Skye’s community, destination and business leaders attend sustainable tourism roadshow
Highland Renewables continued its 2024 Roadshow series in Skye on Friday last week where leaders from the tourism and renewables sectors came together to discuss an investment and destination strategy for the Highlands. High on the agenda for the community representatives, business owners and destination organisations in attendance was the discussion on a shared vision for the Highlands and the iconic role Skye plays in attracting visitors as well as the management of tourism challenges.
The Roadshow series, hosted by Kate Forbes MSP and sponsored by Statkraft, will make its final stop Fort William in June following events in Inverness, Dornoch and Grantown on Spey.
Kate Forbes, MSP and Highland Tourism CIC Ambassador, said, “It was great to see this series of roadshows continue on to Skye and to meet with the people on the ground in Skye and Lochalsh. The challenges are somewhat different in this part of the Highlands, but the opportunity for collaboration with Highland Tourism CIC and Highland Renewables is immense. I was really encouraged by the response and look forward to what can come from this partnership.”
Yvonne Crook, Chair of Highland Tourism CIC and Highland Renewables, said: “Our partnership seeks to ensure all who live, work, visit, study and invest in the This was an inspiring event with local people who are working hard to develop and manage the visitor experience in Skye and Lochalsh. The CIC has outlined a vision for the Highlands to become a world leading sustainable destination attracting more high value, conscious travellers who want to give more back than they take from their visit to the Highlands. A great opportunity for collaboration was uncovered.”
Iain Robertson, Head of Statkraft Scotland, said: “The Roadshows are continuing at pace, and we’ve already seen fantastic engagement from key representatives in the tourism and renewables sectors. I’m pleased that Statkraft’s support is helping bring people together, with Highland Tourism CIC and Highland Renewables, to encourage conversations and creativity around economic growth and investment in the area. We look forward to seeing what emerges, and what further benefits can be brought to our local communities in the Highlands.”
Highland Renewables Roadshow events are taking place throughout the Highlands through to the end of March 2024. If you’d like to learn more about Highland Tourism CIC and Highland Renewables and how to get involved, please email info@highlandrenewables.org
