Are you looking to exhibit at trade shows in the UK or overseas? This workshop will teach you proven strategies to maximise your participation through pre-event, on-site, and post-event tactics. These tips will help you capitalise on your participation, meet your target audience, and stand out from competitors. With over 25 years of experience in […]
Are you a business in Scotland's Tay Country that already engages with the travel trade or has recently undergone travel trade training? We have the pleasure of inviting you to our in-person Travel Trade follow-up session designed for you. This event will help enhance your travel trade strategy and support you in growing sales from […]
We are delighted to invite you to an engaging and informative webinar focused on supporting tourism and hospitality businesses to take climate action. Working with VisitScotland, Green Tourism and Green Key this session is tailored for tourism businesses and event organizers who are committed to sustainability and eager to make a positive environmental impact. This […]
In this introduction to accessible and inclusive tourism, hear from VisitScotland’s Inclusive Tourism Manager about the value of the accessible tourism market, the barriers that some consumers face and how best to attract these extremely loyal customers. The session will also include practical advice and top tips to implement in your business, guidance on a […]
Westerton Farm is investigating setting up a cookery school as part of being one of the Agritourism Monitor Farmers. Fiona Smith and Caroline Millar are travelling to Ireland mid September to visit Ballymalloe Cookery School. Ballymaloe is one of the most famous Cookery Schools in Europe and is also a working farm providing real 'farm […]
Understand how your business can reduce emissions with our simple climate impact guide that includes VisitScotland's easy-to-use, free climate action workbook. Our new guide has been designed to help tourism businesses starting out on their climate action journey. Businesses further along in their climate action journey may still find it useful to incorporate elements of […]
This event is designed for travel and tourism professionals and experts, or simply anyone interested in sustainability and impact in travel. The purpose of the day is to discuss how you can create impact through travel, how communities can get involved and / or benefit from the development of tourism as a sector, or how […]
Do you already have a business in the tourism industry? Are there aspects of the business that you are not so confident about? Could professional input help your business grow? If the answer to these questions is ‘yes’ then our 'Build your Business Confidence in Tourism’ course has been designed for people just like you. […]
Do you have accessibility facilities, such as accessible bedroom(s) or a quiet space, or has your venue been designed to cater for wheelchair users or visitors with hearing or sight impairments? Do these facilities appeal to your current customer base? Do you provide detailed information about these facilities on your website? If the answer to […]
Join VisitScotland as we delve into the cutting-edge technology behind online booking and distribution in the first of our new series of digital skills webinars. Whether you’re a visitor attraction, an activity provider, or a tour company, this webinar is tailor-made for you. Taking place on 3 October, at 11am, this free session will delve […]
Join VisitScotland on our second webinar of the series. We’ll be joined by guests from Tourpreneur as we explore how Google Things to Do can boost your business visibility, attract eager travellers, and drive revenue. Whether you’re a visitor attraction, an activity provider, or a tour company, this webinar is tailor-made for you. Taking place […]
Does your business sell two or more different types of travel or tourism services? Then you might have certain obligations under the rules on package travel and linked arrangements. Join this webinar by VisitScotland and Travlaw for a detailed introduction to package travel regulations (PTR) and learn more about current UK and EU regulations. Travlaw […]
Product and Experience Innovation Workshop: Collaborate and innovate with local stakeholders to create experiences unique to Angus. Angus Tourism Cooperative, Visit Angus and VisitScotland invite you to a dynamic Product and Experience Innovation Workshop, where you’ll gain valuable insights into current and emerging trends in the industry. This event will take place on Tuesday 22 […]
This free in-person event will take place on 23 October at Perth Concert Hall, from 9.15am, finishing at 4.00pm. This event will provide businesses with tips and advice on how to improve customer service for disabled customers, which we know also benefits other customer groups. This course will include activities, exercises, and discussions. Each participant […]
Join VisitScotland's new interactive webinar workshop and take a deeper look at online booking systems for visitor attractions, activity providers, and tour companies. Discover how an online booking system can transform your operations. From streamlining processes to maximising bookings – make sure it’s one of the most important tools in your marketing arsenal. You’ll also […]
Join Scotland's Agritourism Monitor Farms Programme for an informative event focused on accessibility and inclusion within the agritourism sector. We are delighted to welcome Moira Henderson, The Rings, to talk about her experience setting up and developing a successful accessible agritourism business. Whether you are just starting out or running an established business, you will benefit […]
Join Diane Cunningham, Growth & Inward Investment Manager at Skills Development Scotland, and Lawrence Durden, Tourism Sector Manager, as they explore the challenges faced by the tourism and heritage sectors in talent attraction and retention. Joining Diane and Lawrence are Catherine Cartmell, Historic Environment Scotland’s Skills Investment Plan Manager, Kat Brogan, Managing Director of Mercat Tours and […]
Can Online Travel Agents (OTAs) add to your growth and, most importantly, to your profitability? Join our interactive webinar designed to provide visitor attractions, activity providers, and tour companies, with an in depth understanding of working with OTAs. This session will focus on businesses that are looking to start using OTAs for the first time […]
Join Scotland's Agritourism Monitor Farms Programme for an informative event focused on developing successful retail in an agritourism business. Whether you're an established agritourism business or just starting out, this event at Carfrae Farm will help you consider how to run a successful retail enterprise. We will be joined by Retail Experts who will talk us through the key challenges […]
Energy, transport, and waste comprise a substantial amount of global greenhouse gas emissions and will usually make up a considerable part of your footprint. Reducing these will be an essential step on your road to net zero. However, measurement and reduction are only one part of the picture. Developing climate action around communicating, influencing your […]
