Tourism industry under spotlight
Exploring industry opportunities in the Grampians in a Covid-19-affected landscape will be the focus of a Grampians Tourism conference early next month.
The event, at Ararat Town Hall on June 2, will focus on finding opportunities for business growth.
The conference will bring together a range of inspirational guests selected for their specialised knowledge in a variety of tourism sectors.
Three-time Paralympic gold medallist Kurt Fearnley will be keynote speaker. Fearnley won gold and silver medals at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games and was Australian flag bearer at the closing ceremony.
Grampians Tourism chief executive Marc Sleeman said guest speakers would share their expertise regarding the visitor economy and share opportunities for the industry as the sector continued to feel the effects of COVID-19 restrictions.
“We’re excited that we’ve been able to secure some expert presenters who offer extensive knowledge and experience in tourism,” he said.
“Each speaker is a leader in their field, providing local tourism operators the chance to learn from the best in the business.”
Other speakers include Travability founder Bill Forrester, littlebig marketing specialist Kate Thompson and Visit Victoria global markets and commercial head Nigel Aldons.
The conference will run from 9am to 4.30pm. Tickets are $120 and include the full conference program, lunch and afternoon tea.
Grampians Tourism invites anyone with an interest in the visitor economy to attend.
People can buy tickets online at https://www. eventbrite.com.au/e/2021-grampians-tourismconference-tickets-151151920463.