Seminars

ETOA organises a number of seminars on issues of interest to the European tourism industry, including visas, origin markets and group tourism.

To register for upcoming seminars, please see details on the right.




Russia: Intelligent Tourism


 

Russian Market Seminar - 6th February 2012, Brussels

At this seminar, ETOA will present industry-wide research on tourism between Russia and Europe.  Panel discussion among business leaders, specialists from the tourism industry and government representatives will follow.  This will focus on the potential for more tourism between Russia and Europe, and any business obstacles encountered.

    To download the full agenda, please click here 


Seminar Summary:

10h30  Press conference and registration

11h00  Session I: Visa processes and market impact (panel presentation, group discussion and Q&A)

Lunch                                                                           

13h45  Session 2: Market opportunities (panel presentation, group discussion and Q&A)

15h30  Session 3: Best practice brainstorm (small-group discussion followed by plenary summary of recommendations)

17h00  Networking and cocktails

ETOA’s origin market seminars explore opportunities and challenges with experts and give a voice to industry that is listened to by policy makers.  Tourism promotes mutual interest and understanding and is vital to economic growth. Despite this, tourists are often treated as if they were a threat; visa process reform especially is long overdue.

If you do business to or from Russia, or are considering it, we strongly encourage you to take part in the survey HERE.

The survey focuses on the following topics:

Russia to Europe

  • Do visa requirements for Russian visitors to the Europe affect you?
  • Do travel patterns to the Europe accurately reflect Russian consumer demand?
  • Are non-Europe destinations providing better solutions?


Europe to Russia  

  • Where is the potential for growth?
  • Is inbound volume still largely concentrated in Moscow and St. Petersburg?
  • What are consumers from Europe and long-haul markets asking for?

 

Please download the brochure for the Seminar in English and Russian languages here

Russian Market Seminar
11am - 5pm, 6th February 2012

 
     Radisson Blu Royal Hotel 
   Rue du Fossé-aux-Loups 47 
   Bruxelles

ETOA members attend free of charge.

To register please email Nick Greenfield, ETOA. 

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Upcoming Seminars


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Recent Seminars


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  • Seminar on London 2012 Operations

    London |

    In response to numerous enquiries as to what is happening in London before, during and after the Olympic Games, and in conjunction with the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA), we were holding a confidential briefing for members to establish the extent of the proposed restrictions. 

    This was of concern to anyone who operates tours, has hotels, runs attraction or entertains clients in London. 

    For more information please click here.

  • Russia: Intelligent Tourism

    More information

    Seminar, Monday 6 February 2012, Brussels

    To register for this seminar on the Russian Market, email Nick Greenfield at ngreenfield@etoa.org.

  • Europe as an incoming destination for long haul origin markets: US outbound

    London |

    The most recent ETC/UNWTO study of the US outbound market is the springboard for this seminar organised jointly with ETOA. 



    The US is one of Europe’s longest standing and most important markets and this event was of interest to anyone who either already works with this market or is interested in the opportunities the country represents. 



    For more information about the seminar please 

    click here.

    To download the presentation from the seminar please click here.

  • ETOA Origin Markets Series: Markets of the 21st Century

    Lucerne |

    ETOA, in conjunction with Switzerland Tourism, are holding a seminar on Origin Markets in Lucerne, Switzerland.

    The full-day seminar will feature a press conference, panel session and group discussion on best practice and emerging markets.

    View event website

  • Best Available Rate and Competition Law - Are you at Risk?

    London |

    http://etoa.cvent.com/event/bestavailablerate

    Seminar, 30th June 2011, 4:30pm

    With the Office of Fair Trading investigating hotel rates, ETOA, in conjunction with K&L Gates, are holding a seminar into how current practices in the travel industry may fall foul of competition law.

    The seminar will feature presentations by Neil Baylis, Partner, and Jennifer Marsh, Senior Associate, both members of K&L Gates' Antitrust, Competition and Trade Regulation Group.

  • Guiding Seminar

    London |

    1 March 2011, 3.30pm

    Punch Tavern, 99 Fleet St London

    An update on our tour guide ID scheme as well as our work with the European Commission on standards and freedom to guide. Also a chance to discuss current issues surrounding guiding across Europe. To register please contact Nick Greenfield at ngreenfield@etoa.org

  • UK Budget Briefing

    London |

    29 March, 3pm

    Sol Melia White House, London

    Our second Annual Briefing for directors and owners on what the budget means to UK travel businesses and how to ensure you come out as unscathed as possible. Run by Elman Wall, the travel accountants. For a more detailed agenda and to register please contact Nick Greenfield at ngreenfield@etoa.org Please note that places are very limited for this event.


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