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Inclusive tools on the VisitScotland Business Support Hub
2026-01-29 14:00 - 14:30 UTC
Discover our four-step process to help you develop an inclusive business by reviewing where you are currently, identifying areas for improvements and setting a plan for the future.
Our new tools will help you improve your accessibility, engage diverse audiences, and foster an inclusive culture within your business.

Adaptation & Climate Resilience in the Tourism Sector
2026-02-05 10:00 - 11:30
This webinar will examine the Heritage Tourism Sector as a case study to explore the innovations and resources emerging from this sector, what skills, resources, and learnings can be adapted for the broader tourism and events audience.
You will hear about what free tools and resources there are to support you on this journey.

Shaping Tourism Responsibly
2026-02-12 14:00 - 14:30
This webinar will explore how responsible tourism development can meet the demand for meaningful and authentic experiences, while benefitting local communities.
You will also discover how trade-ready Scottish tourism businesses that are creating positive impact for visitors can gain visibility on the Tourism Cares Meaningful Travel Map.

Business Structures: What is best suitable to your Agritourism Business?
2026-02-20 12:00 - 13:00
Business structures. What is the best way to structure your agritourism, farm retail and farming businesses? One business or two or more?
Learn about advantages and disadvantages for tax planning, business rates, family succession and other factors with this one hour webinar hosted by Ian Craig and Alan Glen, Azets. There will be the chance to ask questions.

Make the Most of the Scottish Thistle Awards
2026-02-26 14:00 - 14:30
Join us just before entries open for the 2026 Scottish Thistle Awards and discover what makes these awards different from any other in the industry.
Learn how to showcase your excellence, what judges are really looking for, and how winning can bring real benefits to your business.

Tay Country Tourism Conference
2026-03-03 09:30 - 15:00 | Apex City Quay Hotel, 1 West Victoria Dock Road, Dundee, DD1 3JP
Join tourism and hospitality professionals from across Tayside and Fife for the Tay Country Tourism Conference 2026 taking place on Tuesday 3 March at the Apex City Quay Hotel in Dundee.
This is a key event designed to inspire collaboration, share insights, and drive sustainable growth across our regional tourism industry.
Programme:
08:30 Registration & Refreshments
09:30 Welcome: Caroline Warburton, Destination Development Director, VisitScotland and Alistair Heather, host for the day
09:45 ‘Capitalising on the Transformation Economy – Scotland’s Competitive Advantage’ Vicki Miller, CEO, VisitScotland
10:00 ‘The Visitor Economy – the Icelandic Way’. Jóhannes Þór Skúlason, Managing Director, Icelandic Travel Industry Association
10:25 In Conversation with Vicki Miller and Jóhannes Þór Skúlason – Alistair Heather
10:45 Short presentations from businesses across the region
11:10 Networking & Refreshments
11:30 Short presentations from businesses across the region – continued
12:30 Lunch
13:30 ‘Scotland’s Theatre in the Hills’. Dougie Cameron, Interim CEO, Pitlochry Festival Theatre
13:45 ‘Preparing your tourism business for the age of AI’. Sam Weston, Head of AI & Marketing, 80 Days
14:15 ‘Inclusive Tourism: A Lived Experience Perspective’. Carrie-Ann Lightley, Writer, Speaker and Content Creator
14:40 Final Speaker to be announced
14:50 Closing Remarks
15:00 Conference Close
You’ll also hear from innovative local businesses making a meaningful impact and enjoy valuable networking opportunities to connect with peers from across the region.
Whether you’re new to the tourism sector or an established operator, this is your chance to connect, learn, and shape the future of Tay Country tourism.

SCOTO Gathering 2026
2026-03-05 09:00 - 2026-03-06 17:00
For SCOTO’s fourth annual Gathering, we’re excited to be heading to a city location for the very first time! This year, the SCOTO Gathering will take place at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, just a short walk from Queen Street Station.
An inspiring programme is coming together, and we can’t wait to welcome both familiar faces and new networkers to join us in Glasgow. With support from Scottish Community Alliance, Glasgow Life and the Glasgow Convention Bureau, the event will showcase an inspiring range of community-led tourism initiatives from across Glasgow.
While previous Gatherings encouraged the sector to pause, reflect and reimagine, 2026 is about taking confident, coordinated steps forward.
Communities across Scotland are already leading the way in Europe – revitalising local places, building regenerative visitor experiences and demonstrating how tourism can be a force for good in local communities. What is needed now is a shared direction: a framework rooted in your experience but aligned with national ambitions.
The 2026 Gathering will bring together community organisations, social enterprises, policy leaders and partners across the tourism sector to explore how we move from ideas to developing a blue print for wider change.

Scotland's National Events Conference 2026
2026-03-09 | Technology & Innovation Centre, 99 George Street, Glasgow, D1 1RD
The 2026 National Events Conference will take place on Monday 9 March at the Technology & Innovation Centre in Glasgow’s city centre.
Scotland’s National Events Conference is the flagship industry conference for the events sector in Scotland. It is produced for all those working to create, deliver, and support Scotland’s cultural and sporting events, and is aligned to Scotland’s National Events Strategy, Scotland The Perfect Stage (2024 – 2035).
The events and festivals sector is a significant contributor to the Scottish economy. Events enhance Scotland’s international profile and bring wide-ranging social, wellbeing, and cultural benefits. They also unite and engage our diverse communities.
The conference seeks to highlight the sector’s importance and the valuable contribution that it makes. It also provides a forum for learning (or ideas) around the opportunities and challenges that the sector faces.

Scottish Tourism Month: The Signature Conference
2026-03-10 09:00 - 16:00 | Edinburgh International Conference Centre, 150 Morrison Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8EE
The flagship event of Scottish Tourism Month returns for 2026.
As always, the event 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 network with all those connected to the industry.
Whether 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 always, this event will feature our popular exhibitor hall, with the chance to meet and make connections with trusted suppliers and supporters of the industry.

Agritourism: Human Resource Masterclass
2026-03-10 10:00 - 16:00 | Cairns Farm Estate, Kirknewton, EH27 8DH
A human resources masterclass, come along and have all your HR questions answered.
We will also be focusing on how you best match your staff team to daily demand and stand down staff if demand is low.
Sophie Henderson from Greenburn HR will be joining us.
Thank you to Satellite Monitor Farmers, Caroline and Graham Hamilton for being our host.

Preparing for travel trade shows
2026-03-12 14:00 - 14:30
Join us to gain an overview of the travel trade show activity for 2026/27, available to Scottish tourism businesses looking to work with the travel trade.
This session will share practical guidance on how to prepare for attendance, including the knowledge you need and the collateral to take.

Understanding Package Travel Regulations and recent updates
2026-03-26 14:00 - 15:00
This extended webinar, will provide an introduction to the Package Travel Regulations and the latest government updates.
We’ll take time to explore the changes and consider practical implications.
We’ll also be joined by guest experts in package travel regulations, who will share insights and guidance to help you plan your next steps.

Adding a Wellness Experience to your Enterprise
2026-03-30 10:00 - 16:00 | Bengairn Country Lodges, Castle Douglas, DG7 1QN
Adding value to your business by introducing a wellness experience.
This meeting will focus on different wellness options, upselling wellness products and services to the existing customer base and standing out in the marketplace.
Our host is Fiona Wallace from Bengairn Lodges, who is looking at developing wellness experiences instead of adding on more accommodation.
Jo McNichol from Drift will join us to talk about her Sauna.

VisitScotland Travel Distribution Seminar 2026
2026-04-14 10:00 - 17:00 | SEC Glasgow, Exhibition Way, Glasgow, G3 8YW
The VisitScotland Travel Distribution Seminar 2026 provides Scottish tourism experiences with an opportunity to discover the landscape of travel distribution in a global marketplace, learn about different routes to market, online booking systems, Online Travel Agents (OTAs) and how to create bookable tourism experiences for the travel trade.
The event is aimed towards those who are new to the concept of online booking systems and OTA distribution. Therefore, it is not suitable for businesses already using (and happy with) an online booking system.
The seminar-style event format includes a series of presentations for businesses to attend, followed by an afternoon session with 1:1 appointments with travel-tech suppliers (online booking systems and OTAs) and travel trade. You will be sent your schedule of appointments nearer to the time of the workshop.
The workshop is open to businesses from across Scotland, but due to its location best suited for those based in the central belt.  Please note travel expenses and overnight accommodation are not covered by VisitScotland.
Please note there is no charge to attend the VisitScotland Travel Distribution Seminar 2026, but the event is ticketed. Only pre-approved suppliers will be allowed entry to the venue. Spaces at the event are limited. If demand exceeds supply a waitlist will be opened.

​The Global Agritourism Conference
2026-06-23 08:00 - 2026-06-25 16:00 | P&J Live, East Burn Road, Aberdeen, AB21 9FX, United Kingdom
The Global Agritourism Conference will provide an opportunity for:

inspiration from keynote speakers
farmers, economic development professionals, researchers, supply chain representatives and other interested parties from every continent to apply to speak at the event to share their learnings and experiences
first-class networking and business development
new knowledge and insights about the sector from across the globe
a range of Scottish cultural activities to be enjoyed throughout the programme
enjoying the best of Scotland’s farm and fishing produce during every meal

The annual Scottish Agritourism Conference, which has been running for five years and attracts three hundred delegates, will be integrated into the 2026 global event.
