Scotland has long been committed to finding innovative solutions and initiatives to help tackle global challenges, such as climate change, renewable energy sources and poverty. Its Journey to Change campaign, launched in 2021, marches on through 2023 to drive social transformation. VisitScotland Business Events views the industry as a catalyst for social and economic change and casts a spotlight on global solutions.
Scotland is a destination renowned for having the most castles per capita in the world, many of which make for one-of-a-kind accommodations and meeting and event venues for groups. For groups and planners wanting to heighten the authentic Scottish experience, the famed Highland Games returned in the spring. It has played a key part of Scottish culture, community and tradition for hundreds of years. Getting to Scotland from North America is easier than ever. United Airlines brings back three nonstop flights from North America. Newark (EWR) to Edinburgh (EDI) flights resumed in early March. Seasonal service started in May between both Chicago (ORD) and Washington, D.C. (IAD) and Edinburgh,. WestJet launched flights between Glasgow (GLA) and Toronto (YYZ) on May 20, operating four times weekly. The airline also began three weekly nonstops between Toronto and Edinburgh.