Tourism news and updates for Mull and Iona
Visit Mull and Iona DMO response to the proposed Visitor Levy Consultation by Argyll and Bute Council There is no support for a Visitor Levy, as it is currently proposed, by the members of Visit Mull and Iona (VMI), the recognised Destination Marketing Organisation for the islands. VMI has 153 members representing 290 Mull and
Please include this response when collating and reporting on the feedback to the Council: We’re concerned that the thrust of the proposal takes no account of WHY visitors come to Argyll and Bute and what makes their visit positively memorable: first and foremost, for the area to be attractive, it has to have a vibrant
The Visit Mull and Iona Steering Group has sent a letter to all Argyll and Bute Councillors and other relevant parties which is a representation of the views and concerns of many of our members.with regard to the draft scheme for a Visitor Levy for Argyll and Bute. For the details of all those contacted
Visit Mull and Iona Chair, Margaret Matthew, attended a Mull and Iona Ferry Committee meeting with Scottish Government Minister for Transport, Fiona Hyslop, on August 24th 2023. VMI presented a recent members’ revenue survey as evidence that the major ferry disruption at the start of the 2023 season was continuing to have a negative effect
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VMI project managed the first ever Open Studios event on Mull and Iona over the Easter weekend 2023. 24 venues took part, representing over 60 artists, throughout all the areas of the islands. In general, and despite the ferries being disrupted, it wasconsidered a success. A survey was conducted to establish whether Open Studios has
