What can we do for you ?
By Becoming a Member..
Membership of SSDA will bring a host of tangible benefits to individual businesses, local marketing groups, suppliers, events, and social enterprises. As a member you will benefit from:
PLACE BRAND MARKETING
Putting the South of Scotland on the map through ‘Scotland Starts Here’ and driving a sustainable increase in visitors to the area. This will be done through; SSH Website, SSH APP and SSH Social Media channels which include Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.
Dedicated marketing campaigns and collaborative marketing campaigns with partners.
INDUSTRY REPRESENTATION
SSDA has direct representation to government and campaigns for sector recognition and investment as well as global representation at travel trade conferences and events.
DIGITAL IMPROVEMENT
Engage with your customers more effectively, maximising customer communication opportunities, meet evolving consumer expectation and reach audiences effectively including having excellent online visibility and bookability.
BUSINESS AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Fulfil business potential through innovation, collaboration, creativity, and diversification.
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Membership of the SSDA is open to all tourism, hospitality and leisure businesses
and organisations across the South of Scotland.
IMPACT
Since our inception the impact we have had on our Members in the South of Scotland has been huge
Members
People engaged with SSDA
on training and events
Growth in social
following on SSH
Our Latest News
The latest news from across the South of Scotland.
SSDA to host Webinar with Cairngorms National Park and Visit Cairngorms
The deadline for submissions to the NatureScot consultation on the proposed Galloway National Park is 14th February and we strongly encourage all visitor economy businesses to feed in their views[…]
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South of Scotland tourism conference is back with ambitious vision
Tickets are selling fast for the South of Scotland Destination Alliance’s fourth Annual Conference with guest speaker Timmy Mallett announced Tickets are now on sale for the South of Scotland Destination[…]
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SSDA December Newsletter 2024
Read our annual round-up of the year and catch up with the latest news from the SSDA and the regional tourism economy. READ THE DECEMBER 2024 NEWSLETTER NOW! […]
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Nov 2024 Locally Led Destination Development Meetings
Through November 2024, the SSDA hosted 14 Locally Led Destination Development meetings across the South of Scotland, half in-person and half digital.The meetings coveredStaying Connected with Your Local Area Landing[…]
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South of Scotland nominated for top global cycling award
The South of Scotland’s efforts to become one of the world’s leading cycling destinations has been recognised with a nomination for a global award. The South has been shortlisted for[…]
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THE STARS ALIGN FOR THE SCOTTISH DARK SKY OBSERVATORY AS NEW HOME REVEALED IN DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY
The new national astronomical observatory will be located at Clatteringshaws Loch within the Galloway Forest Park, Scotland’s only Gold Tier Dark Sky Park More than three years after being destroyed[…]
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