How we can help

Support for the tourism industry in economically uncertain times

The Tourism industry in Scotland is vibrant, diverse and resilient and in these challenging times faces both opportunities as well as threats. Importantly, even during uncertain economic times, there is a range of support for Scottish tourism businesses to take advantage of.

We offer a comprehensive package of support to assist in making significant, and sometimes immediate, improvements to your business. With our help, you will be better placed to take advantage of opportunities while making a significant contribution to the Scottish tourism industry. Our services focus on the following areas:

Develop your business through innovation

Innovation in your business is essential for continued growth. Working differently, productively and creatively is crucial for attracting and retaining visitors.  

Tourism businesses that understand their customers make the most of growth opportunities by:

  • identifying market opportunities
  • developing new and improved products and services
  • working collaboratively.

Find out how to develop and improve your business through innovation

Develop your product - expand key markets

We support tourism industry led groups that are developing new and improved visitor experiences around key Scottish tourism markets such as golf, food, whisky, mountain biking and country sports.

Find out more about product development

Develop your tourism destination

We are involved in a number of initiatives designed to improve the quality of the visitor experience at some of our tourism destinations with the greatest growth potential. These include our cities, National Parks and iconic sites, such as St Andrews.

Find out how we are supporting destination development

Business Leadership and Management

Business leadership and management are vital to the industry’s future ambitions. In order to succeed in today’s tough, global market, standards of service must improve and develop.

Find out more about leadership and management opportunities

Network

Collaboration is vital to the future of the tourism industry in Scotland, and we work with a variety of networking organisations.

Find out more about our networking opportunities

Find funding

There are a number of funds and support for tourism businesses in Scotland. We can help you access this financial support and bring your business ideas to life.

Find out more about available funding and grants

Work in the tourism industry

There are a number of resources to help you gain relevant experience and find work in the tourism industry.

Learn more about working in the tourism industry