We are now seeking expressions of interest from potential speakers for Day One and Day Three of the conference program - Monday 5 July 2010 and Wednesday 7 July 2010.
Each speaker will be allocated 20-30 mins (to include 5 mins Q & A) - subject to confirmation once paper has been selected - and each forum incorporates extended panel discussions designed to maximise interaction between speakers and the audience.
The overall theme for the 2010 Tourism Futures conference is ‘Leaders Driving Innovation’ and the program will reflect this in its structure.
Speakers will be required to take
a strong focus on ‘futures’ issues: emerging
technologies, trends and developments that will impact
on the tourism industry over the coming decade.
It is expected that presentations will also make use
of cutting edge best practice case studies from around
Australia and at a global level.
This forum examines
the supply side of the tourism industry and
is designed for destination managers and planners,
policy makers, infrastructure providers and
investors. Participants will be seeking briefings
on innovative destination management projects
and policy development that encourages sustainable
destination management.
Consumer Research and Market Winning Insights
This forum presents
the latest knowledge and trends in consumer
behavior and potential industry responses. Topics
include consumer research, product development,
tourism branding and promotion. The program
will ensure extensive opportunities for discussion
and interaction with speakers, via facilitated
panel discussions. This workshop is essential
for all tourism marketing practitioners and
researchers.
International
Education & Tourism
International education
is now Australia’s biggest services export
with over 629 000 enrolments in 2009 generating
over $17 billion for the Australian economy
and at least $6.2billion in fees from onshore
students. The conference program will provide
for discussions, case studies and expert input
into a range of partnership possibilities –
investigating: How tourism products and services
can be included in the educational products
on offer to attract more international students
to Australia; How tourism marketing can add
to the attractiveness of the country and to
the benefits of studying here; and How the tourism
industry can better tap into this growing niche
market?
Achieving a Competitive Edge
This forum will explore
practical means to build Australia’s competitive
edge in the global tourism market. Papers will
focus on keeping pace with advances in technology,
positioning ourselves with the travelling middle
classes of the Asia-Pacific region, responding
to climate change, developing innovative consumer
travel products, achieving quality standards
and supplying a workforce that delivers service
excellence.
Indigenous Tourism
continues to be an important segment of the
tourism industry and a valuable component in
building and diversifying regional economies.
International visitors in particular continue
to place a high value on indigenous experiences,
culture and products and developing innovative,
best practice ways to meet these demands is
an ongoing pursuit. Conference speakers and
discussion will consider these and other aspects
of developing market ready indigenous tourism
products, services and experiences.
Tourism
Online Futures – Applied Workshop
This forum aims
to propel delegates’ understanding of
the online world, in all its rapidly expanding
dimensions, identify opportunities and essential
business responses. This workshop is intensive
and content rich and papers which provide delegates
with practical and applied tools will be sought.
Trends in social networking and its place in
tourism marketing and product development will
be discussed. This workshop is relevant to all
sectors of the tourism industry and all professions.
