VisitScotland, the national tourism organisation, is delighted to invite you to an in-person event at Scotland House Brussels on May 16, 2023. It will focus on the activity being delivered to support Scotland’s tourism industry on the road to Net Zero.

Decarbonising the tourism sector is a challenge many destinations now face and Scotland has committed to ambitious targets to reach Net Zero by 2045.

Chairman of VisitScotland, Lord Thurso, will share his perspective on the opportunities – and challenges – ahead for tourism. We will also be joined by VisitScotland’s Senior Responsible Tourism Manager, Lyn Donnelly, who will highlight the actions being taken in Scotland and ask: how do we support tourism businesses and industry to take climate action? How do we collaborate with, and help enable, destination-level stakeholders? And what are the next steps that can make a difference on the journey to Net Zero?

Collaboration with EU colleagues will also be discussed in light of the shared challenges for more sustainable tourism. Such exchange will be vital as we work to ensure that tourism plays a role in tackling the climate emergency.

Registration will take place from 17:30, with the event beginning at 18:00. The presentation will include a Q&A and will be followed by a reception showcasing Scottish food and drink – with some fantastic sustainability stories!

If you would like to attend this event, please register via this link by May 11.