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Early Bird booking is open for the 2019 Tourism Management Institute Annual Convention taking place in Chester on 23-24 October. This is the event for anyone working, studying or interested in tourism destination management who want to find out about current issues affecting tourism.

Day one sees a repeat of our highly-rated Practitioner/Student Summit with a mix of student, practitioner and topical speakers and the opportunity to participate in speed networking sessions. In the afternoon there are a choice study tours covering topics as diverse as interpreting heritage for a younger generation, targeting the luxury market around the world and the changing shape of city centres. Our evening activities will take place at the unique Storyhouse.

The main convention takes place at the Queens Park Campus adjoining the River Dee and includes a mix of plenary speakers, break outs and panel discussion on topical issues.

Confirmed speakers to date include:
• Thomas Chartres-Moore - Stephens Scown Solicitors
• Jamie Christon - Chester Zoo
• Andrew Keeling - Hotel Solutions
• Dr Andy Lyons - Chester University
• Anthony Pickles - VisitBritain/VisitEngland
• Shaon Talukder - Geotourist
• Sean Taylor - Zipworld
• David Webb - FSB Defra
• Jon Young - BDRC
• Marketing Cheshire
• Sykes Cottages

This event is open to anyone involved in destination management with Early Bird rates (all plus VAT) for members of partner associations ie ATCM, Tourism Alliance, HTF, BAFA, BD, TS and RPTI, IPM, starting at £195 for the full two day event or £150 for 24th only, non Member rates are £220 for the full event or £180 for 24th only, TMI Members from £130 and student rates from £20. Visit www.tmi.org.uk to book.

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THE SENIOR LEADERSHIP FORUM IS THE FLAGSHIP EVENT OF THE BUSINESS OF EVENTS PROGRAMME, ATTRACTING APPROXIMATELY 200 SENIOR EXECUTIVES FROM ACROSS THE UK AND EUROPEAN EVENTS INDUSTRY ALONG WITH EXTENSIVE ENGAGEMENT WITH GOVERNMENT, INDUSTRY MEDIA AND OTHER INFLUENCERS.
Taking place at The Mermaid London, this one day invitation only event will see keynote speakers and panel sessions covering a number of topics which are seen to be fundamental to the overall success and growth of the sector, including; talent and skills, attracting additional international business to the UK, trends and research and how the UK’s new Industrial Strategy and Tourism Sector Deal can be fully supported and integrated into the sector.

Following the Forum, a Leadership Reception will be held for all attendees and invited guests.