Getaway Travel and Tourism Conference coming in July

THE second annual Getaway Travel and Tourism Conference will take place at the Sandton Convention Centre on July 26-27.

The conference will focus on the opportunities and challenges facing the travel and tourism sector post-2010.

Speakers will focus on a broad range of subjects pertinent to the industry, including inbound tourism trends, Africa’s political landscape as it pertains to tourism, environmental issues, e-marketing and foreign exchange regulations.
 
Among the line-up of industry leaders offering perspectives will be Rick Taylor, ceo of the Business Tourism Company; Simon Gear, Environmental Specialist, SDG Consulting; Mariëtte du Toit-Helmbold, ceo, Cape Town Tourism; William Price, SA Tourism’s e-Marketing Global Manager; and Branco Brikc, editor of The Daily Maverick.
 
The conference provides a platform for role players to share their expertise and skills in an ongoing initiative to improve the South African tourism landscape.
 
The event has been structured to allow speakers and delegates to network across a broad range of tourism-related issues. The first day follows a conference format that will inform the industry on the latest trends, industry insights and challenges, with workshops on the second day focusing on equipping SMEs with tools to ensure the success of their businesses.
 
The organisers are offering an early-bird special to the conference until the end of June. Full details of the conference line-up and prices are available at www.getawayconference.co.za