What can we do for you ?
By Becoming a Member..
Membership of SSDA will bring a host of tangible benefits to individual businesses, local marketing groups, suppliers, events, and social enterprises. As a member you will benefit from:
PLACE BRAND MARKETING
Putting the South of Scotland on the map through ‘Scotland Starts Here’ and driving a sustainable increase in visitors to the area. This will be done through; SSH Website, SSH APP and SSH Social Media channels which include Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.
Dedicated marketing campaigns and collaborative marketing campaigns with partners.
INDUSTRY REPRESENTATION
SSDA has direct representation to government and campaigns for sector recognition and investment as well as global representation at travel trade conferences and events.
DIGITAL IMPROVEMENT
Engage with your customers more effectively, maximising customer communication opportunities, meet evolving consumer expectation and reach audiences effectively including having excellent online visibility and bookability.
BUSINESS AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Fulfil business potential through innovation, collaboration, creativity, and diversification.
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Membership of the SSDA is open to all tourism, hospitality and leisure businesses
and organisations across the South of Scotland.
IMPACT
Since our inception the impact we have had on our Members in the South of Scotland has been huge
Members
People engaged with SSDA
on training and events
Growth in social
following on SSH
Our Latest News
The latest news from across the South of Scotland.
Two festivals in one weekend as Big DoG teams up with Hooked
Big DoG and Hooked are teaming up to provide a bumper weekend of children’s and young people’s books, storytelling and other activities. Taking place at Moat Brae in Dumfries from[…]
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Wigtown Welcomes Lee Randall as Guest Programmer for 25th Festival
Lee Randall, a well-known figure in Scottish literature and media, has been appointed as Guest Programmer for the 25th Wigtown Book Festival. The festival takes place from 22 September to[…]
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South of Scotland Visitor Economy Week launches
South of Scotland Visitor Economy Week in March will highlight rewarding careers in tourism and hospitality across the region A range of organisations and further and higher education centres in[…]
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21st Spring Fling Will See 100 Studios Open Their Doors To The Public
One hundred studios across Dumfries and Galloway will be throwing open their doors for the 21st Spring Fling. Scotland’s leading open studios weekend, which is from 27 to 29 May,[…]
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The Diggers retreat leaving nature to takes centre stage on Threave Nature Reserve
Threave Nature Reserve, near Castle Douglas, is hosting the ambitious and innovative 100-year long Threave Landscape Restoration project. Over the past 18 months, a complete change in management approach on[…]
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Weave Your Way Through History With Two Fascinating Driving Trails Through The South Of Scotland
The South of Scotland Destination Alliance has created bespoke themed routes following in the footsteps of Robert Burns and inspired by the Great Tapestry of Scotland Two new driving trails[…]
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