Plymouth to host 40th UKinbound convention in 2017
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UKinbound has announced that Plymouth will host the organisation’s milestone 40th Anniversary Annual Convention in 2017, which will take place from Wednesday 8 – Friday 10 February.
The timing of the event complements the city’s multi-million-pound redevelopment as it prepares to celebrate the Mayflower 400 commemorations in 2020.
As lead city for the UK celebrations, Plymouth is undertaking a significant development programme, which includes a £32 million major re-development of the city’s museums and galleries, a major new railway station scheme, £4.17 million coach hub, plus a £40 million major retail development to extend Drake Circus shopping centre. UKinbound’s Annual Convention, therefore, will be a high-profile trade event to highlight the city’s expansion and restoration to fellow travel and tourism colleagues, as well as a prime opportunity to generate business opportunities.
Following on from the success of this year’s Annual Convention held at the Macdonald Aviemore Resort in Scotland, Destination Plymouth, will welcome over 250 UKinbound members for two days of thought-provoking debates, plenary sessions with key note speakers, networking opportunities including a major B2B workshop and rounded off with a black-tie Gala Dinner, at which the Association’s annual Awards for Excellence will be announced. The Convention will be marked with extra special celebrations to honour the Association’s 40th Anniversary.
UKinbound’s CEO, Deirdre Wells OBE said: “We are delighted to be working with Plymouth on our 40th Anniversary Convention. Plymouth has a proud naval heritage surrounded by stunning countryside and provides a gateway to the South West for our inbound visitors. Attracting over 5.2 million visitors annually, Plymouth has an exceptional offering for the inbound visitor which is helping to draw tourism nationally across the UK.”
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