Many Highland landowners are looking at setting up commercial aires to help ease Highland's tourism pressures, but the process of setting one up isn't always straightforward
A record-breaking crowd bodes well for the Lakeland hospitality industry, which has struggled since the onset of the pandemic brought shutdowns and continued economic hardship. Manuel Meza, general manager for Harry s Seafood Bar & Grille downtown, is certainly looking forward to it. I don t know how it s going to be this year in terms of how many people they have flying in, Meza said. But I would say there s a 15 to 20% increase in sales as opposed to if Sun n Fun wasn t in town on the same date range.
In addition to larger crowds, Meza said Sun n Fun also tends to bring in pretty wealthy people, which tends to have a positive effect on the restaurant s bottom line for the week.
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Covid-19 pandemic inspires Culbokie Players to adapt with story of friendship, family and community providing a boost for Highland charity By Hector MacKenzie
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Updated: 00:42, 01 January 2021
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A Black Isle amateur dramatics group determined to ensure its show would go on in some shape or form despite the restrictions around Covid-19 has dealt a welcome boost to a good cause in the process.
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