Fleurieu Forum 2024
Fleurieu Peninsula Tourism invites you to the highly anticipated Fleurieu Forum, South Australia’s premium regional tourism event. This is your chance to connect, learn, and grow with the best in the business!
Why Attend?
- Inspiring Keynote Speakers: Hear from industry leaders who will share their expertise and innovative ideas.
- Current Topics and Trends: Dive deep into the latest market trends, economic conditions, and tourism strategies.
- Networking Opportunities: Build valuable connections with other industry professionals.
- Business Development: Discover new ways to expand your customer base and improve your services.
Key Forum Takeaways:
- Inclusive Practices: Learn how to broaden your reach through inclusive business strategies.
- Building Resilience: Prepare your business for unexpected challenges.
- Market Insights: Understand the current market trends and economic conditions.
- Effective Distribution: Master strategies to diversify your distribution channels.
- Indigenous Tourism: Collaborate respectfully to develop authentic Indigenous tourism products.
- Customer Service Excellence: Enhance your customer service to generate positive reviews and build a strong online reputation.
- Agritourism: Explore the potential of integrating agriculture with tourism to create immersive experiences that adapt to changing visitor demands.
Session Snapshots:
- Paul Nunnari on Accessibility: Learn from Ex-Paralympian and Australian of the Year, Paul Nunnari, about why it’s simply smart business to incorporate inclusive practices into your tourism offering. Plus experience the latest innovations in accessible technology.
- Tourism Australia Market Insights: Dominic Mehling, General Manager of Industry Relations at Tourism Australia, discusses the impact of the economy on international visitation and how to cater to emerging markets.
- Market Research Presentation: Jaclyn Thorne, Director at McGregor Tan, reveals what attracts visitors to the Fleurieu Peninsula and how to encourage year-round visitation.
- Distribution Strategies Panel: Dave Atherton, Regional Manager for SA, NT & NTH QLD at ATEC, leads a discussion on diversifying your distribution channels to increase bookings.
- Customer Service & Reviews: Steve Kernaghan, Head of Member Marketing at RAA, and Matthew Hurley, Principal Consultant of Hurley Hospitality Creative, share insights on leveraging customer reviews to enhance your brand and improve visitor sentiment.
Also, hear from SATC CEO Emma Terry, Ngarrindjeri Elder Mark Koolmatrie, and Cherie Hutchinson, SA’s leading agritourism operator and Tourism & Farm Manager at Jurlique.
Additional Event Information:
More speaker details will be announced soon, and the full program will be released shortly. Tickets include access to the full-day conference, with food and beverages provided, as well as the post-conference networking event.
We hope you can stick around and enjoy the networking event from 4-5 pm, as we celebrate the outgoing Fleurieu Peninsula Tourism Chair; Luke Talbot-Male for his enormous contribution to the local tourism industry. The networking event is proudly sponsored by McLaren Vale Grape Wine & Tourism Association and Langhorne Creek Grape and Wine.
Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your tourism business and gain valuable insights.
Event Details
| Date: | Tuesday | 27 AUG 2024 |
| Time: | 8:30am – 4:00pm |
| Venue: | Victor Harbor Convention Centre McCracken Drive Victor Harbor |
| Cost: | Early Bird Ticket Pricing: Take advantage of early bird rates, available until Monday, August 5th. Fleurieu Peninsula Industry: $169 Early Bird | $189 Standard Pricing Standard Ticket (Outside of Region): $189 Early Bird | $209 Standard Pricing The first 50 tickets sold will receive a free copy of the latest ‘Nature Lover’s Guide to the Fleurieu Peninsula’ Map by Fleurieu Living Magazine. |
Event Address
Victor Harbor Convention Centre
McCracken Drive
Victor Harbor