Conference Report: Responsible Tourism

“There is a requirement of the tourism industry to consider the host community first and foremost, and to actively engage outside of a sector echo-chamber. There is a responsibility of the tourists themselves to be conscious travellers and guests. There is a responsibility for the Government to establish and enforce concrete regulations and direct the revenue of levies where it rightfully belongs. There is a responsibility of the local community to engage where possible in these conversations and voice their concerns as well as suggest opportunities for management.

Should we all accept these responsibilities, this city that is a good place to visit will remain a good place to live.”


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Conference Report: Responsible Tourism

POSTED ON January 21, 2025

“There is a requirement of the tourism industry to consider the host community first and foremost, and to actively engage outside of a sector echo-chamber. There is a responsibility of the tourists themselves to be conscious travellers and guests. There is a responsibility for the Government to establish and enforce concrete regulations and direct the revenue of levies where it rightfully belongs. There is a responsibility of the local community to engage where possible in these conversations and voice their concerns as well as suggest opportunities for management.

Should we all accept these responsibilities, this city that is a good place to visit will remain a good place to live.”

“There is a requirement of the tourism industry to consider the host community first and foremost, and to actively engage outside of a sector echo-chamber. There is a responsibility of the tourists themselves to be conscious travellers and guests. There is a responsibility for the Government to establish and enforce concrete regulations and direct the revenue of levies where it rightfully belongs. There is a responsibility of the local community to engage where possible in these conversations and voice their concerns as well as suggest opportunities for management.

Should we all accept these responsibilities, this city that is a good place to visit will remain a good place to live.”

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Giving Voices to Historic Property Owners

POSTED ON  BY James Garry

Recruiting focus group and workshop participants

Recruiting focus group and workshop participants

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Infrastructure as a collective social good

POSTED ON January 17, 2025 BY James Garry

What is clear is that ‘infra-structure’ has become much more diverse

What is clear is that ‘infra-structure’ has become much more diverse

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Edinburgh poised to declare Scotland’s first visitor levy

POSTED ON January 8, 2025 BY James Garry

Councillors are days away from grasping a ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity to introduce a levy that will enhance and improve the city of Edinburgh.

Councillors are days away from grasping a ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity to introduce a levy that will enhance and improve the city of Edinburgh.

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Astley Ainslie – Next Steps

POSTED ON December 22, 2024 BY James Garry

A Local Place Plan will influence the Astley Ainslie site’s future

A Local Place Plan will influence the Astley Ainslie site’s future

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Public Meeting – the future of Holyrood Park

POSTED ON December 9, 2024

Holyrood Park Public Meeting with Lorna Slater MSP, community groups and stakeholders.

Holyrood Park Public Meeting with Lorna Slater MSP, community groups and stakeholders.

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Public Meeting – the future of Holyrood Park

Monday, December 16 · 6:30 - 8pm GMT

Holyrood Park Public Meeting with Lorna Slater MSP, community groups and stakeholders.

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Roseburn to Union Canal active travel route opens to the public

POSTED ON  BY James Garry

The £17m project has transformed public spaces

The £17m project has transformed public spaces

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Green light for regeneration in north Edinburgh

POSTED ON November 20, 2024

The largest regeneration project of its kind in Scotland

The largest regeneration project of its kind in Scotland

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City Plan 2030 Approved

POSTED ON November 13, 2024 BY James Garry

The plan supersedes the Edinburgh Local Development Plan 2016

The plan supersedes the Edinburgh Local Development Plan 2016

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Management plan for protecting Edinburgh’s world heritage site to be considered

POSTED ON November 7, 2024 BY James Garry

Edinburgh’s old and new towns are exceptional places to live, have a business and visit

Edinburgh’s old and new towns are exceptional places to live, have a business and visit

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