Building for a Sustainable Future

The theme for the day is about developing a sustainable business leading to a sustainable future.

Speakers

  • Mike Cantlay, Convenor, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park will discuss building a sustainable community.
  • Peter Taylor OBE, The Townhouse Collection will discuss creating a sustainable investment with the new Blythswood Squre development in Glasgow.
  • Riddell Graham, VisitScotland will update delegates on the economic position and current opportunities.
  • Alasdair Burns, British Waterways will discuss creating sustainable, economic opportunities through the canal network for the wider tourism industry communities.
  • Ross Anderson, East Lochhead Self Catering Holiday Cottages is a Thistle Award winner for Sustainable Tourism and Gold level GTBS.  Find out how to develop an environmentally responsible self-catering business model.
  • Keith Legge, Chief Executive, SYHA and Louise Nowell, Head of Sales and Marketing, SYHA will discuss digital marketing and making the best of 2009 opportunities.
  • Iain Herbert, Chief Executive, STF will update delegates on the recent review of Area Tourism Partnerships, its links to local authorities and the wider tourism agenda.

For a full agenda click here.

Venue

Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Authority, National Headquarters, Carrochan, Carrochan Road, Balloch, G83 8QL

Fees

Members Fees:

  • Delegate rate: STF members are entitled to one free delegate place.  Additional members' guests are charged £20 + VAT.
  • Exhibitor fees: £75 + VAT (including one free delegate place)
  • Insert fee: £25 + VAT
  • Exhibitor and insert fee: £100 + VAT (including one free delegate place)

Non-members fees:

  • Delegate rate: £40 + VAT
  • Exhibitor fees: £150 + VAT (including one free delegate place)
  • Insert fee: £50 + VAT
  • Exhibitor and insert fee: £175 + VAT (including one free delegate place)

To book your place email Elaine Townsend at events@stforum.co.uk or tel 0131 220 6321.

Non-members JOIN STF before 3 JUNE and receive a free delegate place at the Conference.

For details about the benefits of membership email ruth.greig@stforum.co.uk