Regional Thistle Awards 2024: South of Scotland
2024-10-03 18:00 - 23:30 (Europe/London) | Peebles Hydro, Innerleithen Road, Peebles, Scottish Borders, Eh45 8LX

Regional Thistle Awards 2024: Highlands & Islands
2024-10-04 18:00 - 22:00 | The Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness, Culcabock Rd, Inverness, IV2 3LP, United Kingdom

Key trends in experiences: The outlook for tours, activities and attractions webinar
2024-10-17 15:00 - 16:00 | Online, United Kingdom
Presented by:
-Douglas Quinby – Co-Founder and CEO, Arival
-Angela Skelly – CCO, Travel Curious Ltd
Moderator:
-Rachel Read – Director of Insight and Business Improvement, ETOA

Join us for:
Visitor experiences—everything travelers do in-destination—are undergoing major changes. From evolving traveler preferences and booking methods to new product, technology, and distribution trends, these shifts are transforming how travel experience creators and sellers operate and plan for the future. Join this special online event, in partnership with ETOA (the European Tourism Association), as Arival Co-Founder and CEO Douglas Quinby discusses the key trends shaping the in-destination industry and what they mean for tour and activity operators, visitor attractions, travel resellers, and destinations.
Douglas will be joined by a panel of European tourism leaders including Angela Skelly, CCO of Travel Curious Ltd. and others who will share their insights into the state of experiences in Europe. The panel will be moderated by ETOA Director of Insight and Business Improvement, Rachel Read, Don’t miss it!

Visit East Lothian: The Power of Film Tourism and Online Travel Agents
2024-10-22 09:30 - 16:30 | Queen Margaret University, Musselburgh, EH21 6UU
Join Visit East Lothian for an exclusive tourism event during East Lothian Business Week! This free event is open to all tourism businesses based in East Lothian.
Date: Tuesday, 22nd October 2024
Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm
Venue: Queen Margaret University, Musselburgh, EH21 6UU
A fantastic line-up of speakers will share their expertise and insights to help you grow your business and navigate the dynamic world of tourism.
The day will be structured into two informative sessions, you are welcome to attend the morning session, afternoon session or the full day.
𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 – 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐦 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦
Learn how film tourism can increase visitor numbers and boost economic growth. Understand the process of becoming a film production location and find out how to register your site for potential film projects.
𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 – 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 (𝐎𝐓𝐀𝐬)
Hear from industry experts about leveraging OTAs for your business and gain valuable knowledge on effectively utilising online travel platforms to enhance your online presence and reaching more visitors.
Don’t miss out – register by Friday, 4th October 2024. Register here: https://ow.ly/yPqv50SS11g

Heritage Careers Week
2024-10-28 - 2024-11-01

The SLTN Awards 2024
2024-11-07 18:00 - 23:30 | Hilton Glasgow, 1 William Street, Glasgow, G3 8HT

Save The Date: ASSC Regional Gathering - Glasgow - Elevate Your Self-Catering Business on 12th November 2024 with the latest marketing strategies and trends
2024-11-12 | Glasgow, United Kingdom

Cairngorms Business Partnership Conference - Unlocking Potential: Strategies for Growth, Safety and Engagement
2024-11-13 09:00 - 15:30 | Macdonald Aviemore Resort, Aviemore, PH22 1PN
CBP Conference 9-10am registration and networking at the Trade Stands, 10am prompt the Conference will start.
We aim to provide you with the connections, insights, tips and the know-how to implement these in your business.
Speakers – We are delighted to be joined by Mark Gallacher, Cybercrime Protection Officer for Police Scotland providing the tools to enhance your online safety and business cyber resilience. Rene Looper, Founder & Managing Director, Tuminds Social Media will guide you through a fast paced session focusing on the latest digital strategies, with practical advice on how to enhance your website’s appeal, improve SEO, engage effectively on social media and improve your online presence.
Pick 2 workshops to attend when you book – Jane Cooper, founder and Managing Director of Access & Inclusion UK will focus on practical tips to increase your share of the accessibility market, whilst improving visitor experience for all. Join Olly Davies, Head of Communications & Engagement, CNPA to discuss the importance of branding and explore how your business can make the most of the FREE resources on offer, from using the National Park logo to taking part in targeted campaigns. If you have always wanted to work with the travel trade but not sure how to start, Visit Scotland travel trade workshop is for you – Cassie McEwan, Industry Relationship Manager, VisitScotland will revisit the landscape of travel distribution market insights and trends. Andrew Storey, Birchwood Financial Planning, Partner Practice of St. James’s Place will look at how the recently announced tax changes in the Budget could affect your financial planning. For more details on the Workshops CLICK HERE.
NEW for 2024 – introducing a networking lunch in the Osprey Arena providing more opportunities to make connections, seek advice and build cross-sector relationships.
Delegate rate frozen for 2024
-Early booking day delegate rate: CBP members £40.00 + vat, non members £50.00 + vat.
-Full rate from 14.10.24: CBP members £45.00 + vat, non members £55.00 + vat.
Recycle with Reboot – Bring along your old IT equipment for recycling on the day through ReBOOT. It’s free with a secure data destruction service, takes place: 09:00-10:30.
Start the day refreshed – Special rates for delegates – Relax at Macdonald Aviemore Resort and start the day on the right note, £92.00 per person B&B, £120 with Dinner. Contact the Resort and quote ‘CBP conference 13-11-24’
Trade stands – Covered table, access to power, exhibitor listing – to secure your stand or find out more on any of the above contact Yvonne.
Please advise if you would prefer NOT to have your name/business name included in the delegate list. Photos will be taken at this event.

ASVA Annual Conference 2024
2024-11-14 | Perth Concert Hall, Mill Street, Perth, PH1 5HZ, United Kingdom

Agritourism Conference 2024
2024-11-18 - 2024-11-19 | Perth Concert Hall, Mill Street, Perth, PH1 5HZ, United Kingdom
The Scottish Agritourism Conference will take place at Perth Concert Hall on Monday 18th (full day) and Tuesday 19th (half day) November 2024.
More details to follow. Sponsorship enquiries.

Wild Scotland Autumn Conference - Expanding Our Horizons: International Trade and Nature Tourism in Scotland
2024-11-20 09:30 - 16:30 | Fishers Hotel Pitlochry, 75-79 Atholl Rd, Pitlochry, PH16 5BN
After a 5-year pause, the Wild Scotland Autumn Conference is making a grand comeback. This is an opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired by the best minds in our industry.
Our Conference is more than just a gathering – it’s a chance to reignite your passion, gain invaluable insights and forge lasting connections with like-minded professionals. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or a rising star.
Join us for a day filled with exciting discussions, networking opportunities and insights into Scotland’s diverse wildlife, culture and our guests. This in-person event will be held in the picturesque town of Pitlochry, providing the perfect backdrop for our gathering. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast, a conservationist, or simply curious about Scotland’s wild beauty, this conference is the place to be.
Mark your calendars and join us in celebrating your businesses and Scotland’s rich wildlife and cultural offering.
Guest speakers already confirmed as part of our programme are:
-David Symes from the Adventure Travel Trade Association who will be hosting an interactive session on ‘Developing Adventure Tourism for the International Market’. The session will be audience led and topics will include, who is your customer, working with the international travel trade and policies and procedure.
-Patrick O’Shaughnessy from VisitScotland will share the latest ways to ensure you are visible online, including modern booking systems, working with Online Travel Agents and Google Things to Do.
-Rebecca Gibson, Scottish-based outdoor writer and photographer and author of the recent Bradt Guide on Slow Travel in North East Scotland.

Scotland's Cruise Conference 2024 - What Works for Tourism
2024-11-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Glen Pavilion, Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline, KY12 8QH
2024 has been another year of growth for cruise ship calls around Scotland’s ports, with the season extending well into November. Looking forward, 2025 promises new cruise line calls at Scottish ports, while at an industry level there is growth in both the size of vessels, and in the capacity of the luxury and expedition market. Cruise lines are looking for excursions which are ‘ungoogleable’ in Scotland, conversations on cruise in recent times have raised the question of a tourism levy.
What does this mean for Scotland’s tourism offer?
Scotland’s Cruise Conference 2024 – What Works For Tourism will consider the issues and opportunities raised for the Scottish tourism industry and local tourism businesses.
Our programme will include input from cruise lines, international cruise networks, and international industry experts. Following last year’s event, we will also explore the data which is available, and how it might help you to plan. It is also hoped to find space for some ‘speed dating’. As always, the sessions will be interactive. At these events delegates are always participants.
The conference is being held at the Glen Pavilion Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline KY12 8QH between 10am and 4pm on Thursday 21st November 2024, and is supported by Welcome to Fife, Diageo, Lothian Buses and Forth Ports Ltd.
The attendance fee is £70 and will be invoiced prior to the event. Early bird bookings at a discounted price of £60 for those registered by Tuesday 8th October.
No cancellation refund within 14 days of the event.
The event is targeted at Tourism Networks and National Tourism Organisations, not individual businesses.
To reserve your place, please contact Peter Wilson at info@cruiseforth.com by 2nd November 2024.

Scottish Thistle Awards 2024 National Final
2024-11-21 18:00 - 23:30 | Hilton Glasgow, 1 William Street, Glasgow, G3 8HT

ARIVAL | ACTIVATE EDINBURGH 2024
2024-11-23 - 2024-11-25 | EICC, The Exchange, 150 Morrison St,, Edinburgh EH3 8EE, EH3 8EE, United Kingdom
23-25 November 2024
EICC The Exchange, 150 Morrison St,, Edinburgh EH3 8EE, United Kingdom
Join the travel experiences industry event of the year dedicated to the UK, Ireland and the Nordics region markets. At Arival | Activate Edinburgh 2024. you’ll network with industry experts and your peers from across the region, learn about the latest trends in tours, activities, and attractions and get inspired by insightful sessions on tech and marketing innovation that will help you and grow your business.

Scottish Whisky Awards 2024
2024-11-28 18:30 - 23:00 | Double Tree by Hilton Glasgow Central, 36 Cambridge Street, Glasgow, G2 3HN

HIT Scotland Christmas Party 2024
2024-11-28 19:00 - 2024-11-29 01:00 | Crowne Plaza Hotel, Congress Road, Glasgow, G3 8QT

The Scottish Tourism Alliance Patrons and Business Leaders Christmas Social
2024-12-03 18:00 - 22:00 | The Social Hub, 15 Candleriggs Square, Glasgow, G1 1TQ, United Kingdom
Details and timings TBC.
By invitation only.

Cruise Business Seminar 2025
2025-01-29 09:30 - 12:30 | Double Tree By Hilton, North Queensferry KY11 1HP, Double Tree By Hilton, North Queensferry, KY11 1HP
Invitation
You are invited to attend a Seminar focussed on businesses who may wish to develop opportunities arising from the cruise ships which visit the Forth and the Tay each year. The focus is on businesses who have an offer that may feature as a shore excursion.
In 2025 over 130 cruise ship visits will take place, involving around 200,000 passengers and crew. Not only will cruise ship passengers be on ‘day visits’, many will be beginning or ending their cruise on the Forth or the Tay, and will require pre/post cruise accommodation or other services. Some ships stay overnight.
Are you already a cruise friendly business, operating within 90 minutes of the ports of Leith, Newhaven, South Queensferry, Rosyth or Dundee (and even Greenock)? If you would like to know more about the opportunities, or believe you have something to offer, then this seminar is for you.
The event is organised by award winning CruiseForth, a project that is entering its second decade, and will be attended by cruise excursion representatives.
Please register you interest as soon as possible, and by 8th January at the latest. NUMBERS ARE RESTRICTED AND IN 2024 WE CLOSED BOOKINGS EARLY. We normally only allow one representative per organisation.
Register by contacting Peter Wilson, CruiseForth Project Manager, as soon as possible. To allow us to cover costs there will be an attendance fee of £45, which will be invoiced in advance. (No cancellation within 7 days of the event). For those attending, who choose to advertise or renew advertising on the CruiseForth Website and App, then £10 will be deducted from the annual fee (£80) on registration or renewal.
Contact Peter Wilson on info@cruiseforth.com

BH&HPA National Conference
2025-02-04 - 2025-02-05
The British Holiday & Home Park Association National Conference will take place on 4th – 5th February 2025.
This is a members-only event.

HIT Scotland Talent Conference 2025
2025-02-06 09:00 - 17:00 | Voco Grand Central Hotel, Glasgow

Scotland's Hotel Honours 2025
2025-02-26
National Hotels of the Year Scotland proudly present the Hotel Honours™ for success, achievement & distinction.
The Awards Night – Grand Gala Dinner 2025 will officially partner ScotHot 2025 as the big dinner event on the night between the two days of the major expo at the SEC Glasgow on 26th-27th February.
Scottish Hotel People Awards™ 2025 debuts in May. People are at the very heart of these awards. From 2025 all staff categories except Managers & Hotelier of the Year will be presented at these awards each May.
You can find more information, and book tickets once they go live by visiting their website here.

ScotHot 2025
2025-02-26 - 2025-02-27 | SEC, Exhibition Way, Glasgow, G3 8YW, United Kingdom

Regional Gathering – Dundee “Thriving Together: Self-Catering Success”
2025-02-26 14:00 - 17:30 | Marryat Hall, City Square, Dundee, Scotland, DD1 3BB, United Kingdom

The Scottish Passenger Agents' Association Presidents Dinner
2025-02-27 19:00 - 23:00 | Glasgow, United Kingdom

SCOTO Conference
2025-02-28 | Montrose

Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2025
2025-03-03 - 2025-03-07

The National Apprenticeship Show - Scotland, supported by Skills Development Scotland
2025-03-04 10:00 - 2025-03-05 14:00 | SEC, Exhibition Way, Glasgow, G3 8YW, United Kingdom
The show aims to connect apprentice employers and learning providers with young people, to provide information about the benefits of apprenticeships and opportunities.
With a focus on engaging with secondary school pupils and young people, this event is free to attend, and organisers are providing schools and colleges with bursaries to support travel costs. There will also be an evening session aimed to support parents and carers.

The Scottish Tourism Alliance Parliamentary Reception
2025-03-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Scottish Parliament, EH99 1SP, United Kingdom
Kindly sponsored by the Caravan and Motorhome Club.
Details and timings TBC.
More information and registration coming soon.

Scotland's Marine Tourism Conference 2025
2025-03-05 09:00 - 17:00 | The Waterside, West Kilbride

Scottish Tourism Month 2025: The Signature Conference Workshops
2025-03-10 | EICC, The Exchange, 150 Morrison St,, Edinburgh EH3 8EE, EH3 8EE, United Kingdom
Designed to educate and engage, our two interactive workshops will give you the opportunity to explore themes crucial to the success of Scotland’s tourism and hospitality industry: Net Zero, Destination Management and Leadership, Business and Finance, and Technology. Hear from experts and those with lived experience in these core areas, before breaking out into groups to share insight and best practice with industry peers.
