The project will see those studying and involved in the events industry in Scotland attend the golfing event at . The move, organised by the Scottish Government and Ryder Cup Europe, will boost efforts to ensure Scotland remains the ‘perfect stage’ for major events.
Scotland’s Commonwealth Games and sport minister Shona Robison revealed the plan at the SportAccord Convention yesterday (9 April) as she spoke on how the Commonwealth Games and Ryder Cup are creating a skills legacy to attract future high-calibre events.
"Scotland is the now well established as a world-leading event destination and we are determined to grow our events industry, and the expertise within it, to deliver events which provide impact and international profile for Scotland," said Robison.
"The Commonwealth Games and Ryder Cup events are bringing tangible physical, social and economic benefits Scotland, with new world-class facilities, improved infrastructure and will leave a skills legacy long after the athletes have gone home."
As part of the project, 300 event management staff and students will be invited to the Ryder Cup to see first-hand how a global event is organised, just one of a number of initiatives to foster a developed skills base that future organisers can use to deliver world-class events.
Paul Bush, chief operating officer for EventScotland said: "The Ryder Cup is one of the world’s biggest sporting events, and this programme will give current and future event professionals a unique opportunity to get valuable first-hand experience at Gleneagles.
"Scotland is the perfect stage for events, and our talented pool of event managers is part of the reason for our success to date. Whether through event-based training or the important tourism service programmes being run by VisitScotland, we must continue to invest in our people to ensure we retain a high-level of workforce for the industry in years to come."
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