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 covered
Staying Connected with Your Local Area Landing Page:
Check out your local landing page, and let us know if you have suggestions on content or tile ideas. Remember, our promotional video is for everyone’s use – feel free to share it across your websites and social platforms.
Seasonal Promotions:
This year, we're using your ideas to promote each season with themes like Stories, Dark Skies, Landscapes & Outdoors, and Seasonal Activities. Get involved by:
- Sharing your seasonal events
- Sending us details of any new products or special offers
- Creating seasonal content and tagging us
- Sharing Scotland Start Here (SSH) videos and posts with your audience
- Upload your events here(insert link) to have them featured!
Regional Tourism Strategy & Action Plan:
Explore the Regional Tourism Strategy action plan, where we’re working on 50+ projects. If any align with your passions or ideas, let us know! Our region’s strength comes from our collaborative spirit, and "Scotland Start Here" is a brand for us all to champion.
Join Us in Supporting a Sustainable Visitor Economy
Becoming a member of the South of Scotland Destination Alliance means gaining marketing and travel trade support and national representation, all of which contribute to a sustainable and profitable visitor economy for our region.
Once again, thank you for your time, energy, and insight. Your involvement makes a difference, and we are committed to building a vibrant, locally led approach to support the South of Scotland’s visitor economy.
Click the below links to read the minutes including area specific topics that were covered such as Center Parcs, Tweed Trail and the proposed Galloway National Park
