Laura Wilson joins the VisitAberdeenshire leadership team as Head of Convention Bureau, from Edinburgh-based Speakeasy Productions.

Aberdeen Convention Bureau, an arm of VisitAberdeenshire, works in collaboration with venue partners, universities, and academics to bid for business events, and provides in-destination support to conference organisers and delegates.

In the past twelve months, Aberdeen Convention Bureau has worked with partners to submit 38 bids, and if successful, will bring £19million to the regional economy and over 79,000 bed nights.

Laura Wilson, Head of Convention Bureau, said: “I’m pleased to be joining the VisitAberdeenshire team and look forward to promoting the region as a prime conference destination.”

Chris Foy, CEO, VisitAberdeenshire said: “Laura brings extensive client-side and convention bureau experience and is a key appointment at just the right time as more and more associations realise the potential to explore new horizons in Aberdeen.”