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Barrhead Travel president Jacqueline Dobson takes up expanded role with Scottish Chambers of Commerce

Barrhead Travel
Dea Jusufi
28 January 2026

Barrhead Travel president Jacqueline Dobson has vowed to ensure travel and tourism "remains central" to conversations around the country's economic strategy and policy development in her new role as vice-president of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC).

Headshot of Barrhead's Jacqueline Dobson
(Credit: Barrhead Travel)

Dobson said she was 'honoured and proud' to receive recognition from the SCC (Credit: Barrhead Travel)

The SCC, which represents 12,000 Scottish companies and 30 affiliated local chambers, said Dobson's promotion recognised her "significant leadership" across Scotland's travel sector, describing her as a "driving force in championing travel and tourism within Scotland".

SCC president Rodney Ayre welcomed Dobson’s appointment, highlighting the value of her travel industry expertise and her "strategic insight" across international markets. He also emphasised leaders like Dobson bring essential experience as "Scottish businesses face challenging economic conditions".