Business tourism
Edinburgh is the UK’s most favoured city after London to hold an
international conference. The Scottish capital has a strong track
record in delivering successful conferences and major international
events including the MTV Europe Music Awards (November
2003), the G8 (2005) and the 49th NATO conference
(2003).
The city provides a range of conference and meeting venues. You
can host a reception in the Royal Yacht Britannia, prepare for a
seminar in the rooftop garden of a boutique hotel, or host a themed
banquet in the great hall of Edinburgh Castle.
Edinburgh has a strong literary, medical, scientific and legal
heritage. This reputation has fostered
today’s academic excellence, with many of its
universities leading world renowned scientific research and
development. It is also a world leader in business, the arts,
financial services, politics, tourism and technology, as well as home to the Scottish Parliament and Scottish Law Courts.
The Inspiring Capital itself has a strong tourism offering which
entices many business visitors to return as leisure tourists. Edinburgh city centre is a
UNESCO World Heritage Site and has more restaurants per head than
any UK city. The city also boasts specialist, designer and
mainstream retailers, Scotland’s leading tourist attractions and
the world famous Summer festivals and Winter festivals.
Edinburgh is easily accessible. Fly direct from Europe or North America to
Edinburgh Airport. From the airport you can reach the city
centre in less than 30 minutes. Most conference venues and
hotels are centrally located and within walking distance. The
recent addition of new meeting spaces complements the already
impressive range of venues. The proposed expansion of the Edinburgh
International Conference Centre will provide additional exhibition
and meeting facilities.
