Events

  • Unlocking Angus: Harnessing Data For Tourism Success

    Hospitalfield Arbroath

    This presentation is tailored to tourism businesses in Angus, aimed at revealing the power of data. In this session you'll explore actionable insights, innovative strategies, and cutting-edge tools designed to enhance your business's competitive edge. Our expert speakers from the Moffat Centre at Glasgow Caledonian University will guide you through practical examples and case studies […]

  • Recruiting, Training & Retaining Staff – Monitor Farms Programme

    Charleton Farm Montrose

    This Monitor Farm meeting takes place on Tuesday 21 May 2024 at Charleton Fruit Farm and Arbikie Distillery. The focus of the meeting is on recruiting, training and retaining staff. Registration is at 10am at Charleton Fruit Farm with the meeting starting at 10.30am and lunch will be provided. Graeme and Lisa from Charleton will […]

  • Build your Business Confidence in Tourism

    Strathmore Rugby Club Inchmacoble Park, Forfar

    Do you feel your business confidence could use a boost? This is your chance to enhance your tourism expertise with professional support. This course is designed for individuals who understand the importance of working on their business, not just in it. In the initial masterclass you will be encouraged to audit your own business or […]

  • STP Learning Event: Creating Inclusive and Accessible Towns and Places

    As the go-to body for towns, STP continues to support Scottish Government’s delivery of the Town Centre Action Plan vision – “Towns and town centres are for the wellbeing of people, planet and the economy. Towns are for everyone, and everyone has a role to play in making their own town and town centres successful.” […]

  • Is it too soon to talk about the C word?

    Pathhead Farm Forfar Road, Kirriemuir

    Join us for an exciting joint networking event with Appetite for Angus at the Pathhead Farm Shop and Café. This event is your chance to connect with like-minded individuals and businesses in your community and to kickstart your business's Christmas plans. Learn about upcoming events hosted by both Business Gateway and Appetite for Angus, and […]

  • Telling Your Biodiversity, Conservation and Sustainability Story

    Kinclune Estate Kirkton of Kingoldrum, Forfar

    The next Angus Agritourism Monitor Farm meeting takes place on Thursday 22nd August at Kinclune Estate, Kirkton of Kingoldrum, Kirriemuir, Angus DD8 5HX The focus of the meeting is on 'Telling Your Biodiversity, Conservation and Sustainability Story'. We will hear from Monitor Farmer Aylwin Pillai on the progress of the build of their new wedding […]

  • Maximising Trade Show Success

    Strathmore Rugby Club Inchmacoble Park, Forfar

    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 […]

  • Scotland’s Tay Country – Travel Trade Strategy Development Workshop

    The Black Watch Castle & Museum Perth

    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 […]

  • Climate action for tourism businesses

    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 […]

  • Perthshire Talks Responsible Tourism: unlock the potential of accessible tourism

    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 […]

  • Cookery Schools, an opportunity for Agritourism?

    Westerton Farmers Laurencekirk

    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 […]

  • Perthshire Talks Responsible Tourism: climate action planning

    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 […]

  • Doing tourism differently: sustainability in travel

    The Bruntsfield Hotel 69-74 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh

    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 […]

  • Build your Business Confidence in Tourism

    Strathmore Rugby Club Inchmacoble Park, Forfar

    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. […]

  • Perthshire Talks Responsible Tourism: accessibility information to promote your business

    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 […]

  • Tourism Experiences: Boost your Bookings

    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 […]

  • Tourism Experiences: Google Things To Do with Tourpreneur

    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 […]

  • Package travel regulations webinar

    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

    Forbes of Kingennie

    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 […]

  • Perthshire Talks Responsible Tourism: welcoming all customers

    Perth Concert Hall Mill Street, Perth

    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 […]