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CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
BREAKFAST KEYNOTE
Dr. Michael Paige
Associate Dean
School of Business
Endicott College
"Typecast your Way to
Growing Effective Organizations"
Innovative ways to building customer service organizations using
Myers Briggs methodology
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LUNCH
KEYNOTE
Peter Pantuso, CTIS
President, CEO
American Bus Assn.
"Vital industry forecasts, key lifestyle and travel trends
at your command"
What
past attendees are saying . . .
"The Conference was extremely
helpful and informative. The
keynote addresses were especially interesting. Can't wait until
next year's conference." Kristen Weiss, Cogswell's Grant,
An Historic New England Property
"Thanks for putting together such a
great
conference. I learned so much!
The speakers were very
informative,
and the location was absolutely
perfect."
Donna Abdulla, Joe's Playland
"The conference was a great opportunity to meet with so many
known and unknown colleagues in the field- a great way to
connect and network!"
Response from Conference Survey
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Join us for an exciting day with compelling speakers,
educational seminars and edgy topics as we
"Navigate the New Tourism
Economy." The conference kicks off with a
breakfast keynote address by Dr. Michael Paige of Endicott
College, who will take an innovative approach to "Typecast your Way to
Growing Effective Organizations." At lunch, Peter Pantuso,
President & CEO of the American Bus Association, will serve up
all the latest travel trends and give us his insight on future
growth segments.
In eight concurrent sessions throughout the day, take part in
provocative discussions
on how best to strategize for 2010, what
markets hold the greatest potential and how to successfully
reach them.
Don't miss this premier networking event!
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 Dynamic Keynotes, Topical Sessions and
NETWORKING!
Attend the
NBCVB Tourism Conference and take away: Essential Tools like
industry forecasts, lifestyle & travel trends, and
out-of-the-box marketing ideas, and Smart Strategies for the
web, social media, and multi-generational and niche markets.
Make Key Connections with new business partners and new
packaging plans.
Program Sessions will cover . . .
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Proven
strategies for niche markets: MULTIGENERATIONAL, FIT
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Latest
trends in Group Tours, in an "ask the operator" format
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New how-to's
on penetrating the multigenerational markets
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Entrepreneurial ways to build tourism in your backyard -
creatively
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Top-shelf
professional development for you and your hospitality
staff
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Collaboration with other members on package deals and
discounts
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Insight on
how to leverage NBCVB member resources to gain
representation at major trade shows, participate in "Fam"
tours and collect sales leads
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And
networking, networking, networking!
Who Should Attend?
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New
Businesses, Mature Businesses, Nonprofits & Cultural
Organizations
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Business
Owners, Managers, Staff
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Anyone
interested in attracting visitors: Retail establishments,
lodging, attractions, chambers of commerce, tour planners
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REGISTRATION |
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North of Boston CVB Member: $100.00
Additional CVB Member: $80.00
Non-member: $165.00
Additional Non-Member: $135.00
Student: $60.00
Session Speaker: $60.00
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To Register,
Click
Here or
stephen@northofboston.org
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About the NBCVB Annual Tourism Conference
The NBCVB Annual Tourism Conference is the region's largest
industry event, bringing together key personnel from all public
and private tourism sectors. From the Merrimack Valley to the
region's southern gateway, all businesses can profit from this
educational program designed to enhance regional identity and
promote tourism opportunities.
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About the NBCVB
The North of Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau
is a private, non-profit membership-based organization dedicated
to promoting the 34 cities and towns of Essex County as a travel
destination for visitors, meetings and group tours. As one of
Massachusetts' 13 regional tourism councils, the North of Boston
Convention & Visitors Bureau serves as a central source of
information for the more than 2.7 million visitors who come to
the region each year, and fosters economic development through
public and private partnerships. For more information about our
member services, please visit
www.northofboston.org and
www.escapesnorth.com
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