Buyer FAQs

If your question cannot be answered by these FAQs, please contact the VisitScotland Connect 2026 Team and a member of the team will be happy to assist.

Event Registration

When does the event take place?

VisitScotland Connect 2026 will be taking place at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC), 15 and 16 April in Glasgow.

Wednesday 15 April 2026 from 9am - 5pm
Thursday 16 April 2026 from 9am - 3:30pm

How do I register?

When registration opens in September 2025, please submit your buyer registration via the link on our event website. Register with a new username and password as previous credentials will have expired. Spaces are limited and we encourage you to secure your space early.

Fill in the registration form including contact details, company name and your Buyer profile. Your registration will be reviewed by our Market Team and approved if you fulfil the participation criteria detailed in the who can take part in this event section.

Who can take part in this event?

Intermediaries such as tour operators, wholesalers, travel agents, travel advisors and DMCs can register their interest to attend. VisitScotland Connect is intended for buyers in product developer and contractor positions.

Developing sustainable tourism is an integral focus of VisitScotland and our flagship tradeshow, VisitScotland Connect 2026. Therefore, we require intermediaries (buyers) to demonstrate their responsible approach to programme development in Scotland. Buyers need to demonstrate potential for programme development in 2026/2027 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 positive benefits of tourism for host communities and the environment.

Buyer spaces are limited and registrations are subject to VisitScotland approval.

Who will I meet at this event?

Scottish tourism businesses that are offering a tourism product that can be contracted at trade rates. Eligible businesses will either be based in Scotland or have a Scottish office. Registrations are subject to approval for Scottish tourism businesses.

Suppliers will be seated at numbered meeting tables and Buyers will move around the room to join their one-to-one meetings.

How much does it cost to attend?

There is no registration fee for buyers to attend VisitScotland Connect 2026.

What if I don't qualify to attend?

You can schedule one-to-one online meetings with your respective VisitScotland Market Manager to discuss your needs and further support.

Enquiries can be made via email to connect@visitscotland.com

Event Days & Meeting Schedules

My event registration was approved. What should I do next?

Your meeting diary will open in February 2026 for you to request one-to-one meetings with Scottish suppliers. Please keep up to date with e-mails received from EventsAir or VisitScotland Connect 2026 to ensure you are aware of all reminders and actions.

Once suppliers are approved to attend the event, you can download the latest supplier list via the Actions tab in the Buyer portal. Please get in touch with your Market Manager if you need support in identifying the right contacts for you to meet.

Can I meet someone from a VisitScotland Market Team?

We recommend buyers use their time to meet with Scottish suppliers. Our Market Teams will be in attendance throughout the event and will be on hand for any enquiries on the day.

How many meeting diaries are there?

There is one meeting diary per buyer.

Will you offer familiarisation (fam) trips to buyers and how can I take part in this?

Yes, as part of VisitScotland Connect 2026 a fam trip programme will be offered to eligible buyers. Buyer spaces are limited and participation in fam trips are subject to VisitScotland approval.

How long is one meeting?

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 in due course.

Will there be a Event Dinner I can take part in?

Yes, as part of VisitScotland Connect 2026 there will be a event dinner on Wednesday 15 April. Details will be shared in our event programme communications closer to the event.

How do I schedule a meeting?

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 2026 is a workshop style event and we recommend arriving at the SEC with a full diary of pre-arranged meetings.

Can buyers meet with other buyers?

We recommend that buyers use meeting slots to connect with Scottish suppliers and network with other buyers during break times.

How many meetings should I book?

In order to meet as many suppliers as possible, we would suggest that you aim to book a full diary of meetings on both event days. There will be up to 44 appointments available in total including unscheduled appointments.

Will there be Wi-Fi?

There will be access to free public Wi-Fi at the venue.

Will there be additional time for unscheduled meetings?

A number of unscheduled appointment opportunities will be available throughout the workshop days. During these unscheduled meeting time slots, you can drop by and 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 meetings in the meeting diary during unscheduled meeting times.

Breaks have been included throughout the event for your comfort.

What additional content will be available as part of this event?

There will be an event app launched in the lead up to the event.

More information on the full VisitScotland Connect 2026 event programme will be shared in the near future.