UKinbound is delighted to bring you details of the Convention 2010. Taking place in York, the event will provide a well balanced mix of business opportunities, staff development, political debate and celebration.
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This year\rquote s UKinbound Convention will focus on preparing your businesses for the upturn and for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Topics will include business recovery, e-commerce, rapidly developing overseas markets and ticketing, accommodation and transport during the 2012 Games.
Confirmed Speakers
Digby Lord Jones of Birmingham - Former Director General of the CBI and former Minister of State for UK Trade and Investment
Rt. Hon Margaret Hodge MP - Minister for Culture, Creative Industries & Tourism
Tobias Ellwood MP - Conservative Shadow Minister for Tourism, Licensing and Gambling
Charles Prew - CEO, Barcelo UK Hotels
Walter Dobrowolski - Managing Director, SportsMark
Patrick Hoffstetter - Managing Director, Lastminute.com
Donna Taylor - Head of Accommodation, London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games (LOCOG)
Sandie Dawe - Chief Executive, VisitBritain
Keith Beecham - Director of Overseas Network, VisitBritain
Helena Egan - Sales Manager for Destination Marketing, TripAdvisor
Keith Betton - Facilitator
Who should attend?
Decision makers, senior managers, buyers and sellers of tourism products plus key personnel from: Tour Operators; Ground Handlers & DMCs; Accommodation Providers; Regional & National Tourist Boards; Attractions; Transportation Companies Heritage Sites; Theatre & Sporting Ticket Suppliers; Restaurants & Caterers; English Language Schools; Other service suppliers to the tourism industry.
The event is also open to businesses that are not members of UKinbound.
Confirmed Delegates
To view the list of delegates booked so far, please click here.
Location
The Convention 2010 will take place in York, a lively, riverside city with beautiful historic streets, a vibrant caf\'e9 culture, stunning museums and art galleries and numerous world class attractions. York is a year-round destination steeped in history and culture, supported by an extensive selection of hotel accommodation and with easy access for motorway and mainline train networks.
The Convention sessions will take place at York Racecourse one of the city\rquote s flagship venues and a regular winner of Racecourse of the Year.
Accommodation
Delegates have a choice of accommodation, at either the Marriott York Hotel or the Holiday Inn York.
Delegate Rates
A day-delegate rate for local organisations not requiring accommodation, will be priced at \'a3299 + VAT.
All other delegate rates include two nights' accommodation.
VAT will be added to all bookings at 15% until and including 31 December 2009 and at 17.5% from 01 January 2010.
The Early Bird rate is for all UKinbound Members who book on or before 18 December 2009. For bookings made after (the Standard Member Rate) this date we cannot guarantee your choice of accommodation.
Bookings and Member-Only Offers
Members can save \'a350 on your 2nd delegate booking and \'a3100 on your 3rd!
The first 50 Tour Operators to book will be in with a chance of winning one of the 15 free room upgrades for the spectacular Carlton Towers, on Thursday 04 February after the Gala Dinner.
To book online please click here
To request an invoice email us by clicking here
To download the Booking Form please click here
Please note you can only book places for the first delegate online, to qualify for second and third delegate rates please request an invoice.
The Programme
Wednesday, 03 February
15.00 Registration and check-in
16.00-17.30 Business Seminars at the Marriott York Hotel
19.00 Drinks reception at the Marriott York Hotel
19.45 Coaches to collect guest for dine around
20.00 Dine Around York
22.00 Post-Dinner Drinks at the Living Room, York
Thursday, 04 February
09.00 Coaches from the Marriott York Hotel and Holiday Inn York
09.30 Opening Sessions and Keynote address from Digby Lord Jones of Birmingham
10.35 Panel Debate
11.40 Refreshments
12.00 AGM and Industry Panel
13.30 Lunch
14.30 Business-to-Business Workshop
17.00 Coaches return guests to hotels
18.30 Coaches to Carlton Towers
19.30 Gala Dinner & Annual Awards Ceremony
00.00 Coaches to collect guests and return to hotels
Friday, 05 February
10.30 Familiarisation Trips, optional
Additional activities for tour operators may be added to the programme for Saturday 06 and Sunday 07 February.
For more information on the Convention 2010 please email Ali or call us on
+44 (0)20 7395 7500.
