Domestic tourism in the spotlight
There is just 24 hours to go before TravelMole’s next FastConference, and tickets are available by calling 020 7691 3292.
Operators, agents, suppliers and industry professionals will gather for the event on Tuesday May 10 in London. Experts lined up to speak on the subject are:
* Graeme Barnett, event director of WTM and British Travel Trade Fair
* Thomas Cook head of trade relations, Anna Bentley;
* England marketing director for VisitBritain, Michael Bedingfield;
* East Midland Tourism chief executive Richard Dickinson and
* British Holiday and Home Parks Association director general, Ros Pritchard.
Moderating the event is TravelMole’s columnist and ex-Travel Weekly editor, Jeremy Skidmore. T
he event takes place at the New Connaught Rooms, Great Queen Street, London, from 3pm – 5pm on May 10, and is followed by drinks and a chance to network.
For details and to register go to www.travelmole.com/fastconferences or call 020 7691 3292.
The price is £99 for delegates, reduced to £59 for tour operators and agents, and £49 for students.
Ginny McGrath
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