Businesses and the wider community with an interest in the future of tourism in Moray were encouraged to attend a conference on Thursday 29th November 2007.
This event was designed to share international best and to stimulate thinking on reaching the potential of tourism in Moray.
The conference welcomed Prof. Derek Reid - entrepreneur, brand and food & drink tourism expert. We were also delighted to welcome Michael Nader, General Manager of Marques de Risqual Hotel (Starwood Luxury Collection).
Delegates also heard from Dr. Terry Stevens and Yvonne Crook on the Moray Tourism Audit and the strength of the opportunity for the area.
Agenda:
Date
Thursday 29th November
Venue
Knockando Distillery, Knockando
Meeting Chair
Professor Derek Reid, Industry Respected Food and Drink Tourism and Brand Expert
12.30 - 13.30
Lunch
13.30
Martin Johnson - Acting Chief Executive at HIE Moray
Welcome & Tourism's contribution to Moray 2020
13.40
Derek Reid
Conference Chairman & Facilitator
Scotland and Moray in a Global Market Place
13.45
Terry Stevens
Moray Tourism - Shaping up for the future
14.10
Yvonne Crook
Learning and Motivation through National and International Best Practise
14.30
Angus Robertson MP
Vice Chairman All Party Whisky Group
Tourism & Whisky - Key Drivers of the Economy
14.45
Facilitated Question & Answer
15.00
Coffee Break
15.25
Michel Nader, General Manager, Marques de Riscal
Rioja, City of Wine Case Study
16.00
Terry Stevens
The Way Forward for Moray
16.15
Question and Answer Forum
16.40
Martin Johnson
Thanks and Closing Remarks
16.45
Conference Close