Symposium for tourism, arts and culture arrives in the UK as part of the 2014 International Festival for Business
13 May 2014 09:36 AM
We’re proud to announce that we’re
supporting the Tourism Society’s first Tourism Symposium, taking place in
Liverpool next month as part of the International Festival for Business. The
first event of its kind, it will place art, culture, and tourism right at the
heart of the conversation.
The
theme of the symposium is ‘The role of tourism and culture in creating
economic success’ and a range of high-profile speakers from the
tourism, arts and culture sectors will explore ways in which more productive
and creative links can be formed. The line-up of confirmed speakers
includes:
• John Kampfner, Director of the Creative
Industries Federation
• Andrea Nixon, Executive Director of Tate Liverpool
• Clara Mercer, Head of Marketing, British Fashion Council
• Hilary Riva, Creator of London Fashion Week
• Geoffrey Brown, Director of Culture.Info.
Addressing the generation of business, growth,
employment and professional development, the Tourism Symposium forms part of
the International Festival for Business (IFB) - the largest global
concentration of business events during 2014. The IFB is now a 50-day festival
running across June and July, attracting business delegates and trade
intermediaries from around the world. www.ifb2014.com
Get
your tickets now: Early bird discount available
The
event programme begins on 2 June, with an informal reception and supper that
evening at Tate Liverpool, before the full-day Symposium itself on 3 June.
Early bird tickets are now available for just £99 – this covers the
tour, reception, supper and attendance at the Symposium (excluding
accommodation and travel). Book through the Tourism Society website or call 0207 269
9693.
The
Tourism Society are hosting the event with support from VisitBritain, the
Department for Culture, Media and Sport, Arts Council England, UKInbound,
VisitEngland and Marketing Liverpool. Sandra Matthews-Marsh, Chairman, The
Tourism Society commented:
“I am delighted that both Arts Council England and
UKinbound are working with the Tourism Society and our other Patrons to make
this Symposium a success. This is exactly the sort of cooperation between
tourism and culture that the event will be
highlighting.”
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