Organiser: South Midlands Growth Hub
Venue: Wicksteed Park
Address: Wicksteed Park
Barton Road
Kettering
Northamptonshire
NN15 6NJ
Date & Time: 17 Mar 2025 - 9:00 am-3:30 pm
Contact Email: samantha.hunter@southmidlands.org.uk
Join the South Midlands Growth Hub, Discover Northamptonshire and Northamptonshire Tourism Network for a dynamic and inspiring day dedicated to helping your tourism business thrive. Hosted during English Tourism Week at the iconic Wicksteed Park on Monday, 17th March, this event brings together key stakeholders from across the region to explore innovative solutions and share insights on critical topics such as Access to Finance, AI, and HR.
Expect a day packed with a thought-provoking keynote speaker, interactive workshops, and opportunities to connect with experts and providers at our bustling marketplace. Whether you’re seeking practical advice, new ideas, or a chance to collaborate with like-minded professionals, this event is designed to fuel your passion and provide the tools to accelerate the growth of your tourism organisation.
Don’t miss this chance to engage with the future of tourism in Northamptonshire and leave with actionable takeaways that will elevate your business!
Take a look at the full agenda for the day:
09:00 – 10:30 | Northamptonshire Tourism Network Breakfast
Facilitated by the county’s Tourism Network, now in its third year, working together to support each other, engage visitors and communities, and develop opportunities and partnerships. |
10:45 – 11:15 |
Welcome to the Conference: Richard Clinton, Chair Discover Northamptonshire LVEP Welcome to Wicksteed: Oliver Wicksteed, Chair, Wicksteed Charitable Trust Keynote Speaker: Stephane Bazire, Head of Business Sustainability, Silverstone Circuit |
11:30 – 12:00 | AI applied in the Tourism Sector
Join us as we demonstrate how Artificial Intelligence can improve your customer’s experience, grow your reputation, and increase your revenues. |
12:15 – 12:45 | Accessing the right finance for your business
The British Business Bank host a panel session to showcase the variety of funding and financial support available to businesses. They’ll help you identify the right financial support, and provide best practice tips for successfully applying for support. |
12:45 – 13:45 | LUNCH – sponsored by The British Business Bank
Enjoy a free lunch, sponsored by The British Business Bank You’ll also have the opportunity to explore the Business Support marketplace, showcasing the best support providers from across the county. |
14:00 – 14:30 | Build the right talent for your tourism business
The tourism industry continues to struggle with staffing shortage, negatively affecting service quality. In this session, we’ll share how you can attract, and retain the best talent, leading to better operational efficiencies and greater customer experiences. |
14:45 – 15:15 | The future for tourism across Northamptonshire
Speaker: Richard Clinton, Chief Executive, Delapre Abbey & Chair, Discover Northamptonshire Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP). LVEP Chair Richard Clinton, shares why he’s positive about the future of tourism across the county, and what to expect from the the LVEP and Discover Northamptonshire moving forward. |
15:30 | Close |
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