Latest News | 17 March 2021
Conference aims to help tourism industry bounce back
A major conference is set to take place which aims to help tourism businesses in Derbyshire bounce back from the impact of the coronavirus crisis.
The annual Peak District and Derbyshire Tourism Conference, organised by Marketing Peak District and Derbyshire, is due to take place online on Thursday 1st April.
As businesses prepare for the reopening of the tourism sector, the area’s official tourist board says the virtual event – originally planned for last autumn – will help businesses prepare to bounce back ‘stronger than ever’.
The virtual conference will bring together leading industry figures, including keynote speakers Tourism Minister, Nigel Huddleston MP and renowned travel journalist and broadcaster, Simon Calder.
Delegates will also gain valuable insights from Councillor Barry Lewis, leader of Derbyshire County Council, Jo Dilley, managing director of Marketing Peak District and Derbyshire and Lyndsey Swift, from national tourist body VisitEngland.
The conference will shine a light on the biggest issues affecting tourism businesses, the latest consumer trends and the work being done to secure the industry’s long-term future.
Jo Dilley said: “Our annual Tourism Conference will provide a well-timed opportunity to learn about the critical plans to support the sector’s recovery.
“It’s never been more important for us all to work together and in the presence of leading industry figures, the conference will offer a great chance for businesses to raise the issues that matter to them most as we work towards a safe, sustainable reopening.”
To reserve a place at the conference, which takes place from 10.30am to 1pm, please click here.
