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- Flight bookings to Scottish airports rose 15% in June and July 2026, according to VisitBritain.
- Edinburgh’s Fringe lifted festival sales by 30%, according to Marc Crothall, executive of the Scottish Tourism Alliance.
- Overseas visitors spent just over £900 per week compared with just over £300 for British holidaymakers, according to VisitScotland.
- A 5% tourist tax on Edinburgh accommodation has cut tips for guides, according to Dexter of Edinburgh Bus Tours.
