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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 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	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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