The North of Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau’s Tourism Conference is the region’s largest industry event; the conference will attract tourism and creative economy business leaders and staff. The conference program includes eight concurrent sessions and keynote addresses during luncheon & breakfast programs. For more information about the North of Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau’s programs and services, visit www.northofboston.org and www.escapesnorth.com  

The North of Boston CVB’s Tourism Conference is the region’s largest industry event.

Seminars will be led by Travel and Tourism professionals from around the region and beyond who will help you to grow your share of the $654 billion dollar travel industry. By attending this event you will:

·        Obtain Essential Tools: Industry forecasts, lifestyle & travel trends, marketing ideas

·        Gather Smart Strategies: Web, Social Media, multi-generational & international marketing

·        Make Key Connections: New business partners, new packaging plans and more!

Keynote Addresses during the breakfast and lunch program will feature: Dr. Michael Paige, Associate Dean of the School of Business at Endicott College will speak on “Typecasting your Way to Growing Effective Organizations” Innovative ways to build customer service organizations using Myers Briggs methodology. At lunch, Peter J. Pantuso, President & CEO of the American Bus Association will serve up some of the latest travel trends and give insight on future growth segments.

Who Should Attend this Event?

·        Business Owners, Executive Directors, General Managers, Special Event Coordinators, Group Sales & Site Managers

·        Sales and Marketing Staff for: Hotels, Inns, Bed & Breakfasts, Museums, Non-Profits, Tour Companies, and Restaurants

·        Community Reps: Chambers and Main Street Groups, Business Associations

·        B2B Business Reps: Tourism Product Support Sales & Services

·        Area Tourism Marketers and Consultants

·        Meeting and Special Event Planners

·        Receptive Tour Operators

·        Program Administrators, Educators and Docents

·        University and Academics Administrators

·        College Students focused on Hospitality

·        Anyone interested in learning more about the Travel & Tourism industry

Why Attend? Register for the conference today to reap these key benefits:

·  Keynote on innovative way to build a customer service organization using Myers Briggs methodology

·  Keynote on vital industry forecasts, key lifestyle and travel trends

·  Cost effective ways to e-Market  with  “out-of-the box” new media  ideas and 10 ways to improve your website

·  Proven strategies for succeeding in niche markets, SMERF, FIT

·  Latest trends in the Group Tour market in an “ask the operator” format

·  New how-to’s on penetrating the multigenerational markets

·  Entrepreneurial  ways to build tourism in your backyard – creatively

·  Top-shelf professional development for you and your hospitality staff

·  Collaboration with other members on package deals and discounts

·  Insight on how to leverage NBCVB member resources to gain representation at major trade shows, participate in “Fam” tours and collect sales leads

And networking, networking, networking!

Don’t miss this great event! To register for the conference, Click Here.