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Supporting the next decade of tourism
Meet our conference sponsors
The North-east Scotland Tourism Conference, in association with Aberdeen International Airport, brings together businesses and organisations from across the region to share ideas, explore opportunities and look ahead to the next decade of tourism.
We’re grateful to the sponsors and partners whose support helps make the conference possible. From connectivity and tourism development to business support, marketing, culture and hospitality, each brings its own expertise and perspective to the event.
Discover more about the organisations supporting this year’s conference and the work they do across the North-east and beyond.
Sponsors
Aberdeen International Airport
Headline sponsor
The North-east Tourism Conference is being held in association with Aberdeen International Airport.
Aberdeen International Airport is owned and operated by AGS Airports Limited which is held by AviAlliance, one of the world’s leading private industrial airport investors and managers, and funds managed by Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager.
The airport is the north-east of Scotland’s major transport hub and is a vital economic driver for the region, contributing more than £110 million a year to the local economy. It is the gateway to Europe’s energy capital and is Europe’s busiest commercial heliport. Aberdeen International Airport supports 3,400 jobs across the north-east of Scotland.
National Trust for Scotland
Premium sponsor
The National Trust for Scotland is Scotland’s largest membership organisation and conservation charity. We care for 11 special places across the northeast, helping protect the region’s iconic heritage, landscapes and wildlife for future generations. Working with communities and partners to support sustainable tourism, we share the stories and places that make the region unique, welcoming more than 686,000 visitors annually to our north east places.
Signal
Premium sponsor
Aberdeen-based Signal is an award-winning video agency creating high-quality films, animations for clients across the UK and beyond. Working with organisations from local businesses to global brands, Signal delivers imaginative, effective content across sectors including energy, tourism, food and drink, engineering, property, finance and sport.
With in-house scripting, filming and editing, the production team makes complex messages clear, engaging and memorable.Aberdeen-based Signal is an award-winning video agency creating high-quality films, animations for clients across the UK and beyond.
Working with organisations from local businesses to global brands, Signal delivers imaginative, effective content across sectors including energy, tourism, food and drink, engineering, property, finance and sport. With in-house scripting, filming and editing, the production team makes complex messages clear, engaging and memorable.
Appetite for Business
Select sponsor
Appetite for Business help organisations work smarter with Microsoft technology. We simplify AI, automation and digital tools, helping businesses save time, improve efficiency and get more value from their existing systems. Our people-first approach makes technology practical, accessible and easy to adopt.
Mearns & Gill
Select sponsor
A unique blend of doers and thinkers, strategic minds and creative talent, Mearns & Gill pool hard-won experience to solve complex marketing challenges, covering everything from brand strategy, website design, digital marketing, media solutions and event management.
On every engagement, we assemble a multidisciplinary team of specialists and dedicated account managers who work collaboratively to understand your organisation and support your long-term objectives
With 90 years of experience, we've helped organisations across energy, food + drink, retail, infrastructure and the third sector achieve their ambitions, winning awards at the UK Agency Awards, the Indigo Design Awards, Prolific North’s Creative Awards and the Conference and Events Awards.
Trump International Golf Links
Select sponsor
Greatest 36 Holes in Golf
Set amidst the magnificent Great Dunes of Scotland, Trump International Golf Links is home to two world-renowned championship golf courses hailed The Greatest 36 holes in golf. The Old Course and New Course embrace mile upon mile of spectacular Aberdeenshire shoreline, offering an unparalleled test of golf.
MacLeod House & Lodge
For those looking to make the most of their visit, golfers are invited to stay the night at Trump MacLeod House & Lodge - this one-of-a-kind Scottish country house hotel offers timeless sophistication and authentic hospitality.
Ideal for an overnight stay for individuals or groups, this unique property is also available for private parties, corporate events and exclusive use hire.
VisitScotland
Select sponsor
VisitScotland is Scotland’s national tourism and events organisation, dedicated to showcasing Scotland to the world and growing the value of its visitor economy. Through marketing, industry support, destination development and events,
VisitScotland inspires people to discover Scotland while helping tourism businesses and communities thrive. Its work promotes Scotland as a must-visit, must-return destination and supports responsible, sustainable growth across the country.
Meet the Exhibitors
Discover the businesses joining us at the North-east Scotland Tourism Conference. Take the opportunity to meet our exhibitors, find out more about what they do and connect with organisations working across the tourism industry.
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