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2023 Program
The 2023 South Australian Tourism Conference: Tourism for good on Tuesday 30 May delved into tourism’s sustainable future and the visitor economy’s role as a driver for positive change. Our one-day program was packed with insightful keynote speakers, panel discussions on current topics, and business development opportunities.
After lunch, three time slots were allocated to workshop sessions. During these time slots, three different workshops ran, each with a different theme: Environment, Social or Greater Business.
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| Time | Session | ||
| 8:00 | Registration | ||
| Welcome to Country | |||
| Plenary Presentations | |||
| Morning tea | |||
| Plenary Presentations | |||
| Lunch | |||
| Workshop Session 1 * | |||
| Sustainable Action | Being Accessible | Level Up Your Social Media Game | |
| In business, being sustainable is no longer optional, it's imperative. Consumers and visitors expect that businesses can demonstrate their commitment to sustainability. In this session, learn ways to plan and measure positive impact to help you on your journey towards sustainability. | Accessible tourism benefits everyone. Deepen your understanding of why accessible tourism matters, and what you can do to be more inclusive and accessible for all. | Social media is the new frontier of tourism marketing. Understand more about harnessing the power of socials to market South Australia, and gain practical advice for creating stunning visuals and marketing on the go - all with the use of a smartphone. | |
| Workshop Session 2 * | |||
| Adapting to a Changing Climate | Community and Cultural Impact | The Importance of Succession Planning | |
| Taking steps to protect the environment can reap rewards for your business and assets. Understand how you can leverage renewable technologies and adapt your places and spaces to be more resilient and sustainable over the longer term. | Local people, stories and cultural sustains authentic and meaningful experiences. Hear how community involvement underpins tourism success, and how collaboration with Aboriginal operators is the future of tourism. | A succession plan is one of the most important plans you can have in business. An expert led session examining why having a plan in place supports business owner to transition in a smooth manner, at the right time, for the right price, with the right leaders. | |
| Workshop Session 3 * | |||
| Taking Care of Nature and Business - partnering with NPWS | Better Together - the power of collaboration | The Value of Distribution - today and into the future. | |
| A vibrant panel discussion featuring leaders in nature-based tourism from Seal Bay Conservation Park, Cleland Wildlife Park, and Naracoorte Caves National Park. Delve into the keys to driving positive changes in visitor experience development within national parks, and explore how the tourism industry can collaborate with park managers to achieve these goals. | Be inspired by the possibilities of exceptional experience and product development through collaboration. Hear from a unique and award-winning tourism and conservation collaboration example. | A facilitated panel discussion unpacking the value of distribution channels of today and tomorrow. Hear about why distribution foundations are important for tourism business success, and how global trends and technology are shaping the future of distribution. | |
| Afternoon tea | |||
| Plenary Presentations | |||
| 5:15 | Wine Down Drinks | ||
| Announcing and celebrating this year’s 2023 SA Top Tourism Town Award winners |