Our final seminar of the year took place in Inverness today. It's been a good run, and we're grateful for having had the chance to go all across the country, from Lochgilphead to Stornoway. I hope that all of the businesses who attened have learnt something, and it's good to get a chance to meet the people who are actually using the techniques we teach.
It's no lie to say that we learn as much from them as they do from us. And it helps us to focus our seminars more keenly on the required subjects.
The seminars have definitely been enhanced with the involvement of ex-hotelier Rene Looper. Who has gallantly filled the 'dead zone' after lunchtime, with his real life experiences in the hospitality industry. Thus reinforcing the seminar topics and presenting them in a more poignant way for the delegates.
Rene's latest project http://www.greaterspeyside.com/ has also helped us to illustrate other topics more vividly. Particularly regarding destination management and streamlining content.
I'd also like to thank the Scottish Tourism Forum and Iain, Elaine and Sharon, for organising the events and fuelling me with cups of coffee.
Hopefully there are lots more to come in the New Year. (but let's get Xmas out of the way first).
