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.
River Tweed Trail August Newsletter
Find out more about a business engagement workshop in Moffat, take part in our single night non-serviced accommodation survey and learn about business support available in Berwick. Read the enewsletter.
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Survey – single night non-serviced accommodation
Visitors undertaking long-distance walking and cycling trails often need single night accommodation as they move to a different location each night as they make their way along the route. This[…]
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River Tweed Trail – what makes a good trailhead town?
Launching in 2028, the River Tweed Trail will be one of the UK’s newest walking and cycling routes, following the course of the river from Moffat to Berwick-upon-Tweed. At approximately[…]
Read more2025 Update – Linked Travel Arrangments (LTA)
Government Consultation Summary – April to June 2025The Department for Business & Trade launched a final consultation on proposed amendments to the 2018 PTRs (Package Travel Regulations) on 7 April 2025,[…]
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River Tweed Trail – July Newsletter
Find out about what has been happening to support tourism businesses as part of the development of the River Tweed Trail. This includes planning for a workshop in Moffat, more[…]
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South Of Scotland Thistle Awards Shine Spotlight On Unprecedented Number Of Tourism Stars
The South of Scotland Destination Alliance (SSDA) today unveiled a record-breaking shortlist for the 2025 South of Scotland Thistle Awards, celebrating the region’s outstanding tourism businesses, events, and individuals committed[…]
Read moreSSDA is funded by the South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE)
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