Support for tourism businesses
We work with stakeholder groups to build on existing advantages and increase productivity and sustainable growth in Scotland's tourism industry.
We have also established a range of agencies to support tourism businesses and those working in the industry. These are:
- VisitScotland, our national tourism agency
- Business Gateway, which provides advice and access to free business support services
- South of Scotland Enterprise, which promotes economic growth in southern Scotland
- Scottish Enterprise, which promotes economic growth in eastern and central Scotland
- Highlands and Islands Enterprise, which promotes economic growth in north-west Scotland
We support these agencies in delivering various initiatives designed to develop and grow the tourism industry. Notable initiatives include:
- accessible/inclusive tourism
- business events, bring international conferences and events to Scotland
- marine and coastal tourism
- support for the redevelopment of Inverness Castle
- development of an adventure tourism programme