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Wild Scotland AGM and Autumn Conference - Wednesday 20 November, Fishers Hotel, Pitlochry
This is our annual opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired by the best minds in our industry.
Our Conference is more than just a gathering – it's a chance to reignite your passion, gain invaluable insights and forge lasting connections with like-minded professionals. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a rising star.
Join us for a day filled with exciting discussions, networking opportunities and insights into Scotland's diverse wildlife, culture and our guests. This in-person event will be held in the picturesque town of Pitlochry, providing the perfect backdrop for our gathering. Whether you're a nature enthusiast, a conservationist, or simply curious about Scotland's wild beauty, this conference is the place to be.
Mark your calendars and join us in celebrating your businesses and Scotland's rich wildlife and cultural offering.
AGENDA
AGM: Will be held from 10:00-10:30. Members are invited to arrive from 09:30 and refreshments will be available afterwards before the Conference starts.
CONFERENCE: 10:30 for an 11:00 start, closing at 17:00
Patrick O'Shaughnessy from VisitScotland will share the latest ways to ensure you are visible online, including modern booking systems, working with Online Travel Agents and Google Things to Do.
As a large theme of our day will be collaboration and working together, the team from Clyde & Co (Scotland) LLP will be joining us to discuss and answer your questions on the Package Travel and Linked Arrangements Regulations (2018).
13:00-13:45 Lunch
David Symes from the Adventure Travel Trade Association who will be hosting an interactive session on ‘Developing Adventure Tourism for the International Market’. The session will be audience led and topics will include, who is your customer, working with the international travel trade and policies and procedure.
Rebecca Gibson, Scottish-based outdoor writer and photographer and author of the recent Bradt Guide on Slow Travel in North East Scotland.
15:20-15:45 Refreshments and Networking
Pete Creech from the Wild Scotland Board and Heart of Argyll Wildlife will update us the work being undertaken by the 'Lynx Focus Group' and the series of cross-sector workshops he has taken part in. The aim of this group is to explore objectively the concerns and barriers to a trial reintroduction of lynx to Scotland.
Meet Our Exhibitors:
Association of Scottish Self Caterers
Speyside Wildlife - Wildlife Identification Training Courses