The Laurentic Forum is taking place again this year during the week of September 23-27, 2024. Newfoundland and Labrador will welcome delegates from Ireland to discuss Topics surrounding the Blue Economy and Tourism.
Tourism Session One
Lighthouses & Tourism - moderated by Meadbh Seoighe
0900 – 0910 Session Opening & Introductions - Meadbh Seoighe & Craig Foley
0910 – 0930 Great Lighthouses of Ireland - Dave Ward
0930 – 0950 Parks Canada, Siân French, Superintendent Parks Canada
0950 – 1030 – Lighthouse Experience Providers: Eimear Ní Mhathúna, Fanad Lighthouse, Marie Ní galbraith Black Sod Lighthouse (Ireland), and Terry Hickey, St. Jacques (Newfoundland & Labrador)
1030 - 1055 Panel Discussion Lighthouse Q&A – “Driving revenue while putting Community First”
1055 - 1110 Coffee Break
Tourism Session Two:
Driving a Sustainable Agenda - moderated by Dr. Conor McTiernan
1110 - 1130 Joan Crawford (online), Fáilte Ireland’s
Digital that delivers and destination development - a support programme bringing the power of digital to industry to support tourism businesses survive and thrive in today’s digital world.
1130 – 1150 Dr. Conor Mc Tiernan Atlantic technical University, Ireland (ATU)
How trust impacts sustainable behaviours in Tourism SME managers.
1150 – 1210 James Hanrahan (online) Atlantic technical University, Ireland (ATU)
The role of Sustainable Tourism Observatories in making informed decisions based in rural destinations
1210 – 1230 Sheilagh O'Leary, Deputy Mayor, City of St. John’s
1230-1250 Paul Bugge, Destination St. John’s
1250 – 1300 Q&A
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