Scottish Natural Heritage - Sharing Good Practice

Sharing knowledge, skills and experience

Tourism Businesses - caring for nature

Thursday 10 November 2011, Battleby Conference Centre

Who is it for?

Tourism Businesses, Tourism Business Associations, Destination Management Organisations and all those involved in tourism and/or nature conservation.

What is it about?

Come along and find out how you as an individual business or as part of a wider tourism association can get involved with nature conservation. This will enhance the value of your business,your local area, and contribute to sustainable tourism in Scotland.

What will you gain from attending?

Opportunities to:

• meet with other tourism businesses who are interested in sustainable tourism practices and nature conservation

• find out about real life examples of the different ways businesses can make a contribution to nature conservation

• speak to groups and organisations leading on conservation projects and find out about opportunities to get involved, tailored to the size and interests of your business

• find out what others are doing, valuable networking and lots of ideas and inspiration!

Content:

This event will include presentations of real life examples of tourism businesses that support nature conservations in various ways. The programme will include time to share ideas, speak to nature conservation organisations and learn about the different ways and levels you can get involved.

• Keynote speakers

• An overview of tourism and nature in Scotland

• Real life business examples from the U.K.

• Opportunities for discussion

• A nature conservation marketplace

• Networking with colleagues and people who can help you

Times:

The event will start at 10:00 (coffee and registration at 09:30) and finish at 16:00

Venue:

Battleby Conference Centre

PH1 3EW

Battleby