(News784) – The multi-island destination will host a mega Virtual Tourism Stakeholders’ Conference, on the 4th and 5th August to accelerate the relaunch of the country’s tourism product, following the recent eruption of the La Soufriere volcano.
The 2021 Virtual Tourism Stakeholders’ Conference is expected to provide a forum for industry leaders and stakeholders to collaboratively and strategically address concerns affecting the restart of the Tourism and Hospitality Industry. The theme of the conference is “Reconnect, Rethink and Rebuild Stronger Together”, it posits an inclusive approach to engage valuable stakeholders in the restructuring of the destination’s tourism recovery plans.
Participants are eagerly anticipating a high-level Virtual Tourism Stakeholders’ Conference which will feature a panel of leading stakeholders within the Tourism and Hospitality Industry.
In addition, stakeholders could expect a fount of knowledge from two adept and prominent regional keynote speakers; on day one of the conference former CEO and Secretary-General of the Caribbean Tourism Organisation and former visionary Minister of Tourism of the Bahamas Mr Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace will present on the theme of the conference. Mr Wallace will share insight of the valuable tourism experiences he has garnered over the years. Furthermore, Dean of the faculty of Social Sciences Dr Acolla Cameron-Lewis will address the virtual audience on ‘Innovation in the Face of Crisis’. Dr Cameron has a wealth of knowledge in tourism policy, and marketing.
Her invaluable shared experiences will equip and provide stakeholders with actionable steps to rejuvenate the industry during this challenging time.
