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  5. VisitScotland Business Development Programme: Travel Distribution Workshops

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

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.

Looking across a canal towards the structure of the Falkirk Wheel

Falkirk Wheel

© VisitScotland / Kenny Lam

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

Shetland

Tuesday 18 November 2025, 10am-3pm

Islesburgh Community Centre, Lerwick ZE1 0EQ

Find out more and register for the Shetland workshop

Outside view of Great Tapestry of Scotland building

Great Tapestry of Scotland building

© Great Tapestyr of Scotland

Orkney

Thursday 20 November 2025, 10am-3pm

European Marine Energy Centre, Stromness KW16 3AW

Find out more and register for the Orkney workshop

Scottish Borders

Tuesday 2 December 2025, 10am-12pm

There will also be a workshop on online booking systems and online travel agents for tourism experiences 1pm-3pm

The Great Tapestry of Scotland, Galashiels TD1 1SD

Delivered in partnership with the South of Scotland Destination Alliance (SSDA) 

Find out more and register for the workshops

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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