Traveltech for Scotland News & Opportunities 1 April 2022
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Traveltech for Scotland
The first quarter of 2022 has been a busy one for the Traveltech for Scotland team and community - read on for updates.
Traveltech for Scotland Community
Scottish Edge 18: We are delighted to see three of our Traveltech for Scotland community businesses reach the semi-finals of the latest Scottish Edge competition. Huge congratulations to Biker BnB, Morphic Technology (Joiin) and NextChain and best of luck for the next stage in May.
Joiin is close to launching and you can sign up to find out more. This innovative bike accessory allows you to connect and chat with other members of your group when out cycling. A simple click of the Joiin button instantly allows you to speak with everyone in your group. Alternatively, double tap and say some names of members of your group, to speak to a sub-group instead.
The Tourism Marketing Agency is celebrating growth with Women in Three New Managerial Roles, and Amanda Walkins promoted to Managing Director.
Coastr has made it to the Start-Up Grind Cohort heading to Silicon Valley - we look forward to hearing more about the experience.
Congratulations to Private House Stays on its recent award for Best Commitment to Youth Development from Midlothian and East Lothian Chamber of Commerce, for offering employment opportunities to young people.
Traveltech in the News: Many of our women entrepreneurs and the traveltech community have been featured in the news recently with pieces on Julie Grieve of Criton (Nonius), Nikki Gibson of Swurf, Janani Prabhakaran of Unbaggaged and Elaine Ford of Electrek Explorer .
NFT and Metaverse specialists New Frontier were also recently featured on the work they're developing with the Great Tapestry of Scotland.
Traveltech for Scotland Team: Traveltech Collectives
It's been a busy first quarter of 2022 for the team. We have completed two funded tech collective projects, one with visitor attractions and the other with hospitality businesses. We look forward to sharing the outputs and resources created from these projects with you soon. Read the full newsletter via the link below.
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