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Tourism Society celebrates 25 years
The Tourism Society is celebrating its 25th anniversary on Monday, July 15th.
The focus of the event will be to look at where tourism will be in 25 years’ time. Following a brief review of the situation in 1977 and subsequent years, a forecast will be given of the tourism picture in 2027 with eminent industry representatives sharing their vision of the future for their particular sector.
The Keynote address will be the Rt Hon Tessa Jowell MP, Secretary of State, Culture, Media and Sport. Speakers include:
Sir George Young Bt MP: ‘Tourism 25 Years Ago – The Politician’s Perspective’
Robin Lingard: ‘Implementing Tourism Policies – The Civil Servant’s Perspective’
Victor Middleton: ‘The Future of Tourism’
Patricia Barnett, Tourism Concern: ‘Corporate Social Responsibility in Tourism’
Professor David Airey: ‘National Tourist Offices in 2027’
Richard Tobias, BITOA: ‘Incoming Tourism to the UK’
Ian Reynolds, ABTA: ‘The Travel Agent in 2027’
Ian Brooks, travelbargains.tv: ‘Alternative Purchasing Media’
Gary Beckwith, City Cruises: ‘Cruising down the River’
Richard Tibbott, Locum Destination Consulting: ‘Visitor Attractions of the Future’
Tim Whitehead, Torbay Council: ‘Do UK Resorts have a Future?’
Sir Rocco Forte, RF Hotels: ‘The Hotel Industry in 25 Years’ Time’
Dr Patrick Greene, The Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester: ‘Museums 25 Years on’
For more information contact:
The Tourism Society, 1 Queen Victoria Terrace, Sovereign Court, London E1W 3HA
Tel: (020) 7488 2789 Fax: (020) 7488 9148
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Website: www.tourismsociety.org
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