Exciting Training Opportunity for Midlothian Tourism Businesses

Midlothian Tourism Businesses have a unique opportunity to take part in a renowned training programme, organised by Midlothian Tourism Forum.

The three-day bespoke course, focusing on Destination Development and Leadership, is being run for Forum members by Edinburgh Napier University and is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, administered by Midlothian Council. Participants will be taught by industry, leadership and destination experts (in person and online), drawing on local, national and UK case studies, in a local Midlothian venue. The course is accredited by Edinburgh Napier University and, in Scotland, is a highly regarded and valued professional qualification with a network of over 300 alumni.

Throughout the training, participants will develop skills, knowledge and insights to enhance Destination Development and Leadership. These will include resilience and recovery scenario planning, the digital economy and data driven innovation, responding to trends in consumer behaviours and the importance of balanced, sustainable and responsible development that respects the context of the wider local community.

Ian Gardner, Chair of Midlothian Tourism Forum, said :’This is a wonderful, and unique, opportunity for tourism professionals in the area to come together and look at destination development, with the focus firmly on Midlothian as the destination. We are delighted to be able to offer the training free of charge to members of the Forum as an exceptional membership benefit, thanks to funding from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The training will take place in January 2025 and anyone interested in participating should contact  liz@midlothiantourismforum.co.uk to discuss it further.’

Midlothian Tourism Forum is the local business-led tourism membership association, working in partnership with Midlothian Council and VisitScotland.