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Campaign will drive tourists to 'home of golf'
GOLF tourists are to flock to Scotland after a successful campaign that is expected to be worth over £14m to the economy.
VisitScotland's Drive It Home golf campaign offered free four-ball at participating courses and saw thousands of bookings from the USA, Canada and Sweden.
First Minister Alex Salmond said: 'Scotland is the undisputed home of golf - we have the best courses in the world and facilities that are second to none."
GOLF tourists are to flock to Scotland after a successful campaign that is expected to be worth over £14m to the economy.
VisitScotland's Drive It Home golf campaign offered free four-ball at participating courses and saw thousands of bookings from the USA, Canada and Sweden.
First Minister Alex Salmond said: 'Scotland is the undisputed home of golf - we have the best courses in the world and facilities that are second to none."
Events draw tourists to island
EVENTS on the Isle of Wight play a valuable role in attracting tourists to the island, it has been claimed.
The Isle of Wight has a packed events programme which includes Cowes Week, a walking festival and two popular music festivals - the Isle of Wight Festival and Bestival .
Isle of Wight Council's assistant director of economic development, tourism and partnerships John Metcalfe said events such as these are an effective way of drawing visitors to the area.
EVENTS on the Isle of Wight play a valuable role in attracting tourists to the island, it has been claimed.
The Isle of Wight has a packed events programme which includes Cowes Week, a walking festival and two popular music festivals - the Isle of Wight Festival and Bestival .
Isle of Wight Council's assistant director of economic development, tourism and partnerships John Metcalfe said events such as these are an effective way of drawing visitors to the area.
