Issued by the Scottish Tourism Forum

Scotland’s national tourism conference, co-hosted by Scottish Tourism Forum and British Hospitality Association Scotland: a focal point of Scottish Tourism Week 2008 (4th-11th March)

Murrayfield International Stadium Edinburgh
Wednesday 5th March 2008

This year, Scotland United - as a powerful agenda-  focused on investing and inspiration and delegates will learn how to grow their business. How do we do this? Is it possible? Exactly how do we grow our industry? What factors should be in place to help us to achieve increased profits as well as increased business? What kind of support can we expect from government?

Join us at Murrrayfield to get to the heart of these issues and have your say.

Keynote speaker

David Tinsley, UK Economist, Clydesdale Bank - Prior to joining the Clydesdale he spent six years at the Bank of England, forecasting development within the UK and European economies. He has also spent time working in economic consultancy working on a wide range of economic issues, and in Government.

Highlights Include

• Jim Mather MSP, Minster of Enterprise, Energy and Tourism will address delegates on government support of the tourism industry
• Amid talk of an approaching “credit crunch” and weak dollar make sure you are prepared for the year ahead; learn about national and international economic and lifestyle trends which are likely to impact on your business
• This is a highly innovative and interactive conference – delegates will have direct input debates on the day

For more information visit: www.stforum.co.uk  
or email: conference@stforum.co.uk

Scottish Tourism Forum
29 Drumsheugh Gardens
Edinburgh EH3 7RN
tel: 0131 220 6321

Scottish Tourism Week 2008 (4th – 11th March)

Scottish Tourism Week (STW) was conceived by the Scottish Tourism Forum (STF) to raise awareness of the importance of tourism to the Scottish economy. It offers businesses opportunities to network and to get their message across to our politicians.

Events Include:

Forestry Commission Scotland familiarisation visit for tourism businesses. These will take place at Queen Elizabeth Forest Park by Aberfoyle Tweed Valley Forest Park by Peebles and Glenmore Forest Park by Aviemore).

Scotland United: Invest in Scottish Tourism - Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh

Parliamentary reception - Garden Lobby, Holyrood

Ayrshire Chamber's Tourism Forum Tourism Challenge - Aviator suite, Prestwick Airport

'Learning Journey' at the Britannia
Update: Sorry - 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

Reach for the Stars...your invitation to B&B Brilliance!  - Drumossie Hotel, Inverness

Industry dinner - Glasgow Science Centre

Sustainable tourism event  - Lovat Arms Hotel, Fort Augustus

Tourism customer service conference; Service Excellence By Design - Old Fruit Market, Glasgow,

For more information visit: www.stforum.co.uk or email: events@stforum.co.uk

STF is extremely grateful for the support of the following confirmed sponsors for Scottish Tourism Week 2008: British Holiday and Home Park Association, Scottish Enterprise, The Caravan Club, VisitBritain, VisitScotland and Highlands and Islands Enterprise.

Scottish Tourism Forum
29 Drumsheugh Gardens
Edinburgh EH3 7RN
tel: 0131 220 6321