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Annual Conference - 2008
The Annual Binational Summit Conference includes many opportunities for delegates to network, share business challenges and opportunities, and socialize with like-minded colleagues from cross-border regions.
At the 2008 Binational Tourism Summit:
U.S. Consul General John Nay, Erie County Clerk Kathy Hochul, NYS Commissioner of Dept. of Motor Vehicles David Swarts
and Ontario Minister of Tourism Peter Fonsenca
Speaker presentations from the 2008 Binational Tourism Summit are available. Click here to view.
To download a copy of the 2008 program, click here
To see 2008 agenda, click here
Recognizing how rapidly the world is changing and the challenges the tourism industry continues to face, the theme for 2008 was:
“SHIFT HAPPENS: Changing Tourism from Service Economy to Creative Economy Binationally”
- what it will take to change the industry image from the public perception of low paying, seasonal, no career opportunities
- why cultural, culinary, recreational, and environmental offerings are critical to destination development
- what other industry sectors and international communities are doing to stay globally competitive
- how cross-border destinations can lead in embracing the critical changes needed to keep the North American tourism industry healthy and growing.
Designed for private, public, and not-for-profit participants, we welcome you to join us for this 3rd annual meeting of tourism, cultural, business, government and academic leaders and what we promise will be an engaging, thought-provoking and results-oriented conference.
Buffalo, New York was selected as the host city for 2008 – the perfect example of a city that is going through many changes and re-inventing itself as a cultural destination.
The Adam’s Mark Hotel in downtown Buffalo was our Summit venue, and provided delegates with a wide array of on-site amenities as well as easy access to the waterfront and downtown shops, theatres, galleries and dining.
Speaker Topics covered included:
1) Cultural, Urban Planning and Transportation strategies used by international destinations.
2) Radical Innovation and Continuous Performance Improvement Techniques for ongoing professional development.
3) The latest Web-based Technology and E-Business practices to help you connect and communicate with your customers.
4) Global Tourism and Trade updates – marketing, destination development and partnerships that will keep you competitive.
5) Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative and other barriers to cross-border tourism development and growth.
Delegates are provided with comprehensive conference kits that include all presentations, speaker information, references and contact details.
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