Growing a Successful Accommodation Business with Sustainability in Mind

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Growing a Successful Accommodation Business with Sustainability in Mind
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Growing a Successful Accommodation Business with Sustainability in Mind – Digital Tourism Show #220

Deborah owns and operates East Cambusmoon Holiday Cottages, two properties in Gartocharn in the southern part of Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park. Created from derelict farm buildings the self catering cottages have been successfully trading since 2012. 

Fundamentally they offer high quality holiday accommodation whilst maintaining highest sustainability principles; they’ve won various awards for sustainable design and business success, as well as holding the Green Tourism Gold Award. The business also won the 2018/19 Thistle Award for the best self catering accommodation in West Scotland. 

Deborah’s background is in commercial property and renewable energy, she’s a Chartered Surveyor by profession and loves being self employed. Travel is an important part of her life and this year’s adventures include Iceland, Skye, Mauritius, the Pennine Way and Norfolk. 

Deborah recently joined the Board of Love Loch Lomond, the DMO for Loch Lomond, Trossachs and Clyde Sea Lochs.

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