Key Tourism Organisations
The Scottish Government
Here you will find information on the Scottish Government’s current 'Framework For Change' Strategy which seeks to grow the value of the tourism industry by 50% in real terms by 2015.
Scottish Enterprise
Tourism businesses in the Scottish Enterprise area can access a range of business support services to help: set up a new tourism business; develop innovative and enhanced products and services; develop staff at all levels and hone management skills; make the most of the internet and e-business; and ensure visitors have the best experience of Scotland.
VisitScotland
VisitScotland has a strategic role as the public sector agency providing leadership and direction for the development of Scottish tourism to get the maximum economic benefit for Scotland. It exists to support the development of the tourism industry in Scotland and to market Scotland as a quality destination.
Springboard Scotland
Educational charity specialising in careers in Hospitality, Leisure, Travel and Tourism, working with the industry for the industry to inspire potential recruits to join.
Tourism Innovation
Formed in 2002, The Tourism Innovation Group (TiG) is a private-sector led group, which aims to stimulate tourism operators into taking action to add to the quality, scope and success of tourism businesses, improving Scotland’s competitiveness in tourism markets – in other words, to INNOVATE. This means doing things differently, exploring new avenues, collaborating effectively and taking risks.
Learn Direct for Business
learndirect Business provides online and work-based training to help companies develop and become more efficient.
Institute of Hospitality (formerly the HCIMA)
The primary purpose of the Institute of Hospitality is to: “promote the highest professional standards of management and education in the international hospitality, leisure and tourism industries”
Scottish Tourism Forum
The Forum is an independent trade body comprising trade associations, businesses, marketing and local area tourism groups who earn their living from tourism or have an active interest in tourism.
Dunbartonshire Chamber of Commerce
TO make things happen in business support, economic development and networking you have to have a platform to be seen from and a voice which can be heard above the din.
Dunbartonshire Chamber of Commerce was created to provide that platform and to give a united voice to the businesses which are the economic backbone of this vibrant but many faceted county.
Federation of Small Businesses
The Federation exists to promote the interests of the self employed and all those who run their own businesses.
Business Gateway
Practical help, advice and support for new and growing businesses in Scotland
People 1st – Sector Skills Council
The Pride & Passion movement is all about ensuring that customers in Scotland have the best possible experience.
Here you will find information on the Scottish Government’s current 'Framework For Change' Strategy which seeks to grow the value of the tourism industry by 50% in real terms by 2015.
Scottish Enterprise
Tourism businesses in the Scottish Enterprise area can access a range of business support services to help: set up a new tourism business; develop innovative and enhanced products and services; develop staff at all levels and hone management skills; make the most of the internet and e-business; and ensure visitors have the best experience of Scotland.
VisitScotland
VisitScotland has a strategic role as the public sector agency providing leadership and direction for the development of Scottish tourism to get the maximum economic benefit for Scotland. It exists to support the development of the tourism industry in Scotland and to market Scotland as a quality destination.
Springboard Scotland
Educational charity specialising in careers in Hospitality, Leisure, Travel and Tourism, working with the industry for the industry to inspire potential recruits to join.
Tourism Innovation
Formed in 2002, The Tourism Innovation Group (TiG) is a private-sector led group, which aims to stimulate tourism operators into taking action to add to the quality, scope and success of tourism businesses, improving Scotland’s competitiveness in tourism markets – in other words, to INNOVATE. This means doing things differently, exploring new avenues, collaborating effectively and taking risks.
Learn Direct for Business
learndirect Business provides online and work-based training to help companies develop and become more efficient.
Institute of Hospitality (formerly the HCIMA)
The primary purpose of the Institute of Hospitality is to: “promote the highest professional standards of management and education in the international hospitality, leisure and tourism industries”
Scottish Tourism Forum
The Forum is an independent trade body comprising trade associations, businesses, marketing and local area tourism groups who earn their living from tourism or have an active interest in tourism.
Dunbartonshire Chamber of Commerce
TO make things happen in business support, economic development and networking you have to have a platform to be seen from and a voice which can be heard above the din.
Dunbartonshire Chamber of Commerce was created to provide that platform and to give a united voice to the businesses which are the economic backbone of this vibrant but many faceted county.
Federation of Small Businesses
The Federation exists to promote the interests of the self employed and all those who run their own businesses.
Business Gateway
Practical help, advice and support for new and growing businesses in Scotland
People 1st – Sector Skills Council
The Pride & Passion movement is all about ensuring that customers in Scotland have the best possible experience.