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After 18 years with Glasgow Life, our Chief Executive Susan Deighan is set to retire later this year. Susan helped create our charity in 2007 and was appointed Chief Executive in April 2022 having held senior positions including Deputy Chief Executive and Director of City Marketing and External Relations. She will step down on Friday 27 June 2025. Susan has led Glasgow Life through a transformative period marked by financial stabilisation and significant global recognition for Glasgow as a leading culture, sport, tourism and events city. During her tenure, Glasgow Life has also spearheaded initiatives aimed at making a real difference in local communities, including successful programmes tackling health inequality, digital exclusion, social isolation and helping more people improve their wellbeing. Our search for a new Chief Executive will begin soon. Click the link in the comments to find out more 👇

Discover why Glasgow continues to captivate audiences worldwide, as The MICHELIN Guide shines a spotlight on our city’s vibrant culture, rich history, and incredible hospitality in their "2 Days in Glasgow" article. From our stunning landmarks like Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum to our thriving food scene, Glasgow offers a unique blend of experiences. As we prepare to host the Michelin Guide Ceremony 2025, this recognition reinforces Glasgow’s position as a top-tier destination for business and leisure tourism. 🔗 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ew3ubUSS Glasgow Life - Glasgow Science Centre - University of Glasgow - voco® Grand Central Glasgow - Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel & Spa - The Clydeside Distillery

How's your diary looking for 2025? Well before it gets too full - here's a date you won't want to miss. Wednesday 22nd Jan and a time. 11am - the perfect time to hear from our client services team about how our sustainability certification can work for your business and the benefits of becoming a member of Green Tourism. This FREE webinar is open to all wherever you are on your sustainability journey. https://lnkd.in/dcfTrSMq Diane Knight Scott Maclean Clare Wheeler-Kirk Lisa Wilson Janie Neumann

Glasgow Convention Bureau is proud to share highlights from our 2024 Impact Activity! 📣 This year saw the launch of the Glasgow Conference Impact Network, uniting academic, charity, and conference stakeholders to ensure long-term positive impact is felt in our communities when conferences are hosted in Glasgow. 💡 Key achievements: - 7 initiatives delivered - 40% more events vs. 2023 - 1096 participants engaged 📊 84% of attendees felt a positive impact! 🎉 We look forward to building on this in 2025! 🔗 Swipe to learn more, and visit https://lnkd.in/efWmbUEd

✨ Season's Greetings from the Visit Glasgow team! 🎄 As 2024 comes to a close, we want to thank our amazing tourism and hospitality community for making Glasgow shine this year. Here's to a festive season filled with joy and prosperity! We look forward to collaborating with you in 2025, supporting your efforts to grow Glasgow’s tourism and events sector. 🌟 Wishing you all the best for the holidays and a fantastic New Year! #VisitGlasgow #TeamGlasgow

🌟 A wonderful visit to the stunning Crossbasket Castle Hotel, Spa & Restaurant 🌟 We’re proud to have this exquisite member hotel as part of our Visit Glasgow community. Nestled near Glasgow, Crossbasket Castle offers unmatched luxury, breath-taking grounds, and an award-winning dining experience by Michel Roux Jr. Exciting updates are on the horizon for this historic gem, ensuring its legacy as a top destination for visitors and events alike. A heartfelt thank you to the Crossbasket team for their continued support and hospitality. Explore more: https://lnkd.in/eHWceDax #VisitGlasgow #MeetGlasgow

Yesterday marked the final meeting of the year for the businesses of the Cathedral Precinct, as we came together to plan exciting initiatives for 2025. As we look ahead to celebrating Glasgow 850, we’re thrilled that this group of iconic visitor attractions - Glasgow Cathedral, St Mungo's Museum, Provand's Lordship, Glasgow Royal Infirmary Museum, and the Necropolis - will continue to work together to bring unique experiences to both locals and visitors. The collaboration has always been about showcasing the rich history and cultural heritage of Glasgow, and 2025 promises to take this even further as we celebrate Glasgow's 850th anniversary and the enduring spirit of our city. The year ahead will be filled with engaging events, interactive exhibitions, and special activities designed to highlight Glasgow’s past while looking towards its future. We are excited to share more details soon, but in the meantime, we encourage everyone to explore these historic sites and join us in celebrating Glasgow’s incredible history. Together, we’re making this an unforgettable year for all who visit! For more details of the attractions, visit our webpage https://lnkd.in/e5mGHW7u Katherine West, Phillipa MacInnes, Ally McAdam, Jenny Clark, Laura Millar, Margaret-Mary Tartaglia, Heather Beadling, Colin Campbell, Ailene Hunter, Anne Marie Gray, Ruth Johnston, Graeme Boyle.

Our Tourism Manager Anne Marie Gray had the pleasure of catching up with Visit Glasgow members The DRG Group and their new Head of Sales, Erin Culley! 🎉 It was fantastic to refresh ourselves of their fabulous venues across Glasgow. With an incredible mix of heritage and contemporary eateries, they offer private and semi-private spaces that are perfect for business networking breakfasts, lunches, and drinks receptions. 🍴✨ We’re excited to continue collaborating with their team through our Glasgow Convention Bureau, events, marketing, and travel trade activity. Here’s to strengthening partnerships and showcasing Glasgow as the ultimate visitor destination! #VisitGlasgow #TheDRGGroup #GlasgowVenues #NetworkingEvents #BusinessHospitality

Destination team member Nicola Muir will be joining Olaf Furniss, Katie Duffy and Professor Matt Brennan at the Resonate Conference tomorrow as part of a panel discussion titled Glasgow City of Music: A Music Lover’s Destination. This is an exciting opportunity to discuss why Glasgow, with its UNESCO City of Music title, is a must visit city for music fans.

A huge congratulations to Glasgow Science Centre, World Athletics Indoor Championships Glasgow 24 and Hannah Cochrane winning the Climate Action, Outstanding Sporting Event and Rising Star awards respectively at the VisitScotland Scottish Thistle Awards 2024! 🎉 Your achievements highlight the incredible work being done across our city to create memorable experiences for visitors and locals alike. A special shoutout too, to all of the Glasgow nominees and winners involved this year. Your dedication to excellence in tourism and events is what makes Glasgow such a vibrant and welcoming destination. 🌍💜 #ThistleAwards #TeamGlasgow