Volunteering Week.
VisitAberdeenshire update 10 May 2023
11/05/2023
This month the Port of Aberdeen's South Harbour welcomed its first cruise ship, the 202m long AIDAaura. As passengers disembarked and set off to explore the City and Shire, the welcome offered by our volunteers, transport providers, retailers, cafés, restaurants and attractions was truly representative of the best of the North-east. A lot of hard work has gone on behind the scenes to bring this step change in cruise ship arrivals to fruition. It’s a great start, and we look forward to welcoming thousands of more visitors throughout the season.
VisitAberdeenshire update 13 April 2023
13/04/2023
The Aberdeen City and Shire Thistle Awards are now open for entries - make sure to submit your entry to be considered for the 2023 awards! We also share details of how to register for the opportunity to receive tailored one to one advice on gathering and analysing your customer data, as well as our next local networking meeting which will take place at Castleton Farm on Wednesday 3 May.
VisitAberdeenshire update 23 March 2023
23/03/2023
In this update we share the success of our second annual media reception at Scotland House in London, join us to learn about creating an inclusive welcome to all visitors and submit your nominations for the 2023 Aberdeen City & Shire Thistle Awards.