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IACC Venue Study Tour – Edinburgh & Glasgow – Scotland
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Join us for an IACC guided tour of some of Scotland’s most impressive meeting and conference focused venues across Edinburgh and Glasgow on Thursday 14 and Friday 15 May.
This one night, two day IACC experience will introduce members to a curated selection of leading venues in two of Scotland’s most dynamic cities. Across the tour, attendees will gain valuable insight into meeting space design, event technology, hospitality services and operational best practice across diverse corporate and conference focused environments.
The tour begins in central Edinburgh at 10am on Thursday, and concludes on Friday afternoon with return coach transfers to Edinburgh Airport and Edinburgh city centre. With the programme running Thursday and Friday, participants also have the option to extend their stay over the weekend and explore Scotland further.
We look forward to welcoming venue leaders, meeting professionals and those responsible for learning and training spaces, coming together to network, ideate and share their experiences of similar demands and professional objectives in the corporate services environment.
This experience includes insight to a range of Edinburgh and Glasgow venues, hosted networking activities, transportation during the tour (excluding travel to Thursday’s meeting point) and meals. The tour also features a visit to a renowned Scottish whisky distillery and an evening themed around traditional Scottish hospitality.
What to Expect
Over two days, attendees will:
- Visit a range of Edinburgh and Glasgow venues focused on meetings, training and corporate events
- Gain behind-the-scenes insight into venue operations, client service strategies and conference facility design
- Enjoy a whisky distillery experience at Auchentoshan, including an informal networking stop en route to Glasgow
- Experience traditional Scottish hospitality, including a themed dinner featuring the ceremonial Addressing of the Haggis
- Stay overnight at the Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel, a leading Scottish conference hotel
- Network with fellow IACC members across hosted sessions, meals and coach transfers
- Explore trends in sustainability, technology, delegate experience and learning environment design
Outline Agenda
Day 1 – Edinburgh to Glasgow (Thursday 14 May)
10:00 – Tour begins in central Edinburgh
Attendees gather near the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC), where the day begins with a guided visit offering insight into one of the city’s flagship conference venues.
The group will then visit the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, followed by an additional Edinburgh meeting venue to be confirmed shortly. Across these stops, attendees will see a variety of design styles and operational approaches that support corporate events and educational gatherings.
Afternoon – Travel to Glasgow via Auchentoshan Distillery
Following the Edinburgh venue visits, the tour will depart for Glasgow. En route, the group will enjoy a hosted visit to Auchentoshan Whisky Distillery, including a short tour and an opportunity to learn about Scotland’s whisky traditions while engaging in informal networking.
Evening – Scottish Themed Dinner & Overnight Stay
The day concludes at the Golden Jubilee Hotel & Conference Centre, where attendees will enjoy dinner featuring Scottish culinary traditions, including the ceremonial Addressing of the Haggis. Overnight accommodation will be provided at the Golden Jubilee.
Day 2 – Glasgow & Return to Edinburgh (Friday 15 May)
After breakfast at the Golden Jubilee, the group will embark on a curated tour of Glasgow’s meeting and conference landscape. Planned stops include:
- Golden Jubilee Conference Facilities – a brief guided tour of the host hotel’s spaces
- Strathclyde University – Technology & Innovation Centre (TIC)
- BAaD – Barras Art and Design
- Hampden Park
These visits will showcase Glasgow’s unique blend of academic, creative, cultural and large-scale event venues, with discussions around design versatility, client experience and operational delivery.
The tour concludes mid-afternoon with a coach return to Edinburgh Airport at approximately 3:00pm, followed by a central Edinburgh drop-off at around 4:00pm for those wishing to extend their stay.
Accommodation
Overnight single occupancy accommodation on Thursday is included within the study tour fee and provided at the Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel.
We have secured preferred overnight accommodation on Wednesday night (for early arrivals) at the Moxy Hotel, conveniently located next to the EICC. A booking discount code will be shared with registered attendees once finalised.
Who Should Attend
This event is open to staff of IACC member organisations and is ideal for:
- General managers and senior leaders of conference, training and meeting venues
- Sales and commercial teams working with corporate, association and education markets
- Operations, facilities and event services managers
- Venue owners and developers exploring best practice in meeting focused environments
Fees and Inclusions
The study tour fee of GBP £525 including VAT includes:
- Transportation during the tour from the central Edinburgh meeting point on Thursday morning to the final drop-offs on Friday
- Guided Edinburgh and Glasgow venue visits
- Visit to Auchentoshan Distillery
- Dinner and themed Scottish evening at the Golden Jubilee, including pre dinner drinks and wine with dinner. Cash bar open after dinner.
- Overnight accommodation on Thursday (single occupancy).
- Breakfast and lunch on Friday
- Refreshment breaks across both days
Participants are responsible for:
- Travel to the Edinburgh meeting point for Thursday morning
- Any optional overnight accommodation on Wednesday at the Moxy Hotel (discount code to be provided), or other hotels in the city.
- Personal expenses and extras
Registration
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity— Register today
If you have any questions, please contact Kate Bacon at kbacon@iacconline.org
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