The Tourism Society - People in all the right places

We have created an active steering committee comprising stakeholders from the media, industry associations, the domestic travel trade, National
and Regional Tourist Boards and key exhibitors. They will guide, plan and prepare this prestigious event and help us create a trade show of which all sectors of the domestic tourism industry can be proud.

By invitation only.

More information coming soon.

According to Personnel Today, staff turnover in the hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism industry is around 30%; the highest of any sector. With a competitive employment marketplace and online training solutions becoming more readily available, tourism professionals are increasingly turning to CPD (Continual Professional Development) schemes to expand their CVs and prove that they are up-to-date with the ever changing travel and tourism industry. But what is CPD? How does it work? What schemes are available?

Join the Tourism Society for their first international ‘Tourism Question Time’ debate on the first day of World Travel Market. The topic of the debate will be ‘How to Achieve the 2012 Legacy’ with expert panellists from the UK and overseas.

The Tourism Society and TravMedia are proud to present the 5th Annual Media Masterclass. Following the huge successes of the previous year’s events with over 130 attendees last year, there are obviously plenty of you out there who need some advice from experts on how to create successful media campaigns. This event aims to provide delegates with a better understanding of how they can most effectively use different areas of the media to create successful campaigns. Whether you struggle to get your business noticed in the local paper or on television this is the event for you!

Jasmijn Mueller has just completed her dissertation ‘The role of tourism consultants in tourism development’ towards her Master’s degree. As part of her research into this topic she interviewed a number of consultants of all disciplines and company sizes, many of who are members of the TCN. At this meeting she will present her findings and give an insight into this under researched topic.

Join the Tourism Society for our prestigious Annual Dinner in the exclusive surroundings of the House of Commons. This premier networking event will begin with a champagne reception on the Terrace followed by a sumptuous three-course meal including wine. The dress code is formal (black-tie/national dress). Individual and table bookings are available.