Lanarkshire tourism has been showcased at a national event

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Tourism in South Lanarkshire was promoted at a major national event, showcasing what the area has to offer.VisitLanarkshire, New Lanark Trust and Classic Britain represented Lanarkshire at Scotland’s biggest business-to-business event for travel trade in Aberdeen.Held at the P&J Live on April 19 and 20, VisitScotland Connect gave national businesses the opportunity to connect with key buyers from around the world to help attract visitors and rebuild Scotland’s tourism and events industry.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Businesses representing Lanarkshire met with many of the 252 global tour operators, travel agents and destination management companies attending from 23 countries including the UK, USA, Europe, Canada and Asia Pacific.Lanarkshire featured on a fam trip entitled ‘Wandering in Nature; with a stop at New Lanark UNESCO World Heritage Site and Mill Hotel.Caroline Warbuton, Visit Scotland Destination Development Director, said: “VisitScotland Connect provided an excellent opportunity for Lanarkshire tourism businesses to engage with tour operators and suppliers from across the UK and the world by showcasing this wonderful region to a global audience.

The feedback we have received from both buyers and suppliers is how much they appreciated the chance to meet and do business in person