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TOURISM SOCIETY SCOTLAND  –  STIRLING COUNCIL

Realising The Full Promotional and Business Opportunities From Homecoming 2014 and Thematic Years

NB - please note that the venue for this event has changed to Forth Valley Campus.
The aim of this event is to explore through developing an understanding of the Scottish Government’s objectives behind Homecoming 2014 and the intervening thematic years, Stirling Council’s plans for the Battle of Bannockburn 700th Anniversary celebrations in June 2014,  reflection on best practice from Homecoming 2009, and discussion amongst industry participants how the Scottish tourism industry, individual businesses, and destinations can maximise the benefits and opportunities from Homecoming 2014.

Programme
09.30 to 10.00        Registration (Coffee and Tea on arrival)
10.00 to 10.10        Welcome & Introduction - Kenneth Wardrop MTS, Tourism Society Scotland
10.10 to 10.30    Overview of Homecoming 2014 -  Mark Stewart MTS, Special Projects Manager, Event Scotland
10.30 to 11.10        Case Studies from Homecoming 2009:
Brian Hay MTS, Queen Margaret University
Susan Garnsworthy, Director, Dumfries & Galloway Arts

11.10 to 11.30        Battle of Bannockburn 700th Anniversary June 2014 - Rebecca Maxwell, Assistant Chief Executive, Stirling Council
11.30 to 11.50        Q/A session – all Speakers
11.50 to 12.05        Comfort Break

12.05 to 12.30    How to make the most of the Homecoming Year - Group Discussions  (moderated/ facilitated)
12.30 to 12.50    Feedback on Group Discussions (by moderator/ facilitator)
12.50 to 13.00    Closing Remarks - Kenneth Wardrop MTS - TSS

13.00 to 14.00    Networking Lunch
14.00                 Close of event

In association with:

Tourism Society members: £40.00 (inc. networking lunch)

Non-members: £50.00 (inc. networking lunch)

Students: £20.00
For a registration form click here. Please use the form to book your places - do not book them directly through this website. Ring Carole Sherlock, Chair of TS Scotland, if you have any questions 01355 529 340.