Edinburgh Tourism Action Group
AI is already changing how visitors plan, book and experience their trips, and how businesses forecast demand, manage staffing and market themselves. But for many owners and managers in our sector, the hardest part is knowing where to start. The Data Lab is offering a fully funded online course, Introduction to Data and AI for […]
ETAG is seeking to appoint a new Chair, following Donald Emslie’s decision to stand down after almost six years leading the organisation. Under Donald’s leadership, ETAG has supported Edinburgh’s visitor economy through the launch of the city’s 2030 Tourism Strategy, the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the introduction of the UK’s first formal visitor […]
Places are available for the next two Climate Accelerator programme, commencing 8 September and 1 October 2026. VisitScotland’s Climate Accelerator is a free online training programme designed for Scotland’s tourism and event businesses. The Programme is delivered by the Climate Springboard team at Edinburgh Climate Change Institute, through small group workshops and one-to-one mentoring, you’ll […]
The Edinburgh Visitor Levy comes into effect on Friday 24 July 2026. Visitors may have questions about the levy, how it works and how the funds raised by the scheme will be invested in the city. The City of Edinburgh Council has developed an information pack for accommodation providers to communicate the introduction of the […]
VisitScotland and AccessAble offer an online course which showcases the lived experience of disabled people alongside the legal requirements of accessibility. It was written by Dr Gregory Burke, a practising employment and discrimination barrister and a disabled person. He is also the founder of AccessAble. Course modules include: VisitScotland has purchased licences for this course […]
Last year saw a remarkable 46% increase in Chinese visitor numbers to the UK, and the outlook for 2026 is even stronger as Chinese travellers continue to choose long-haul destinations that offer high-quality cultural experiences, heritage attractions and premium retail offerings. Edinburgh is extremely well placed to take advantage of this growth, with daily direct flights between Beijing and Edinburgh starting on 2 […]
