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Preliminary Programme



MONDAY 16 AUGUST 2010

TIME PRESENTATION  LOCATION
 Afternoon
Optional sightseeing activities
 
TBA 
 
6.00pm-8.00pm

Destination Marlborough Showcase Welcome Function 
 
Free admission to all delegates. Light snacks and drinks included.

Dinner at local restaurants at own cost.

Wither Hills Winery, Blenheim

TUESDAY 17 AUGUST 2010

TIME PRESENTATION LOCATION
8.30am-11.00am


ITOC Full Member Forum
[ITOC Full Member Tour Operators only]

RTONZ Meeting [RTONZ Members only - to 12noon]

Marlborough Convention Centre, Blenheim

Chateau Marlborough, Blenheim
Morning

Optional sightseeing activities

 

11.00am-12.00pm


Trade 'Speed Meet' Workshop 
[ITOC Members only]

An opportunity for suppliers to meet with inbound tour operators - either establish new contacts or update existing ones! Short 2-3 minute appointments.
Marlborough Convention Centre
12 noon-1.00pm
MAIN CONFERENCE COMMENCES

Networking Lunch

Marlborough Convention Centre

1.00pm-1.30pm

Main Conference Plenary Session

Official opening
Welcome from Destination Marlborough
Welcome from the Mayor of Marlborough District
Marlborough Convention Centre
1.30pm-1.45pm
President's Address
Brian Henderson
Marlborough Convention Centre
1.45pm-2.55pm
Keynote Address/Panel Discussion
details TBA
Marlborough Convention Centre
2.55pm-3.00pm Afternoon Tea Sponsor Presentation Marlborough Convention Centre
3.00pm-3.30pm Afternoon Tea Marlborough Convention Centre
3.30pm-4.05pm
Keynote Address
Chris Flynn
Regional Director - Pacific: PATA
Marlborough Convention Centre
4.05pm-5.00pm
Keynote Address/Panel Discussion
details TBA
Marlborough Convention Centre
5.00pm-5.30m
ITOC Annual General Meeting
[ITOC Financial Members only]

Marlborough Convention Centre
7.00pm-9.30pm

Welcome Function 
'Crossing the Line' - World War II themed cocktail party
 
Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre

WEDNESDAY 18 AUGUST 2010

TIME PRESENTATION  LOCATION
8.30am-10.15am
Main Conference Plenary Session

New Zealand - are we being served?
An analysis of the air service trends to New Zealand and what the prognosis is for the next few years.
Keynote Address
Gordon Bevan
Vice President, Consultancy Services
ASM (Airport Strategy & Marketing Ltd)

Panel session
details TBA
Marlborough Convention Centre
10.15am-10.45am
Keynote Address
Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman
Associate Minister of Tourism
Marlborough Convention Centre
10.45am- 11.15am Morning Tea Marlborough Convention Centre
11.15am-11.20am Morning Tea Sponsor Presentation Marlborough Convention Centre
11.20am-1.00pm

Tourism New Zealand


Tourism New Zealand 

Tourism New Zealand will be giving delegates access to new Chief Executive Kevin Bowler and other members of the Executive team, as we open the floor for some Q&A and debate about the organisation's plans for the future, and how delegates can get involved.
Marlborough Convention Centre
1.00pm-2.00pm Lunch Marlborough Convention Centre
2.00pm-3.45pm

Tourism New Zealand



Workshop Session
Tourism New Zealand International Market Update

This year five of Tourism New Zealand's regional managers will be presenting, with breakout sessions covering latest developments and Tourism New Zealand's current focus in our key markets.
 
Delegates will have the option to attend three out of five market breakout sessions. Please choose three of these markets on your registration form:
 
· Australia
· UK/Europe
· Japan/South-East Asia 
· China
· North America
 
Your itinerary for the Wednesday afternoon will be confirmed in your delegate pack when you arrive at Conference. Presentation material and handouts for all five sessions will be made available to delegates at the end of the Conference.
Marlborough Convention Centre
3.45pm-4.10pm Afternoon Tea Marlborough Convention Centre
4.10pm-4.15pm Afternoon Tea Sponsor Presentation Marlborough Convention Centre
4.15pm-5.00pm
Main Conference Plenary Session

Closing Address
'Crossing the Ditch'
James Castrission and Justin Jones
Marlborough Convention Centre
5.00pm-5.15pm Closing Remarks Marlborough Convention Centre
7.00pm-12.00pm
Gala Function

ITOC Operator of the Year Awards
ITOC Conference 2011 Announcement

Montana Brancott Winery, Blenheim
 

Conclusion of conference

 

THURSDAY 19 AUGUST 2010

TIME PRESENTATION  LOCATION

8.30am

Budget Rent A  Car ITOC Masters Golf Tournament


Nopera Golf Course, Kenepuru Sound

More details on sightseeing page
 8.30am


Optional sightseeing activities

Kenepuru/Pelorus Mussel Cruise
Queen Charlotte Relaxing

 More details on sightseeing page

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