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Free Data and AI Training Opportunity

Posted on 2 October 2026

AI is already changing how visitors plan, book and experience their trips, and how businesses forecast demand, manage staffing and market themselves. But for many owners and managers in our sector, the hardest part is knowing where to start. The Data Lab is offering a fully funded online course, Introduction to Data and AI for […]

Edinburgh Visitor Levy Information Events for Accommodation Providers – UPDATED 9.9.26

Posted on 24 August 2026

The Edinburgh Visitor Levy Team would like to invite accommodation providers to join an information event about the Edinburgh Visitor Levy. By the end of each session accommodation providers will have a greater insight on how to register, navigate and submit a return on the Edinburgh Visitor Levy portal, visitorlevy.scot. The sessions will cover: Introduction […]

Climate Action Accelerator Programme

Posted on 21 August 2026

Places are available for the next two Climate Accelerator programme, commencing 8 September and 1 October 2026. VisitScotland’s Climate Accelerator is a free online training programme designed for Scotland’s tourism and event businesses. The Programme is delivered by the Climate Springboard team at Edinburgh Climate Change Institute, through small group workshops and one-to-one mentoring, you’ll […]

EDINBURGH VISITOR LEVY INFORMATION PACK

Posted on 17 July 2026

The Edinburgh Visitor Levy comes into effect on Friday 24 July 2026. Visitors may have questions about the levy, how it works and how the funds raised by the scheme will be invested in the city. The City of Edinburgh Council has developed an information pack for accommodation providers to communicate the introduction of the […]