Wednesday, 13th June 2007
RSA, 8 John Adam Street, London, WC2N 6EZ
www.thersa.org/hospitality

• Link to Delegate Joining Information (PDF 28KB) 

2008 will be an important year for Cultural Tourism. The Beijing Olympics take place and then hand over the batten to London marking the start of a four year cultural programme in the run up to 2012. Liverpool will become European Capital of Culture. Culture will underpin all of VisitBritain’s promotional activities. 

The World Tourism Organisation has suggested that cultural tourism already accounts for 37% of world travel and predicts annual growth of 15%. 

There’s never been a better time to start thinking how you can get a share of this growing market. 

Come along to VisitBritain’s first Cultural Tourism Workshop 
at the RSA on the Strand on 13th June. The participation fee is just £75 + VAT) and you’ll benefit from

Who should attend this important event?

• Representatives from arts and heritage attractions and destinations
• Tourism officers from local, regional authorities, tourist boards and partnerships
• Arts and cultural officers
• Marketing, regeneration, cultural staff from regional development agencies and associated partnerships
• Representatives from national and regional Arts Councils and regional cultural consortia
• Representatives from Museums, Libraries and Archives           

What will you learn? 

We want to make sure everyone has a full understanding of the potential opportunity for cultural tourism, how to get involved and what VisitBritain can do for your organisation. You’ll be able to network with colleagues and discuss which approaches are likely to work best for you. 

The programme

• Link to the event programme (PDF 14.2KB)          

The venue

Enjoy the stunning setting of the RSA on the Strand, with its James Barry painted wall, depicting The Progress of Human Knowledge and the restored brick vaults. The RSA is also reknown for its excellent catering facilities. www.thersa.org.uk/hospitality.

The price

The participation of just £75 + VAT includes tea/coffee on arrival, mid-morning and afternoon coffee and tea breaks as well as lunch. Added value: two weeks’ after the event, all participants will receive detailed follow up notes containing full details of all the presentations, as well as additional case studies and suggested action points arising from the event. 

Book now!

Make sure you book right now by clicking on the link below for online booking or here to download the booking form and pay by cheque.

• Book now! Link to our online credit card booking system          

Any questions? 

Please email Adrian Bevan E: Adrian.Bevan@visitbritain.org or Susan Briggs E: susan@tourismnetwork.org for further information.