Round Table Discussion
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Tourism Hospitality Research in Ireland Conference (THRIC) 2011"Smart Thinking in Tourism"Wednesday 15 June 2011 Round Table Discussion: 4.00 – 5.00pm, Room: F2721/26 |
“Smart Thinking in Tourism”Adapting to a new reality with flair, imagination, creativity and innovation
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Ireland’s current challenging economic situation is also a time of great opportunity. Recent reviews of the tourism sector have identified key areas for concentrated effort – competitiveness, value for money, access, transport and the business environment. Smart economic growth recognises the interdependence between human, physical, natural and social resources. As tourism positions itself in the “smart economy”, smart thinking is critical.
THRIC 2011 through its round table discussion seeks to start a debate on smart tourism which includes all partners in tourism: researchers and educators, industry providers and business services to them, state bodies and the wider community.
The round table will be composed as follows:
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Chair: Mr. Tadhg Carey Editor, Westmeath Independent.
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Expert Panel: Mr. Barry Chandler, Founder Interactive Hospitality. Mr. Kevin Kidney, Head of Destination Development, Fáilte Ireland Ms. Sammy Leslie, Castle Leslie, Glaslough, Co. Monaghan. Ms. Mary Mulvey, CEO The Greenbox. Mr. Liam Scollan, Chairman Ireland West Airport. Dr. Melanie Smith, Corvinus University, Budapest. |
Conference delegates are encouraged to contribute to the discussion, ask questions and raise issues for debate.
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Questions from Conference Delegates Delegates are kindly asked to submit questions for the panel. This may be done prior to the event by clicking on the link below, downloading the form, recording your question in the place provided and emailing this form to mohalloran@ait.ie. Alternatively the form may be dropped into a collection box at the registration desk on the morning of the conference before 11.45am. |
Round table discussion question form:Question Form
