Orkney businesses to attend travel roadshow
Five Orkney tourism businesses are set to represent the county at Scotland’s biggest travel roadshow, next week.
Pentland Ferries, Destination Orkney, NorthLink Ferries, Orkney Heritage Tours and The Ferry Inn will all be in attendance at the VisitScotland Expo on April 9 and 10.
This is a significant year for VisitScotland, the national tourism organisation, as 2019 marks its 50th anniversary and the 40th staging of VisitScotland Expo.
The event, which will be held at the SEC (Scottish Event Campus) in Glasgow, is also hosting the highest number of exhibitors in its history with over 330 businesses attending as it hits the big “4-0”.
Cheryl Chapman, VisitScotland development manager, said: “VisitScotland Expo allows businesses, including accommodation providers, visitor attractions and activity providers, to showcase their products and services to hundreds of tour operators and travel agents from all over the world — all under one roof.
“This brilliant annual event really is a key opportunity to firmly place the Orkney Islands on the travel trade’s radar and it is encouraging to see these Orkney businesses joining the many others attending from across Scotland.
“Tourism is more than a holiday experience it is the heartbeat of the Scottish economy and touches every community, generating income, jobs and social change. We need to encourage the industry to provide world-class service, facilities, events and attractions to keep up with ever-changing consumer demands and ensure visitors continue to have memorable experiences.”
For more information about VisitScotland Expo, visit www.visitscotlandexpo.com