Buyer FAQs
About VisitScotland Connect
VisitScotland Connect 2027 will take place at the SEC – Scottish Event Campus, Glasgow on:
• Wednesday 14 April 2027 from 9am - 5pm
• Thursday 15 April 2027 from 9am - 4pm
The event follows a workshop-style format, with suppliers meeting buyers in pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings.
Registration & Eligibility
Buyer registration opens on Tuesday 22 September 2026. Buyers can apply to attend via the registration links on the homepage. All applications are subject to approval by VisitScotland. We aim to approve applications within five working days.
Complete the registration form, and if you meet the participation criteria outlined in the "Who is this event for?" section, your attendance will be approved by our market teams.
Travel intermediaries such as tour operators, wholesalers, travel agents, travel advisors and DMCs can register their interest to attend. The event is intended for those in product developer and contractor positions.
Developing sustainable tourism is an integral focus of VisitScotland and our flagship tradeshow, VisitScotland Connect 2027. Therefore, we require intermediaries/buyers to demonstrate their responsible approach to programme development in Scotland. In their application, Intermediaries should demonstrate potential for programme development in 2028/2029 and beyond, with intent to align with Scotland’s tourism ambitions, including, but not limited to:
- delivering positive geographic spread
- delivering positive seasonal spread
- delivering inclusive travel, slow travel and immersive experiences
- maximising benefits of tourism for host communities and the environment
- buyer spaces are limited and registrations are subject to VisitScotland approval
There is no registration fee for buyers to attend VisitScotland Connect 2027.
Travel to and from Scotland and the event as well as any associated costs must be borne by the attendee and are not covered by VisitScotland.
You can schedule a meeting with your respective VisitScotland Market Development Manager to discuss your needs and further support.
To arrange this please email connect@visitscotland.com
Preparing for the Event
Scottish tourism businesses that are offering a tourism product that can be contracted at trade rates. Approved suppliers will either be based in Scotland or have a Scottish office.
Suppliers will be seated at numbered meeting tables and buyers will move around the room to join their one-to-one meetings.
Meeting diaries will open in February 2027. You will be sent a link to buyer portal where you can request one-to-one meetings with Scottish suppliers. Please keep up to date with e-mails received from connect@eventsair.visitscotland.com to ensure you are aware of all reminders and actions.
Please get in touch with your Market Development Manager if you need support identifying the right contacts for you to meet.
You can download the latest supplier attendee list via the Actions tab in buyer portal. The list will be frequently updated as we approach the event date.
The event app will be launched in March 2027, in the lead up to the event.
More information and a full VisitScotland Connect 2027 event programme will be shared soon.
Both buyers and Scottish suppliers can request meetings via their respective event portals. Once meeting diaries are open, you will receive an e-mail with further instructions on how to request and accept meetings with suppliers. VisitScotland Connect 2027 is a workshop style event and we recommend arriving at the SEC with a full diary of pre-arranged meetings.
Meetings & Networking
We recommend buyers use their time to prioritise meetings with Scottish suppliers but if you'd like to connect with the VisitScotland Market Team, please discuss with your VisitScotland contact in advance.
One meeting diary per buyer.
Every meeting is scheduled to last 12 minutes. There will be additional meeting slots available for unscheduled appointments. Breaks will also be built into the event schedule. The event programme will be made available closer to the event date.
Yes, as part of VisitScotland Connect 2027 there will be an event dinner on Wednesday 14 April. Details will be shared in our event programme communications closer to the event.
We recommend that you aim to book a full diary of meetings on both event days. There will be 46 appointments available in total including unscheduled appointments.
We recommend that buyers use meeting slots to connect with Scottish suppliers and network with other buyers during break times.
A number of unscheduled appointment opportunities will be available throughout the workshop days. During these unscheduled meeting time slots, you can meet with suppliers at their meeting table on a first come first served basis without prior arrangements. You will not be able to pre-book these meetings.
Breaks have been included throughout the event for your comfort.
Venue Logistics
Access to power sockets is not available to purchase for standard meeting tables. We recommend suppliers with meeting tables to source their own portable power banks or make use of charging lockers onsite. A limited number of charging lockers onsite may be used on first come first serve basis free of charge.
There will be access to free public Wi-Fi at the venue.
Marketing Opportunities & Familiarisation (FAM) Trips
Yes, as part of VisitScotland Connect 2027 a fam trip programme will be offered to eligible buyers. Buyer spaces are limited and participation in fam trips is subject to VisitScotland approval.
