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17/01/2024

17/01/2024

📰 📰 Remote work opportunity in Scotland- Opinion piece in the business section of the Scotsman today. 🗞 🗞

This follows the launch of our recent report detailing the opportunities for us as a nation and how we can attract this audience from around Scotland, the UK and Internationally. By attracting remote workers it will inject cash into local businesses, from charming cafes to unique experiences, revitalising our communities and boosting the Scottish economy.

With our extensive experience and international contacts in this field, we now encourage destinations to get in touch with us for support in developing and attracting this audience.

Please do repost and reshare :-)
Read the full post online Here: https://wp.me/p7nv5r-kN

Read the article online at The Scotsman Here: https://www.scotsman.com/business/scotlands-tourism-sector-must-embrace-remote-workers-jemma-reid-4479854

Yvonne Wagoun Theurer Chris Macvie Scottish Tourism Alliance Scotland Food & Drink

As a land with enchanting scenery, spectacular history and world-renowned food and drink, Scotland has long benefited from a thriving tourist sector that attracts a wide range of visitors from all over the world.

12/12/2023

Today, we're thrilled to unveil "Scotland: The Remote Work Opportunity," a report illuminating Scotland's potential to capitalise on the remote work and digital nomadism trends, with over half the world now driving this sector.

Read full release and view report here:
https://www.eventsandsales.co.uk/business/new-report-highlights-scotlands-potential-as-a-destination-for-remote-workers-and-digital-nomads/

Scottish Tourism Alliance Yvonne Wagoun Theurer Jemma Macvie Scotland Food & Drink

It is time to embrace this revolution to invigorate tourism in Scotland Jemma Reid, a Food Tourism Ambassador for Scotland, was tasked with delivering a project to drive awareness and support the growth of food tourism in Scotland. In 2018, whilst working with Yvonne Wagoun in destination developmen...

21/03/2023

This is an excellent event to grow your local / Scottish food and drink offering- if you serve or sell food this event is for you!!

Industry Update: A new and innovative Sourcing Scotland opportunity takes to the Lowlands next month: Showcasing the Larder of the Lowlands, encompassing Lanarkshire, East Lothian, Ayrshire & Arran, Dumfries & Galloway, and the Scottish Borders.

The event will highlight the abundance of exceptional produce that the region has to offer with over 50 unique food and drink producers. If you sell or serve food – come and meet these fabulous suppliers from the Lowlands who can help boost your local sourcing offer.

Producers can expect to meet buyers from retail, wholesale, foodservice and tourism sectors from across Scotland and the North of England. As well as a meet the supplier showcase, the event will host a programme of activities including cookery demonstrations and themed workshops to learn from and be inspired by.

Delivered by Regional food groups and Food Tourism Ambassadors, supported by the Scotland Food & Drink Partnership.

Find out more and register here 👉 https://bit.ly/3yW9Xpa / Scotland Food & Drink

17/03/2023

Calling all buyers - Do you serve or sell food or drink? Are you looking for a new product range? Are you looking to increase your local Scottish food and drink offering? Then it is time to tickle those taste buds. Meet over 50 suppliers from the Lowlands under one room on the 17th April at Easterbrook Hall in Dumfries

We will the most incredible diverse range of producers showcasing their products including mushrooms, chillies, beer, beef, cheese, ice-cream, cocktails honey, tea, gin, spices, coffee, whisky, preserves, potatoes and so much more! There will be cookery demonstrations and dedicated workshops. Dedicated meet the buyer sessions are also available on request.

If you are a local / regional or national buyer from Scotland, England or Northern Ireland this event is for you. You could work in


Full event details, supplier information and registration visit our event page www.larderofthelowlands.co.uk
We cant wait to see you there!



Ayrshire Food an a' That Eat S.W. Scotland Lanarkshire Larder Arran's Food Journey East Lothian Food and Drink

Scotland Food & Drink Scottish Tourism Alliance Scottish Agritourism SSDA Jemma Macvie

With thanks to Scotland Food & Drink, Regional Food Groups and Ambassadors from the 6 areas.

17/03/2023

Great event in the Well done to all. The South is now shining and it was great to hear of all the commitments and ambition for the destination and support for the industry. Exciting year ahead South of Scotland Destination Alliance

🙌A Huge Thank You to the more than 200 attendees who came together to work on the future of tourism in Scotland on Tuesday.

👏Our second annual conference was a sell-out and made possible by a host of fantastic sponsors and we are very grateful for their support.

🙏In addition we want to express our gratitude to the multitude of speakers who took the time to share their passion for the tourism industry.

🤝And finally thank you for the support of so many of the stakeholders we work with who are helping us to get the word out that .

01/03/2023

One week to go! Get informed, get inspired & get together with the Hairy Bikers for the ultimate celebration of Scottish food, drink, hospitality and tourism. 8th March - All roads lead to Glasgow.

Book your tickets for Power of Food Tourism today https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/destination-scotland-the-power-of-food-tourism-tickets-488571068217

Scotland Food & Drink Scottish Tourism Alliance


Also huge industry social at Revolution - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-scottish-tourism-month-industry-social-tickets-488566454417?aff=erelpanelorg

15/02/2023

Have you booked your ticket yet to Destination Scotland - The Power of Food Tourism on Wednesday 8th March. Make sure you do, as spaces are limited - and we have some very special guests!

Whether you already work in food tourism or are keen to develop your business by adding a food and drink offering or experience this event is for you. You could be a producer, work in / operate a - hospitality, agritourism, visitor centre, street food business. You could represent a destination, be a chef or have a farm food shop. You could work in events, host farmers markets or create food & drink food tours and trails.. Just remember everyone eats and drinks whether they live, work or visit here so join us at this event to make Scotland a leading food tourism destination recognised globally.🤩

Incredible line up of guest speakers including the Hairy Bikers, food sensations the and travel writer & blogger as well as amazing industry experts. You will be inspired, you will learn, you will connect and you will have fun. Lots of top tips and takeaways too.

With your ticket you also get access to ScotHot which is the premier showcase for all things and

All roads lead to Glasgow! Book your place today - Cant wait to see you there!!
You can see programme and full speaker profiles here:
https://scottishtourismalliance.co.uk/power-of-food.../

BOOK HERE
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/destination-scotland-the-power-of-food-tourism-tickets-488571068217

Scotland Food & Drink Scottish Tourism Alliance Jemma Macvie

Join us for this unmissable half-day event, packed with inspiration, key take-aways and entertainment from aspiring and established guests.

17/06/2022

Set up well under way for the Sir Jackie Stewart Classic today. A full weekend of incredible motorsport, excellent food and drink, retail, arts and crafts as well as a Taste of Scotland food hall and plenty for kids and all ages! Get your tickets at the gate tomorrow if you haven’t got them online. Sun will be out! Let the fun commence! ambassador! Delighted to have worked with so many great traders and caterers for this event! https://www.sirjackiestewartclassic.com/exhibitors/

08/06/2022

👋📅In case you missed it: we’ve extended the deadline for our survey to Wednesday 8th June at 12pm. Tourism and hospitality businesses of all types and sizes – there’s still time to have your say here: https://bit.ly/3wOfAEn

07/06/2022

Looking forward to attending the Women in Tourism for 2020 and 2022 tonight at the Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian and celebrating with all the wonderful and talented females in the industry that I have worked with over the years and to meet those I hope to work in the future. Fantastic to be getting together after all this time. Cheers Ladies! 🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂

13/04/2022

Last chance to nominate women in tourism - deadline is tomorrow at 5pm - so why not take a couple of minutes to submit a vote on those you know have gone the extra mile and stand out in Scottish Tourism/ get voting. I have and you know who you all are :-)

Women in Tourism Jemma Macvie

“FINAL CHANCE: Nominations for the close at 5 pm on Thursday. Peer-nominated, this is your chance to recognise someone doing amazing things in 🎉. Nominate now: https://t.co/HPg93MA4wo”