This year's Scottish Tourism Week 2008 took place from 4th-11th March.
Calendar of Events:
- Tuesday 4th March
- Launch of Scottish Tourism Week 2008
Queen Elizabeth Forest Park exploration (by Aberfoyle)
Forestry Commission Scotland familiarisation visit for tourism businesses.
Great Glen Ways Project Launch by Muriel Gray
The Boat House Restaurant, Fort Augustus
- Wednesday 5th March
Scotland United: Invest in Scottish Tourism
Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh
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Garden Lobby, Holyrood
Ayrshire Chamber's Tourism Forum Tourism Challenge
Aviator suite, Prestwick Airport
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- Thursday 6th March
Tweed Valley Forest Park discovery (by Peebles)
Forestry Commission Scotland familiarisation visit for tourism businesses. -
Scottish Sustainable Development Forum Spring Plenary:
The Rural Economy and Tourism - Contributors to a sustainable Scotland?
Perth Concert Hall (Horsecross),Perth
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- Reach for the Stars...your invitation to B&B Brilliance!
Drumossie Hotel, Inverness
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Learning Journey' at the Britannia
Britannia, hosted a sold out event to ASVA members offering practical examples for others to improve the visitor experience that they offer.
- Industry Dinner
Glasgow Science Centre
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Enjoy Glenmore Forest Park (by Aviemore)
Forestry Commission Scotland familiarisation visit for tourism businesses.
What is the future of luxury?
VisitScotland, Ocean Point One, Edinburgh
Key note speaker Mark Shafer, Vice President, Revenue & Profit Management, Walt Disney World.
Mon 10th March
EET Meeting
Aberdeen City Council, 2pm till 4pm
The EET Meeting opened to the general public and to all STF members. It was a great opportunity to highlight local tourism issues and to engage with government. - Tues 11th March
Sustainable Tourism Event
Lovat Arms Hotel, Fort Augustus
Tourism Customer Service Conference; Service Excellence By Design
Old Fruit Market, Glasgow,
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STW 2008 Event Sponsors
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STF is extremely grateful for the support of the following sponsors for Scottish Tourism Week 2008:
