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Overwhelming response to conference
Following the recent announcement about the conference, the project group assigned to this feasibility study have been overwhelmed by the response.
More than 100 people from across Dumfries and Galloway have already registered for the conference which will take place from 2-5pm on Thursday 21st May at the Urr Valley Hotel, Castle Douglas. Places are limited so if you would still like to attend we advise you to book now to avoid disappointment.
Please use this link to book your place BOOK HERE
Conference Date Announced
2 - 5pm, Thursday 21st. May 2009
Urr Valley Hotel, Castle Douglas
Following an extended consultation process on the potential development of a private sector led tourism organisation for Dumfries and Galloway, the Area Tourism Partnership’s project group is now pleased to announce the date of the conference and encourages all tourism businesses and the wider community with an interest in the future of tourism in Dumfries and Galloway to attend. The conference will take place in Urr Valley Hotel, Castle Douglas from 2 – 5pm on Thursday 21st May 2009.
Please use this link to book your place BOOK HERE
Delegates will hear from tourism consultants Professor Terry Stevens and Yvonne Crook of the Stevens View Partnership, recognised for their pioneering approach to destination development.
Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis so early booking is advisable.
For further information on this study please contact Laura Barron from the Stevens View Partnership, consultants to the Area Tourism Partnership ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or call 01808 511489
For directions to the venue visit www.urrvalleyhotel.com
Agenda:
1400 Welcome, introduction and background to the project by Joan Mitchell, Area Tourism Partnership 1410 Approach to study, market trends and international best practice by Professor Terry Stevens
1440 Destination development in Scotland by Yvonne Crook
1500 Opportunities, challenges and implications by Terry Stevens
1515 Tea/coffee
1530 The proposed way forward by Terry Stevens and Yvonne Crook
1600 Steering group - A response by Tom Gillespie
1610 Discussion led by Terry Stevens
1640 Next Steps and Action
1650 Conclusions and thanks
1700 Close
Please support the conference and reserve your place using this link BOOK HERE
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