Visitor Economy Networking Day
Date and time
Location
Description
Join Isle of Man Tourism at this year's Visitor Economy Networking Day at the Villa Marina on the 25th March 2015.
This is a great opportunity to find out what's happening in 2015/2016, gain insight on key topics relevant to the tourism industry and meet fellow members of the industry.
Programme and speakers:
10:00 - 11:00 - Tourism Update by Robin Bischert, Director of Isle of Man Tourism, Destination Management audit update by Simon Matthews, Director, Matthews Associates and a review of current tourism trends with Huw Williams, Director, SOUK Response
11:00 - 11:30 - 2014 Tourism Market Research Findings by Anthony Lydall, Strategic Marketing
11:30 - 12:00 - Q&A – an opportunity to ask the above speakers about questions you might have based on their presentations
12:00 - 14:00 - Visitor Economy Networking Lunch
Join representatives from Isle of Man Tourism and key stakeholders of the Island's Visitor Economy for a light buffet lunch. This is an ideal opportunity to network with fellow members of the industry and identify potential joint working opportunities.
Attendees will range from carriers, tour operators, attraction providers, activity providers to accommodation providers and event organisers.
14:00 - 15:00 - Campsite discussion with Andrew Walker, Island Contracts Manager, G4S Assessment Services - Quality in Tourism (for campsite owners/operators only)
14:00 - 15:00 - Presentation on The Value of Authenticity with Huw Williams, Director, SOUK Response and an overview of the Isle of Man PR Strategy for 2015 with James Gordon-MacIntosh, Managing Partner, Hope & Glory
15:00 - 16:00 - National Accessibility Scheme discussion with Andrew Walker, Island Contracts Manager, G4S Assessment Services - Quality in Tourism
15:00 - 16:00 - Business development briefings with Go Mann Adventures, Knockaloe Beg Farm, Adventurous Experiences and Isle of Man Trike Tours – hear from fellow industry members on how they operate their business and how they have utilised Department support to grow their business.
We hope you can attend the day and we look forward to welcoming you.
Please note - we ask that you register for each individual session you plan on attending and limit two representative from your organisation at each.
