National & Regional Round-up
Scotland
Following a successful presence at the inaugural event, Scotland is delighted to be taking part in Best of Britain and Ireland 2010. VisitScotland is the national tourism agency and as the lead public sector agency in Scotland has a strategic role in providing leadership and direction to the Scottish tourism industry and support its development in order to get the maximum economic benefit for Scotland.
VisitScotland markets Scotland as a quality destination to the world, bringing millions of visitors and billions of pounds to the country. The Scotland pavilion at Best Of Britain and Ireland 2010 will be the largest stand presence VisitScotland will have this year outside of Scotland, second only to VisitScotland Expo, which takes place in Glasgow on Wednesday April 14th and Thursday April 15th. The stand will host a range of exhibiting partners covering all sectors of Scottish tourism and all providing high quality experiences and advice on making the most of a trip to Scotland. Hotels, visitor attractions, distilleries and transport providers are just a sample of the diversity of products available to tempt you as you plan your itinerary in Scotland.
VisitScotland will also be profiling its Perfect Day campaign for 2010, which promotes Scotland as the ideal destination to spend a perfect day in spring and summer, with activities including walking, golf, coastal activities, wildlife, food and drink, and adventure.
For more information about planning your next trip to Scotland, visit stand number E80, www.visitscotland.com or telephone 0845 22 55 121
Why Wales in 2010?
Following the year of the ‘staycation’ more holidaymakers than ever have been rediscov- ering the joys of a holiday closer to home and this year Wales has more to offer than ever.
Food glorious food: This year,
the Michelin Guide awarded the most stars for culinary excellence in Wales since 2003. Why not take a culinary tour of the country and take in all four stars? Or, for those aspiring to their own Michelin star, Welsh chef and food writer Angela Gray (www.angelagray.co.uk) has recently launched a new food school venture across Wales. Foodies can learn anything from the basics upwards, including lessons in foraging for ingredients and the best ways to use local produce.
Get golfing: If you’re looking to get a bit more active this year, why not give golf a try? With the Ryder Cup coming to Wales for the first time in 2010 there’s never been a better time or place to learn how to play.
Golf clubs across the country are getting into the Ryder Cup spirit and offering lessons for all ages and abilities.
Festival fever: As summer rolls around and festival fever takes over, head to Hay-on-Wye for the Hay Literary Festival 26 May – 6 June, with the annual gathering
of writers, comedians and musicians to revel in all things literary.
Stay the night: If all this takes your fancy then Welsh Rarebits (www.welshrarebits.co.uk) is the next stop. A collection of luxury hotels and country houses across Wales, Welsh Rarebits has been seeking out superior accommodation for decades and is now celebrating its 25th anniversary.
For even more ideas and inspiration, take a look at www.visitwales.co.uk
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