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Spas and resort marinas in Scotland – the potential for investment

Spas and resort marinas in Scotland – investment opportunities

Scotland provides a host of tourism development opportunities across a number of sectors, including spas and marine resorts. The luxury end of the tourism market continues to grow and new investment areas, such as spa resorts, are continually opening up.

Spa and resort marina developments in Scotland

The number of spas and resort marinas opening up in Scotland has increased dramatically in recent years, and this trend looks set to continue for the foreseeable future. Scotland supports tourism investment by providing an environment in which new concepts and innovation will flourish.

  • Scotland’s sailing sector has an estimated tourism spend of over £248 million per annum.
  • Sailing visitors spend substantial amounts of money, with an overall average daily spend of £125.
  • UK residents make a total of almost 14 million spa trips annually.
  • Growth in the UK spa tourism sector is anticipated to remain strong over the next decade.
  • One Edinburgh spa has been named British Beauty & Spa Award’s Destination/Hotel Spa of the Year.

There are substantial investment opportunities available in spa and resort marina development in Scotland. A business climate supportive of growth and an enthusiastic political administration are other reasons why you may wish to invest in Scottish spa and resort marina developments.

Invest in Scotland – spa developments

Scotland is developing a fashionable reputation as a luxury spa destination. Offering first-class facilities, Scottish spas combine the best of historic elegance and grandeur with the latest treatments and techniques.

Invest in Scotland – resort marina developments

Excellent facilities and the opportunity for sailors to test their abilities in varied conditions have made Scotland one of the top sailing destinations in the world. The sailing conditions in Scotland are suitable for both experienced sailors and beginners alike.

Over 1000 new pontoon berths are either in planning or development at present, but further marina infrastructure is required and provision of berths may need to double in the next 10 years to meet demand.

Spas and resort marina developments are just one of the many areas offering attractive investment opportunities in Scotland. Find out more about tourism in Scotland and the other thriving Scottish tourism sectors

Investing in Scottish tourism, whether in spas, resort marinas or other sectors, can prove a wise and financially rewarding decision.