Scottish Tourism Week 2008 4th-11th March
Scottish Tourism Week™ will take place throughout Scotland from the 4th - 11th March 2008. The week is aimed at raising the awareness of tourism as Scotland's most sustainable industry and this year's theme is 'Investing in Scottish Tourism'.
Scottish Tourism Week will bring the private, public and elected sector together under one positive agenda, that is, how we can work together to drive forward tourism across Scotland. We are determined to build on the success of previous Scottish Tourism Weeks in order to create a positive political climate for growth in tourism, which will in turn support and attract greater levels of private investment.
It will be one of the most innovative, interactive and informative events on this year's calender so book your place now and I look forward to seeing you during the week!
Kind Regards,
Iain Herbert Scottish Tourism Week 2008 - Book Your Place Now!
Highlights include the major tourism conference Scotland United and an industry dinner which will celebrate the industry's achievements.
The calendar below will be continually updated on our website: www.stforum.co.uk
Launch of Scottish Tourism Week 2008
Queen Elizabeth Forest Park exploration (by Aberfoyle)
Forestry Commission Scotland familiarisation visit for tourism businesses.
Free event, book early to secure your place. More info.
Wednesday 5th March
Scotland United: Invest in Scottish Tourism
Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh
View detailed information on this popular industry conference
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DELEGATE RATE: £90+ VAT (STF/BHA members) and £150 + VAT non-members
To ensure your place at this significant industry conference email conference@stforum.co.uk or complete the registration form.
View detailed information on exhibitioner packages
Parliamentary Reception
Garden Lobby, Holyrood
Contact STF on 0131 220 6321 for more information
Tweed Valley Forest Park discovery (by Peebles)
Forestry Commission Scotland familiarisation visit for tourism businesses.
Free event, book early to secure your place.
'Learning Journey' at the Britannia
Bob Downie, Chief Executive of the Royal Yacht Britannia, will be hosting an event offering practical examples for others to improve the visitor experience that they offer.
The event is exclusively available to ASVA members and is offered free of charge. Contact eva@asva.co.uk with your name and contact details.
Update: EVENT SOLD OUT.
A new date has now been released, Thursday 13th March. If you would like to book your place please email: eva@asva.co.uk
Scottish Sustainable Development Forum Spring Plenary:
The Rural Economy and Tourism - Contributors to a Sustainable Scotland?
Perth Concert Hall (Horsecross), Perth
Free event, book early to secure your place.
View agenda
Glasgow Science Centre
View detailed information on the STW Industry Dinner.
Places are limited so please book as early as possible
Tues 11th March
Sustainable Tourism Event
Lovat Arms Hotel, Fort Augustus
HIE
is supporting this event which will involve presentations and case
studies from the Green Tourism Business Scheme and the Tourism
Innovation Group as well as an opportunity to explore the sustainable
tourism initiatives in place at the Lovat Arms.
More details, including a detailed agenda, to follow shortly.
Tourism Customer Service Conference;
Service Excellence By Design
Old Fruit Market, Glasgow, £85 + VAT (£100) per delegate
Scottish
Enterprise will be hosting this conference which gives tourism
businesses valuable insights from world class speakers on developing
excellent customer service.
More info.
Date tbc:
Enjoy Glenmore Forest Park (by Aviemore)
Forestry Commission Scotland familiarisation visit for tourism businesses.
Free event, book early to secure your place. More info.
STF is extremely grateful for the support of the following confirmed sponsors for Scottish Tourism Week 2008:
- British Holiday & Home Parks Association
- Scottish Enterprise
- The Caravan Club
- VisitBritain
- VisitScotland
If you would like information on sponsorship opportunities for Scottish Tourism Week 2008 (4th - 11th March) please call STF on 0131 220 6321 or email events@stforum.co.uk
If your company, organisation, forum, association or academic institution would like to host an event or be actively involved please email events@stforum.co.uk as soon as possible.
STF Press Release on Scottish Tourism Week!