Tourism - new horizons

The tourism industry contributes around £5.8billion to the West Midlands economy each year and directly provides over 100,000 jobs. The sector covers a wide range of activities – from the world-renowned Shakespeare properties to the multitude of small-scale attractions in town and country.

After attending this seminar you will have improved your understanding of:

• The importance of tourism to the regional and local economy
• The needs of the tourism sector in being able to provide a wide range of attractions and accommodation
• The role of planning in supporting tourism while taking into account environmental and other factors

Speakers:

Rachel Baconnet – Team Leader (Town Centres and Tourism), Warwickshire County Council

Suzanne Clear – Senior Adviser (Planning and Rural Affairs), National Farmers Union

Andrew Erskine – Senior Associate, Tom Fleming Creative Consultancy

Helen Peters – Chief Executive, Shakespeare’s England

Dr Geoff Willcocks – Executive Bid Committee for Coventry UK City of Culture 2021

This event is a morning seminar followed by lunch.  There is an optional guided walking tour of Stratford-upon-Avon town centre in the afternoon, at no extra charge.  After booking the seminar email westmidlands@rtpi.org.uk to book for the tour.

This event is eligible for booking at a reduced cost as part of the RTPI West Midlands multi-buy.  Find out what other events are included in the WM multi-buy, the cost and how to book.