Hot spots go solo in fight for tourists

Gillian Harris reports that Across Scotland the outlook for tourism is bleak. The industry is braced for tough times, yet amid the gloom one man remains resolutely upbeat. Tomorrow (sic) Steven Purcell, the leader of Glasgow City Council, will unveil plans to expand tourism in Scotland’s largest city by 60% over the next seven years and increase the number of jobs in the hospitality industry from 31,000 to 40,000. It is ambitious move at any time, let alone in the depths of recession