This extra special Members’ Meeting is one of the showpiece events of Cumbria Tourism’s 50^th Anniversary year and is a chance for forward-thinking businesses to explore the future trends and innovations set to transform our industry in 2025 and beyond.

Join us for an inspirational and insightful day as we hear from top-quality expert speakers, including:  

• CEO of UKHospitality, Kate Nicholls OBE - Responding to a changing workforce
• President of the NFU, Tom Bradshaw – Sustainable food futures
• Director of Content at Foresight Factory, Dominic Harrison - Future visitor trends
• CEO of Digital Tourism Think Tank, Nick Hall - Future visitor trends
• CEO of ‘You. Smart. Thing.’ Chris Thompson - Rethinking travel & transport
• Director of Hampton Manor, James Hill - Sustainable food futures
   

England Director at VisitBritain, Andrew Stokes OBE, will be among the specialist facilitators supporting debate through expert panel discussions throughout the day.

You’ll also see first-hand demonstrations of the technology being developed to help tomorrow’s visitors to experience and interact with leading destinations like the Lake District, Cumbria in creative new ways.

With a special focus on the voice of the next generation, proceeds from this charity event will go towards Cumbria Tourism’s 50th Anniversary Charitable Fund to support new tourism talent and kickstart training and careers in tourism and hospitality.

There are a number of places available for student delegates from around the country.

Location

Low Wood Bay Resort
Ambleside Road, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 1LP

Contact Details

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