The Grampians region tourism conference will be held in Ararat during June and will focus on finding opportunities for business growth.
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The Conference, to be held at the Ararat Town Hall on Wednesday, June 2, will bring together a range of inspirational guests selected for their specialised knowledge in a variety of tourism sectors.
Guest speakers will share their expertise regarding the visitor economy and share opportunities for the industry with attendees as the sector continues to feel the effects of COVID-19 restrictions.
"We're excited that we've been able to secure some expert presenters who offer extensive knowledge and experience in tourism," said Grampians Tourism CEO Marc Sleeman.
"Each speaker at this year's conference is a leader in their field providing local tourism operators the chance to learn from the best in the business."
Grampians Tourism is the peak body for tourism in the Grampians region. It encompasses, and is directly supported by, Ararat Rural City, Horsham Rural City, Northern Grampians Shire, Southern Grampians Shire. Its primary purpose is to deliver a coordinated approach to marketing, product development, infrastructure investment and industry development for the Grampians Region.
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High calibre guest speakers will include Bill Forrester, Founder of Travability Travel, Kate Thompson, Marketing Strategist at littleBIG Agency, Nigel Aldons, Head of Global Markets and Commercial, Visit Victoria.
The conference keynote speaker is Kurt Fearnley, AO. Kurt is a three-time Paralympic gold medallist with a can-do attitude that makes the impossible possible. At the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, he won gold and silver medals and was chosen as Australian Flag Bearer for the Closing Ceremony.
Kurt's determination and never-say-die attitude have rewarded him with the highest accolades in disability sport.
The Conference will take place on 2 June from 9 am - 4.30 pm at the Ararat Town Hall.
Tickets are $120 and includes the full conference program, lunch and afternoon tea.
Grampians Tourism invites anyone with an interest in the visitor economy to attend this regional tourism conference.
To purchase tickets head to https://bit.ly/3uEIlBi
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