The British Retail Consortium's CEO Helen Dickinson: “All locations saw declines on the previous month...However, there was good news in Edinburgh, where footfall was positive once again owing to the investment in local shopping locations in the Scottish capital over the past few years.”…

Great news for Edinburgh City Centre . A multi year agreement will allow for some long term planning and stability for Edinburgh's Christmas and Edinburgh's Hogmanay - looking forward to Essential Edinburgh working with Unique Events and Assembly Festival in delivering fantastic events during this crucial period

Good to see our charity partner Cyrenians & Fazenda joining forces to make a positive impact!

Contini family celebrate 20 years of bringing a taste of Italy to Edinburgh heraldscotland.com/news/24250794.… 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

More good news for the regeneration of Princes Street as upper floors used for storage to be transformed into new holiday apartments.
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A new 167-bedroom hotel is coming to St Andrew Square, #Edinburgh ! Hotel group Dalata plans to transform an empty office building into a luxurious four-star destination.
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Don't miss out on the amazing offers from #Edinburgh city centre restaurants this March for #EatOutEdinburgh .

New listing added today! See them all at eatoutedinburgh.com

Another big thank you to the Edinburgh Chamber for posting the full text of ‘The Making of Modern Edinburgh’ on its website. We need to understand what delivers success to create stronger cities and stronger local economies. edinburghchamber.co.uk/the-making-of-…

For a Government that wants to stimulate economic growth, the emission of a tax free shopping scheme in yesterday's budget was beyond disappointing. 500 business leaders and multiple UK prominent businesses ignored! Edinburgh Chamber Association of International Retail (AIR) Edinburgh Airport Essential Edinburgh Edinburgh Tourism Action Group (ETAG)

#EatOutEdinburgh 2024 is here! Over the whole month of March, you can enjoy amazing offers and exclusive set menus from over 40 of the city centre's best restaurants and bars.

See all the offers at eatoutedinburgh.com

We are calling on the Chancellor to bring back tax-free shopping in next month's budget, and have joined over 100 signatories pushing for the re-introduction of the scheme. express.co.uk/news/politics/…

Looks like the tourist industry which was accused a few weeks ago of causing “considerable damage and disruption to civic life” in Edinburgh will be key to securing the future of yet another important listed building, as it has done with countless others in the city centre.

Great work by the Essential Edinburgh team in extending Eat Out Edinburgh to the whole month of March, showcasing offers in over 40 Edinburgh City Centre restaurants Emily Johnston Mark Farvis Gillian James

Great news as plans have subsequently been approved. The new development will bring a welcome economic boost for #Edinburgh 's West End.

Fantastic to hear from VisitScotland News that Edinburgh has recovered its vital international visitor market quicker than the rest of the UK. Crucial for the economy of our city Edinburgh Tourism Action Group (ETAG) Essential Edinburgh Edinburgh Airport Edinburgh Chamber The Edinburgh Inquirer Edinburgh City Centre The City of Edinburgh Council Brian Ferguson

Looking forward to an engaging and informative afternoon at the Edinburgh Tourism Action Group (ETAG) conference - will be interesting to hear Cammy Day thoughts on TVL. Essential Edinburgh #ETAG2024

Positive developments on the campaign to reintroduce tax free shopping to support the tourism and retail sectors across the UK Association of International Retail (AIR) The Edinburgh Inquirer Edinburgh Airport Edinburgh Chamber ROX - Diamonds & Thrills Hamilton & Inches Laings Jewellers Chisholm Hunter The Balmoral Gleneagles Edinburgh Tourism Action Group (ETAG)

A former Kirk minister and council leader, now a charity ceo, Ewan Aitken has seen Edinburgh's housing emergency from many angles. Here's why he advocates compulsory purchase orders to open up 'landbanks' in the city for house building.
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Some positive footfall figures for the Edinburgh's Christmas and Edinburgh's Hogmanay period. However complacency is not an option - Edinburgh City Centre needs continued good footfall, more Scottish Government support for retailers/ hospitality businesses and growth in the tourism sector to continue to thrive.

“To maintain our competitiveness, Scotland needs forward-thinking economic strategies, tourism deserves the full support and commitment from the Scottish Government to secure and expand its position as one of the country's top export earners”

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