Association of Group Travel Organisers to open Scottish branch
The Association of Group Travel Organisers (AGTO) plans to form a Scotland branch and is looking for new members.
Scottish-based group organisers, attractions, accommodation providers and operators are currently being recruited for the new branch.
Chief executive Mike Bugsgang said: "We are extremely excited about this development that has been made possible by the efforts of AGTO member David Urquhart Travel.
"Scotland offers a huge variety of destinations and accommodation for group organisers’ itineraries and the establishment of an AGTO branch in the country will provide a forum for networking between GTOs and suppliers to work more closely together."
David Urquhart marketing manager Emma McMillan said: "Some of the leading GTOs in Scotland are being recruited to form the branch and we will be developing a programme of activities including fam trips and events for members in the year ahead."
Another AGTO member, Rona Wallace, trade marketing manager at VisitScotland, said: "The plans for an AGTO Scotland branch are very timely as there are myriad opportunities available for groups in connection to ‘The Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology’ theme in 2017.
"This themed year will cover all parts of Scotland and we are confident it will attract visitors from all over the UK and overseas."
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