Business and experience development
You’ll know from our previous communication that Quality Assurance will be retired as of 31 March 2025. We’re creating a new approach to business support which will see us shift to a wider-reaching year-round programme of free-to-access support for all businesses. This update provides you with the latest on the progress we’ve made.
We’re steadfast in our support for the development of tourism and events businesses across Scotland and have made great strides in building a business support programme which prioritises the key areas where we can make the biggest impact.
We’ll provide support to businesses on a digital-first, but not digital-only approach, with one-to-one advice available where it adds most value. We aim to reach more businesses across Scotland through a year-round programme, which includes:
- digital advice and support on a range of topics, tailored by sector
- a programme of webinars and workshops
- networking and peer to peer learning opportunities
- marketing opportunities
- climate action planning and advice on other responsible practices
From early 2025, should you need to get in touch, you can contact our new industry enquiry team who will direct you to the most appropriate support for your business – whether that be VisitScotland resources or those of our partner organisations.
We’ll also be working closely with destinations and sectors across Scotland, as well as our public sector partners, supporting and coordinating our efforts to ensure we offer support that will drive business development and economic growth.
Ultimately, our business support programme will use our resources to help more businesses across Scotland to capitalise on the growing demand for our world-class offering and allow us to promote Scotland as a year-round destination.
