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VisitScotland Business Development Programme: Travel Distribution Workshops

3 minute read• Last updated: 2 September 2025

As part of VisitScotland’s business development programme, we are delivering workshops across the country for businesses interested in the benefits of working with the travel trade (international travel agents and tour operators).

Whether you are an accommodation provider, an attraction or an experience, sign up to your local workshop today!

In this article:

  • Regional workshops
  • Catch up on our introductory webinars

Regional workshops

The exterior of an old museum building. People approach along a cobbled street.

St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art

© VisitScotland / Kenny Lam

These seminar-style events will include a series of short presentations, followed by an interactive session to discuss individual business requirements in a collaborative or one-to-one setting.

You will have the opportunity to learn about:

  • exploring routes to market
  • creating sustainable bookable experiences
  • growing your business at quieter times of the year
  • connecting with the travel trade

Please note there is no charge to attend, but you do need to register in advance.

Argyll & The Isles

Tuesday 23 September 2025, 10am-3pm

The View, Oban PA34 5NL

Delivered in partnership with Wild About Argyll

If you prefer to attend online, we are offering a second workshop via Microsoft Teams webinar on 25th September 2025, 10.30-3.00pm.

Find out more and register for the Argyll & The Isles workshop

Looking across a canal towards the structure of the Falkirk Wheel

Falkirk Wheel

© VisitScotland / Kenny Lam

Ayrshire

Tuesday 30 September 2025, 09:30am-11:30am

The Waterside Hotel, West Kilbride KA23 9NG

Delivered in partnership with Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce

Find out more and register for the Ayrshire workshop

Moray & Speyside

Tuesday 2 October 2025, 10am-3pm

Laichmoray Hotel, Elgin IV30 1QR

Find out more and register for the Moray & Speyside workshop

Forth Valley

Thursday 30 October 2025, 10am-3pm

The Falkirk Wheel, Falkirk FK1 4RS

Find out more and register for the Forth Valley workshop

Isle of Arran

Thursday 6 November 2025, 10am-3pm

Auchrannie Resort, Arran KA27 8BZ

Find out more and register for the Isle of Arran workshop

Lanarkshire

Tuesday 11 November 2025, 10am-3pm

Crossbasket Castle, East Kilbride G72 9UE

Find out more and register for the Lanarkshire workshop

A castle is lit up at night.

Crossbasket Castle

© Crossbasket Castle

Shetland

Tuesday 18 November 2025, 10am-3pm

Islesburgh Community Centre, Lerwick ZE1 0EQ

Find out more and register for the Shetland workshop

Orkney

Thursday 20 November 2025, 10am-3pm

European Marine Energy Centre, Stromness KW16 3AW

Find out more and register for the Orkney workshop

Catch up on our introductory webinars

If you cant make it along to any of the regional workshops, but want to know more about the travel trade, then why not catch up on our introductory webinars on working with online travel agents and travel distribution partners — as well as lots of other topics that can help you to grow your business.

VisitScotland Business Essentials: Bitesize Webinars

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