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SUMMARY:How to create sustainable tourism experiences to reduce seasonality
DESCRIPTION:Join Xavier Font\, Professor of Sustainability Marketing at the University of Surrey\, to hear how you can extend the season for your business through sustainable tourism. \nIn this free webinar\, you will learn how to effectively use sustainable tourism as a tool for product development\, marketing and developing engaging visitor experiences. \nThis webinar will cover:\n• Products making the way for experiences\n• How to adapt your offering to suit varying seasons\, markets\, and customers\n• Making valuable use of the low-season\n• Designing innovative experiences and driving demand\n• The importance of marketing and storytelling\n• Setting expectations and visualising the benefits of sustainable tourism experiences \nAdvance sign-up is required for this free event\, so register your space today.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/how-to-create-sustainable-tourism-experiences-to-reduce-seasonality/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Sustainable/Circular Economy,Tourism
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230223T120000
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SUMMARY:Google and VisitScotland presents: tourism experiences – make the most of Google Things to do
DESCRIPTION:Join this special session for tourism experiences (tours\, visitor attractions and activity providers) with Google and VisitScotland. \nHear from Google as to how your business can take advantage of direct booking links on their Google Business Profile and in Google Maps. \nYou’ll also gain a better understanding of how to more effectively advertise your tours\, visitor attractions and activities using Google Things to do.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/google-and-visitscotland-presents-tourism-experiences-make-the-most-of-google-things-to-do/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing,Tourism
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230227T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230227T180000
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SUMMARY:Angus Outdoor Adventure Strategy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Book your free place today at the Angus Outdoor Adventure Strategy Workshop – Come along\, have your say and get involved in how outdoor adventure tourism is developed in Angus. \nThe Angus Tourism Cooperative are undertaking a tourism planning process that will result in an Outdoor Adventure Tourism Strategy with the aim of raising awareness of outdoor adventure\, nature\, health and wellbeing focussed tourism activities in Angus. \nThis is an exciting initiative that will give the Marine\, Adventure\, Health and Well-being and Wildlife tourism industry a unique opportunity to look at emerging opportunities\, and to discuss ways of addressing issues and concerns that together will generate a greater return from our visitors and build a stronger industry. \nThis is a critical time as we emerge from Covid-19\, face new consumer trends & expectations\, and adapt to a future net zero agenda. Now is the time to help shape the future of the sector in Angus. \nAs part of this process\, we would like to invite you to participate in one of our upcoming workshops being held in Angus. At the workshops we will share with you the key findings to date and importantly the latest outdoor adventure market trends. \nThe workshops will focus on questions such as: \n1. What is the current provision of outdoor experiences in Angus\, and do they meet consumer expectations? \n2. What are the gaps within the current offering and can we identify the potential to develop achievable\, deliverable activities and experiences within Angus? \n3. What differentiates Angus and gives us a competitive advantage as a Marine\, Adventure and Wildlife tourism destination? \n4. What factors are hindering sustainable growth of outdoors adventure tourism in Angus\, and how do we build on our advantages and strengthen the return on our key markets? \nBTS is working with The Angus Tourism Cooperative on the planning process and will facilitate these workshops. We invite you to participate in a workshop to discuss your aspirations and thoughts for outdoors adventure in Angus and to assist in identifying the most appropriate steps that should be taken in the next five years. \nThese workshops are the initial phase of consultation and we are looking forward to working with you in the ongoing process of developing the strategy. \nEvent Dates \nThe workshops are being held on the following dates and you can book your place on one of the workshops by clicking the links below: \n\nMonday 27th February; 4.00pm – 6.00pm; Murton Farm\, Murton Steading; Arbroath Road; Forfar\, DD8 2RZ; http://bit.ly/3HD0CXe \nTuesday 28th February; 9.30 – 11.30pm; Forbes of Kingennie Country Resort; Kingennie\, Broughty Ferry\, DD5 3RD;  http://bit.ly/40JRPeH \n\nThe workshops are open to any business\, community group\, local authority with an interest in Marine\, Adventure\, Health and Well-Being or Wildlife Tourism in Angus.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/angus-outdoor-adventure-strategy-workshop/
LOCATION:Murton Farm\, Arbroath Road\, Forfar\, DD8 2RZ
CATEGORIES:Tourism
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230228T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230228T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T134938
CREATED:20230210T111309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230210T112025Z
UID:10086459-1677576600-1677583800@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Angus Outdoor Adventure Strategy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Book your free place today at the Angus Outdoor Adventure Strategy Workshop – Come along\, have your say and get involved in how outdoor adventure tourism is developed in Angus. \nThe Angus Tourism Cooperative are undertaking a tourism planning process that will result in an Outdoor Adventure Tourism Strategy with the aim of raising awareness of outdoor adventure\, nature\, health and wellbeing focussed tourism activities in Angus. \nThis is an exciting initiative that will give the Marine\, Adventure\, Health and Well-being and Wildlife tourism industry a unique opportunity to look at emerging opportunities\, and to discuss ways of addressing issues and concerns that together will generate a greater return from our visitors and build a stronger industry. \nThis is a critical time as we emerge from Covid-19\, face new consumer trends & expectations\, and adapt to a future net zero agenda. Now is the time to help shape the future of the sector in Angus. \nAs part of this process\, we would like to invite you to participate in one of our upcoming workshops being held in Angus. At the workshops we will share with you the key findings to date and importantly the latest outdoor adventure market trends. \nThe workshops will focus on questions such as: \n1. What is the current provision of outdoor experiences in Angus\, and do they meet consumer expectations? \n2. What are the gaps within the current offering and can we identify the potential to develop achievable\, deliverable activities and experiences within Angus? \n3. What differentiates Angus and gives us a competitive advantage as a Marine\, Adventure and Wildlife tourism destination? \n4. What factors are hindering sustainable growth of outdoors adventure tourism in Angus\, and how do we build on our advantages and strengthen the return on our key markets? \nBTS is working with The Angus Tourism Cooperative on the planning process and will facilitate these workshops. We invite you to participate in a workshop to discuss your aspirations and thoughts for outdoors adventure in Angus and to assist in identifying the most appropriate steps that should be taken in the next five years. \nThese workshops are the initial phase of consultation and we are looking forward to working with you in the ongoing process of developing the strategy. \nEvent Dates \nThe workshops are being held on the following dates and you can book your place on one of the workshops by clicking the links below: \n\nMonday 27th February; 4.00pm – 6.00pm; Murton Farm\, Murton Steading; Arbroath Road; Forfar\, DD8 2RZ; http://bit.ly/3HD0CXe \nTuesday 28th February; 9.30 – 11.30pm; Forbes of Kingennie Country Resort; Kingennie\, Broughty Ferry\, DD5 3RD;  http://bit.ly/40JRPeH \n\nThe workshops are open to any business\, community group\, local authority with an interest in Marine\, Adventure\, Health and Well-Being or Wildlife Tourism in Angus.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/angus-outdoor-adventure-strategy-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Forbes of Kingennie\, DD5 3RD
CATEGORIES:Tourism
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230228T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230228T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T134938
CREATED:20230213T143900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230213T143900Z
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SUMMARY:Tourism industry webinar: free energy-saving advice and funding
DESCRIPTION:Business Energy Scotland are partnering with VisitScotland to deliver a free webinar to provide energy saving advice and highlight the funding and support available to tourism businesses. \nDiscover what free support is available so you can quickly get started making changes. \nJoin to learn about: \n\nThe interest-free loans available to Scottish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) – currently with up to £30k cashback grants\nThe fully funded expert consultancy advice and support available to SMEs\nHow you can help your business minimise the impact of rising energy costs and reduce your carbon footprint\nBusinesses that have already implemented energy-saving changes\, what they did and the positive impact this has had on their business\n\nWho should attend? \nThis event is designed specifically for managers\, directors and owners of Scottish tourism businesses and organisations\, including accommodation providers\, attractions\, and more. This webinar will be especially useful for decision makers in these organisations who hold responsibility for business improvement\, and responsible and sustainable tourism targets.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/tourism-industry-webinar-free-energy-saving-advice-and-funding/
CATEGORIES:Energy,Finance,Tourism
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230228T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230228T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T134938
CREATED:20230213T144325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230213T144325Z
UID:10086475-1677582000-1677585600@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Google and VisitScotland presents: tourism accommodation – make the most of Google Hotels and Google Vacation Rentals
DESCRIPTION:Join this special session for tourism accommodation (hotels\, B&Bs\, guest houses\, hostels and self-catering owners) with Google and VisitScotland. \nHear from Google as to how your business can take advantage of direct booking links on their Google Business Profile and in Google Maps. \nYou’ll also gain a better understanding of how to more effectively advertise your accommodation using Google Hotels and Google Vacation Rentals.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/google-and-visitscotland-presents-tourism-accommodation-make-the-most-of-google-hotels-and-google-vacation-rentals/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing,Tourism
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230308T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230309T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T134938
CREATED:20221118T153657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221118T153657Z
UID:10085881-1678266000-1678381200@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:ScotHot
DESCRIPTION:ScotHot\, Scotland’s leading showcase for food\, drink\, hospitality and tourism\, will return to the SEC Glasgow from 8 – 9 March 2023. \nThe show offers an unmissable opportunity to meet with suppliers\, network with others to share ideas and inspiration\, and learn about the latest trends from across the industry. \nFind out more about exhibiting.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/scothot/
LOCATION:SEC Glasgow\, Exhibition Way\, Glasgow\, G3 8YW
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Networking,Tourism
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230308T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230308T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T134938
CREATED:20230130T112508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T112508Z
UID:10086372-1678267800-1678280400@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Destination Scotland – The power of food tourism
DESCRIPTION:The Power of Food Tourism is a unique\, informative\, and inspirational event like no other. For starters\, it’s only three-hours long. Short enough to let diaries breathe\, long enough for you to glean some fantastic takeaways. \nSo\, the event actively encourages those in food and drink\, tourism\, agritourism\, hospitality & catering\, destinations\, local authorities\, media\, in fact\, anyone who wants to know more to saddle up and come along. You may be a start-up\, looking to diversify or a well-established organisation curious about the opportunities. \nThe event won’t bore you with endless presentations but rather thrill and enthuse with a dynamic mixture of recognised industry experts\, interactive sessions\, discussion panels\, top tips\, takeaways\, and fun. Fun is important and the event will have plenty of it. \nAbove all\, the event is your chance to learn about the incredible people who make it all happen and why. To hear their stories\, ideas\, and ingenuity. To hear why they are relentless in their desire to put food and drink centre-stage and attract visitors. Delivered by Scotland food and drink and in partnership with the Scottish Tourism Alliance.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/destination-scotland-the-power-of-food-tourism/
LOCATION:Scottish Event Campus\, Exhibition Way\, Glasgow\, G3 8YW
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Networking,Tourism
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230309T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230309T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T134938
CREATED:20230220T095546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230220T095546Z
UID:10086508-1678359600-1678363200@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Tourism businesses: Make your website work for your customers
DESCRIPTION:Your website is your shop window to the world. It’s even more important now to manage it well\, so find out how to attract and delight customers with it. \nAt the end of this webinar you’ll: \n\nUnderstand how users consume content.\nUnderstand the importance of knowing your online users’ experience and tailoring the customer journey on your website accordingly.\nFind out how to measure user experience cost-effectively.\nHave some great examples of making user experience work.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/tourism-businesses-make-your-website-work-for-your-customers-2/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing,Tourism
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230316T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230316T123000
DTSTAMP:20260425T134938
CREATED:20230213T144012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230213T144012Z
UID:10086469-1678960800-1678969800@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Become a CPD-certified green champion
DESCRIPTION:Business Energy Scotland deliver a live green champions webinar\, in partnership with VisitScotland\, for Scottish tourism businesses to help you learn more about how to build your business’s environmental performance and become more resilient. \nThere are many growing challenges for businesses in Scotland today\, including rising energy costs and the climate emergency. Visitors to Scotland are also increasingly aware and conscious of the environmental impacts of their visits and seek transparency from businesses on their sustainable and green credentials. \nThis green champion training course will equip your business with the tools\, knowledge and advice you need to meet these challenges – and has already helped more than 4\,000 businesses across Scotland. \nDesigned specifically for Scottish tourism businesses\, this training will cover the entire green champions foundation modules. These will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to develop a profitable\, green-focused businesses. \nGreen champions training will help your businesses to: \n\nReduce energy\, water and raw material use\nIncrease profits and create a competitive advantage\nGet access to free Scottish Government support\, funding and grants to improve business efficiency\nDemonstrate commitment to the environment and win new customers\n\nBy training to become the green champion for your business you’ll: \n\nLearn how to increase staff engagement in energy efficiency and recycling\nEnhance your CV\nGet free access to time-saving tools\, templates and tried-and-tested techniques
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/become-a-cpd-certified-green-champion-2/
CATEGORIES:Sustainable/Circular Economy,Tourism
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230316T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230316T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T134938
CREATED:20230220T100909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230220T100909Z
UID:10086526-1678964400-1678968000@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Tourism businesses: make TikTok work for you
DESCRIPTION:You might view TikTok as a stream of dance trends and lip-synching videos\, but it can also be a fantastic place to engage with your customers and increase the reach of your business online. \nIn this webinar\, we will cover: \n\nUnderstand how tourism is uniquely suited to TikTok and what elements can be used to drive the best engagement and conversion.\nAppreciate how to use its functionality to create the best content.\nIdeas for your tourism business for creating content to entertain\, inspire or educate your audience.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/tourism-businesses-make-tiktok-work-for-you/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing,Tourism
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230321T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230321T123000
DTSTAMP:20260425T134938
CREATED:20230220T101855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230220T101855Z
UID:10086546-1679396400-1679401800@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Tourism businesses – Use analytics to evaluate your digital platforms and get customers
DESCRIPTION:By the end of this webinar\, you will understand how to find out (for Google\, Instagram & Facebook Analytics): \n\nThe characteristics of people who are accessing your online presence.\nWhat people are doing when they access your website/s or social accounts.\nHow to set goals and objectives on each platform.\nThe art of measuring the effectiveness of websites and social posts.\nHow to continuously improve digital activities – measures to monitor and actions to take.\n\nThere will be particular emphasis on cost-effective/free ways to do the above.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/tourism-businesses-use-analytics-to-evaluate-your-digital-platforms-and-get-customers-5/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing,Tourism
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230323T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230323T123000
DTSTAMP:20260425T134938
CREATED:20230220T103148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230220T103148Z
UID:10086558-1679569200-1679574600@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) for tourism businesses – Part 1
DESCRIPTION:It’s more vital than ever to get your business to the first few places in the online search results page. These two 90-minute events will tell you all you need to know to improve your rankings\, including how search engines work. \nThis first session will show you how search engines work and we’ll show you the anatomy of results pages and what customers and clients look at on these pages. \nYou’ll see how to find out what key words people are using when they search for your service\, and we’ll demonstrate how you use that information to greatly increase your ranking in results pages.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/search-engine-optimisation-seo-for-tourism-businesses-part-1-4/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing,Tourism
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230323T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230323T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T134938
CREATED:20230306T121055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T121055Z
UID:10086673-1679585400-1679589000@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Fife Tourism Talks: Accessibility - practical advice
DESCRIPTION:The Fife Tourism Partnership is hosting a series of webinars on key current issues in the tourism industry. \nThese free webinars are a great way of hearing from industry experts\, case studies from local businesses and a chance to meet other likeminded businesses. All the sessions will be held on Thursday afternoons at 3.30pm\, via Teams. \nThis talk we welcome Euans Guide\, the disabled access charity best known for EuansGuide.com\, the disabled access review website.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/fife-tourism-talks-accessibility-practical-advice/
CATEGORIES:Tourism
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230327T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230327T123000
DTSTAMP:20260425T134938
CREATED:20230220T103959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230220T103959Z
UID:10086570-1679914800-1679920200@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) for tourism businesses
DESCRIPTION:Join the second of two 90-minute webinars designed specifically to tell you how to improve the search engine results rankings of your tourism business. \nIn part 1\, we saw how search engines work and how to find out what people are searching for. \nIn part 2\, we’ll look at the many factors that influence how far up the search rankings you go. \nYou’ll see how to optimise these factors and how to keep up with future changes in the algorithms that search engines use. You’ll be shown how use tools and plug-ins such as Google Search Console\, Google Business Profile and robots.txt \nWe’ll then demonstrate how to avoid ‘violations’ and their consequent penalties.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/search-engine-optimisation-seo-for-tourism-businesses/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing,Tourism
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230330T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230330T123000
DTSTAMP:20260425T134938
CREATED:20230220T104339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230220T104339Z
UID:10086578-1680174000-1680179400@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Blogging for tourism businesses
DESCRIPTION:Learn the fundamentals of cost-effectively preparing\, writing\, and distributing blogs that your visitors will read. Making sure that your effort inspires and helps your visitor to plan and book their trip with you. \nGet tools to help you research\, understand your customer and write highly targeted content which will help to optimise your website and grow your list of followers.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/blogging-for-tourism-businesses-3/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing,Tourism
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230419T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230420T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T134938
CREATED:20230109T102529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T102529Z
UID:10086173-1681894800-1682006400@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:VisitScotland Connect 2023
DESCRIPTION:VisitScotland Connect 2023 will be taking place at the P&J Live Aberdeen on April 19-20\, 2023. \nVisitScotland is focused on rebuilding international tourism demand and supporting the country’s ambitions to be a leading destination for responsible tourism. \nThe format for this event will be a new business-to-business travel trade workshop connecting Buyers from around the globe with Scottish tourism businesses\, helping to rebuild Scotland’s valuable tourism industry. \nSpeak to your VisitScotland contact if you are interested in joining this event or use the registration links on the website.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/visitscotland-connect-2023/
LOCATION:P&J Live\, East Burn Road\, Aberdeen\, AB21 9FX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking,Tourism
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230420T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230420T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T134938
CREATED:20230306T121201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T121201Z
UID:10086675-1682004600-1682008200@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Fife Tourism Talks: Who are our visitors?
DESCRIPTION:The Fife Tourism Partnership is hosting a series of webinars on key current issues in the tourism industry. \nThese free webinars are a great way of hearing from industry experts\, case studies from local businesses and a chance to meet other likeminded businesses. All the sessions will be held on Thursday afternoons at 3.30pm\, via Teams. \nThis session we welcome Duncan from 56 Insight who are conducting research on who our current and potential visitors are.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/fife-tourism-talks-who-are-our-visitors/
CATEGORIES:Tourism
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230427T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230427T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T134938
CREATED:20230420T132705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T132705Z
UID:10087147-1682618400-1682625600@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Creative Concierge: summer 2023
DESCRIPTION:VisitScotland have teamed up with the V&A Dundee to invite front-line tourism\, hospitality and retail staff to the first Creative Concierge event of the year. \nCome along and hear about some of the exciting new things to see and do in the city over the coming months. You’ll have the opportunity to take a look at V&A Dundee’s newest exhibition – Tartan\, hear about Radio One’s Big Weekend and The Dundee Tartan Trail. VisitScotland will provide an update on tourism and you’ll have the chance to meet some of the friendly VisitScotland iCentre team. \nThese events are a great way to catch up with colleagues working in the industry. Join us from 6pm – 8pm on Thursday 27 April at V&A Dundee. \nFront-of-house staff as well as sole traders are invited to attend to learn more and to share with your customers and guests. \nFormat \n6.00pm Guests arrive\, refreshments served \n6.20pm Welcome to the event and V&A Dundee \n6.25pm Hear about V&A Dundee – Tartan exhibition\, Radio One’s Big Weekend\, and the Dundee Tartan Trails \n7.00pm Guests visit Tartan and networking \n8.00pm Close \nDress code – Tartan (optional)
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/creative-concierge-summer-2023/
CATEGORIES:Networking,Tourism
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230518T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230518T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T134938
CREATED:20230306T121257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T121257Z
UID:10086677-1684423800-1684427400@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Fife Tourism Talks: Youth Development - inspiring the next generation
DESCRIPTION:The Fife Tourism Partnership is hosting a series of webinars on key current issues in the tourism industry. \nThese free webinars are a great way of hearing from industry experts\, case studies from local businesses and a chance to meet other likeminded businesses. All the sessions will be held on Thursday afternoons at 3.30pm\, via Teams. \nThis session welcomes Amanda Liddle from DYW Fife to chat about inspiring the next generation about careers in tourism.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/fife-tourism-talks-youth-development-inspiring-the-next-generation/
CATEGORIES:Tourism
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230823T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230823T180000
DTSTAMP:20260425T134938
CREATED:20230724T090318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230724T090318Z
UID:10087637-1692806400-1692813600@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Shaping the future of tourism in Angus
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Forbes of Kingennie Country Resort on Wednesday 23 August 2023\, where we will be reviewing what has been delivered through the Angus Tourism Framework over the last year\, and looking at current challenges and priorities to help shape action plans for the year ahead. \nThis workshop is open to anyone connected to tourism in Angus\, including businesses\, community groups and volunteers. \nSee Eventbrite for more details and to register.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/shaping-the-future-of-tourism-in-angus/
LOCATION:Forbes of Kingennie\, DD5 3RD
CATEGORIES:Networking,Tourism
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230920T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230921T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T134938
CREATED:20230710T073630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T073630Z
UID:10087611-1695207600-1695324600@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:UKinbound Annual Convention
DESCRIPTION:This flagship event will bring together more than 250 travel trade professionals from all corners of the UK and all across the industry for two days of networking opportunities\, seminars and workshops\, one-to-one business meetings\, and engaging discussions on the critical issues facing the industry. \nThe convention is a fantastic opportunity to meet all your travel trade business needs in one place. \nJoin this event to: \n\nMeet and connect with new industry contacts and strengthen existing relationships\nGenerate new business through a major day business-to-business workshops with one-to-one scheduled appointments and free-flow session\nHear the latest insights and trends from industry experts\nBe inspired by keynote speaker Jamil Qureshi – author of the acclaimed The Mind Coach and recognised leader in the psychology of performance and leadership\nShare experiences and ideas with like-minded travel trade professionals\nCelebrate the successes of our industry at the Awards for Excellence Gala Dinner\nDiscover the very best that Belfast and Northern Ireland have to offer through a range of exciting familiarisation trips
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/ukinbound-annual-convention-2/
LOCATION:Assembly Buildings\, 2-10 Fischerwick Place\, Belfast\, BT1 6DW
CATEGORIES:Networking,Tourism
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231003T120000
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SUMMARY:Tourism businesses: Make your website work for your customers – best practice in user experience (UX)
DESCRIPTION:Your website is your shop window to the world. It’s important to manage it well\, so find out how to attract and delight customers with it. \nAt the end of this webinar you will: \n\nUnderstand how users consume content.\nUnderstand the importance of knowing your online users’ experience and tailoring the customer journey on your website accordingly.\nFind out how to measure user experience cost-effectively.\nHave some great examples of making user experience work.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/tourism-businesses-make-your-website-work-for-your-customers-best-practice-in-user-experience-ux-2/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing,Tourism
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231005T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231005T123000
DTSTAMP:20260425T134938
CREATED:20230828T142608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T142608Z
UID:10087824-1696503600-1696509000@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Tourism businesses: Instagram\, TikTok & YouTube - should you be on them and how?
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to maximise your content on Instagram\, TikTok\, and YouTube with our webinar designed specifically for tourism businesses. \nAttendees will gain insights into: \n\nUnderstanding key Social Media platforms: Learn about the differences between Instagram\, TikTok\, and YouTube\, including the best content to share for each.\nYour brand’s voice: This includes creating your unique social voice and the importance of creating personas for your business.\nPlatform best practices: Learn how to create meaningful\, engaging\, original and consistent content\, along with platform-specific best practices and creative content ideas for your business.\nShort-form video creation: Understanding the importance of short-form video content\, creating a video checklist\, adhering to best practices\, and using templates to create video’s\nTravel trends analysis: The webinar will also explore the latest travel trends on Instagram\, TikTok\, and YouTube\, helping you stay on top of current social media trends.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/tourism-businesses-instagram-tiktok-youtube-should-you-be-on-them-and-how/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing,Tourism
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231012T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231012T123000
DTSTAMP:20260425T134938
CREATED:20230828T150115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T150115Z
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SUMMARY:Blogging for tourism businesses
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will help you learn the fundamentals of cost-effectively preparing\, writing\, and distributing blogs that your visitors will read. Making sure that that your effort inspires and helps your visitor to plan and book their trip with you. \nGet tools to help you research\, understand your customer and write highly targeted content which will help to optimise your website and grow your list of followers.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/blogging-for-tourism-businesses-4/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing,Tourism
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231024T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231024T123000
DTSTAMP:20260425T134938
CREATED:20230828T151132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T151132Z
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SUMMARY:Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) for tourism businesses – Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Join the first of two 90-minute webinars designed specifically to help you improve the search engine results rankings of your tourism business. \nIt’s more vital than ever to get your business to the first few places in the online search results page. These two 90-minute events will tell you all you need to know to improve your rankings\, including how search engines work. \nThis first session will show you how search engines work and we’ll show you the anatomy of results pages and what customers and clients look at on these pages. \nYou’ll see how to find out what key words people are using when they search for your service\, and we’ll demonstrate how you use that information to greatly increase your ranking in results pages.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/search-engine-optimisation-seo-for-tourism-businesses-part-1-5/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing,Tourism
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231026T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231026T123000
DTSTAMP:20260425T134938
CREATED:20230828T151338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T151338Z
UID:10087852-1698318000-1698323400@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) for tourism businesses – Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Join the second of two 90-minute webinars designed to tell you how to improve the search engine results rankings of your tourism business. \nIn part 1\, we saw how search engines work and how to find out what people are searching for. \nIn part 2\, we’ll look at the many factors that influence how far up the search rankings you go. \nYou’ll see how to optimise these factors and how to keep up with future changes in the algorithms that search engines use. You’ll be shown how use tools and plug-ins such as Google Search Console\, Google Business Profile and robots.txt \nWe’ll then demonstrate how to avoid ‘violations’ and their consequent penalties.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/search-engine-optimisation-seo-for-tourism-businesses-part-2-4/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing,Tourism
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231031T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231031T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T134938
CREATED:20230815T103734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T103734Z
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SUMMARY:Scottish Tourism Alliance Autumn Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Scottish Tourism Alliance’s Autumn Conference will bring together leading voices and experts from a broad range of sectors for a day packed with speaker presentations\, panel sessions and plenty of opportunities to catch up with colleagues and create new connections. \nThe programme has been designed to support and empower the tourism and hospitality industry\, and all those connected to it\, to thrive in the present but also well into the future\, as we collectively work to deliver on Scotland’s vision to be a leader in 21st century tourism. \nWhether you’re a business owner or manager\, supplier or aspiring leader\, this is an unmissable event\, with attendees given access to the latest insights\, trends and forecasts for travel and hospitality\, the economy\, and policy as well as an update on Scotland Outlook 2030\, Scotland’s National Tourism Strategy. \nYou will also benefit from invaluable advice and actionable learnings both for tackling challenges and capitalising opportunities that they may be facing in the industry now and in the future.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/scottish-tourism-alliance-autumn-conference/
LOCATION:Edinburgh International Conference Centre\, 150 Morrison Street\, Edinburgh\, EH3 8EE
CATEGORIES:Networking,Tourism
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231207T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T134938
CREATED:20231123T105934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231123T105934Z
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SUMMARY:Help Boost International Visitor Numbers and Enhance Experiences
DESCRIPTION:The world is travelling again on a mass scale; international visitor numbers are increasing\, with the recovery of inbound holiday visits to Scotland\, faster than for the UK as whole. \nIs your business ready to capitalise on the return of the international market\, to stand out from the competition and to offer the high-quality experience these visitors expect? \nThe Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) is partnering with leading\, globally ranked translation and interpreting organisation\, Transatlantic Translations Group (TTG)\, to deliver a free online webinar on using translation and interpreting as a powerful tool to attract international visitors and enhance their experience. \nWhether you’re a hotel or visitor attraction\, a tour operator or destination management organisation\, this webinar is relevant for hospitality and tourism businesses of all types and sizes\, and will debunk the myths\, highlight the tangible benefits and offer accessible and actionable advice related to accessing language solutions now or in the future. \nAs well as hearing how businesses have successfully unlocked the opportunities provided by translation and interpreting\, there will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions\, both anonymously ahead of the event and during the session.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/help-boost-international-visitor-numbers-and-enhance-experiences/
CATEGORIES:International Trade,Tourism
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240118T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240118T100000
DTSTAMP:20260425T134938
CREATED:20240109T131824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T131824Z
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SUMMARY:Online Communications Masterclass - Scotland's Agritourism Monitor Farms
DESCRIPTION:Join online to learn how to communicate the story of your business and family to both a consumer and industry audience. Claire Taylor our programme communications expert will offer practical advice and support across different communications channels. \nOIivia Midgley and Jeremy Buxton will also be contributing. Olivia is a journalist and editor specialising in food\, farming\, rural affairs\, news\, features and analysis. She is the Editor at Farmers Guardian. Jeremy formerly worked for Sky as a presenter and returned to farming in 2010 and has spent the last decade adding livestock\, opening a campsite\, planting agroforestry / fruit trees and in the last year opened a farm shop. Jeremy is skilled in broadcasting\, video\, and documentaries. \nAny farm or crofting business\, rural tourism or rural food and drink business can take part.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/online-communications-masterclass-scotlands-agritourism-monitor-farms/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing,Food & Drink,Tourism
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