Beyond the City Lights
Beyond the City Lights Rural Tourism Conferences
Beyond the City Lights Rural Tourism Conferences will be offered in
5 locations during April, May and October 2008.
The focus of these conferences is to advance tourism in local communities
across Ontario. Beyond the City Lights Conferences provides the opportunity
to explore industry trends, hear about tourism success stories and pick
up marketing ideas and strategies. Participants will also be able to
learn about local tourism opportunities and take part in networking
and brochure swaps.
Anyone involved or interested in local tourism is encouraged to attend
- business owners, festival and event organizers, attraction operators,
accommodation providers, tourism committee members, tourism marketing
coordinators, chambers of commerce, BIAs, economic development staff,
municipal councillors or anyone considering getting into tourism.
The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs works
with local tourism partners to coordinate the Beyond the City Lights
Rural Tourism Conferences. Each conference is organized and hosted
by a committee of tourism partners and is sponsored and supported
by many local organizations and businesses.
Locations and Registration
Each conference has been developed by a local planning committee and
will feature a variety of speakers, sessions and topics. Registration
will be coordinated by a local organization in each of the communities.
Please check this site often as the conference agendas and registration
details for each event will be posted as they become available.
Bobcaygeon
Date: Wednesday, April 16th, 2008
Location: The Lakeview Arts Barn, 2300 Pigeon Lake Rd
The Getaway Country Tourism Partnership presents "Connection
~ Attraction ~ Satisfaction
Tourism Excellence". Come and
find out how to connect with your customers, co-workers and others
to influence your business success. Learn about the latest travel
trends and niche marketing opportunities and discover how you can
attract and retain valuable "Generation Y" youth in your
business or organization. Hear from a panel of local business owners
and festival event organizers who will share their success stories.
Brochure: html
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Registration Form: html
version ; PDF
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Simcoe County
Date: Tuesday April 29th, 2008
Location: Casino Rama 5899 Rama Road
The Simcoe County Tourism Alliance presents "Making
a BIG Deal of Customer Service".
Learn strategies on how to deliver exceptional customer service, put
your business on the world wide map, identify opportunities for innovative
packages, develop product for niche markets and more. Get the inside
track on all the exciting tourism initiatives happening within Simcoe
County and how you can participate.
Brochure: html
version ; PDF version
- 3,145 kb
Registration Form: html
version ; PDF
version - 21kb
Leamington
Date: Wednesday April 23rd, 2008
Date: Thursday April 24th
Location: Pelee Days Inn, Leamington
Pre Conference Tour: Explore Opportunities in Essex County & Welcome
Reception
A Recipe for Tourism Success" is the theme for this
year's conference. The conference organizers are serving up a program
menu that will inspire and excite anyone involved in tourism. Find
out about visitor trends in this region and how you can work with
other tourism partners to create experiences that will drive customers
to your location. Hear from local entrepreneurs and event organizers
who will share their success stories.
During the pre-conference tour on April 23rd you can visit and explore
various attractions throughout Essex County. A welcome reception will
kick-off the conference and will feature local foods.
Brochure: html
version ; PDF
version - 481 kb
Registration Form: html
version ; PDF
version - 104 kb
St. Marys
Date: Monday, May 5th, 2008
Location: St Marys Golf and Country Club, St Marys
Perth County Visitors' Association, Tourism Oxford, Stratford
Tourism Alliance and Tourism St.Marys will host the Beyond the City
Lights Rural Tourism Conference. This year's theme is "Creating
the WOW Experience". Participate in this event and learn how
you can create and deliver exceptional experiences for your guests
and customers. You will also hear success stories from local businesses
and event organizers. Bring along your brochures, business cards or
a display and network during the always popular Brochure Swap.
Brochure: html
version ; PDF version
- 481 kb
Registration Form: html
version ; PDF
version - 104 kb
Click here to download
the Beyond the City Lights Rural Tourism conferences' poster.(pdf
- 251 kb)
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For more information:
Toll Free: 1-888-588-4111
Fax:1-519-826-4336
E-mail: rural.omafra@ontario.ca
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