Annual General Meeting & Tourism Council 2010

Tourism Conference incorporating AGM and Tourism Council

Over 180 tourism businesses attended the 2010 Tourism Conference which incorporated the Annual General Meeting and Tourism Council at the Marriott Lingfield Park, Surrey.  The event looked at how the £13 billion regional tourism industry can continue to prosper in the current economic climate.  Attendees heard presentations from key industry speakers on subjects ranging from Local Enterprise Partnerships to the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic games.  You are able to view the agenda here and the welcoming address from John Williams and all of the presentations below:

Opening Address
John Williams, Chairman Tourism South East

Time for change - now 2011 and beyond....
Mike Bedingfield, Chief Executive, Tourism South East

Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership
Ron Crank, Head of Sustainable Development, West Sussex County Council

How are we shaping up?
Mark Spreckley, Proprietor, Simmons of Rye
Sean Quinney, General Manager,, Marriott Lingfield Park

619 days to go and counting....
Lindsey Horton, 2012 Training Camp Manager, Tourism South East
Ian Barham, Buckinghamshire Manager for the 2012 Games
 

In the afternoon, members had the opportunity to discuss the future role of Tourism South East and listen to a panel of industry experts  debate issues and questions that had been raised.  In uncertain trading conditions, members confirmed their confidence in Tourism South East's extensive marketing, research and training functions and in the robust and effective program of member benefits.  It is still not too late to have your say by completing our on-line questionnaire.  It should take no longer than 10 minutes to complete and you can access it here.

If you have any questions please contact the membership team 023 8062 5544 or via email.