Booking Information

Nurture Tourism Visitor Giving Conference, 17th & 18th Oct 2012
Low Wood Bay Resort Hotel, Windermere 

Here you will find an overview of the conference programme. Please decide which package you would like and which workshops or master classes you would like to attend then click on 'Book Now' to book your place. 

Conference Programme

The Visitor Giving Conference is taking place across two days – day one consists of a key note speakers, a selection of workshops and master classes. Day two is comprised of site visits to see projects and businesses involved in Visitor Giving.

 View a pdf of the conference schedule

Day One Options

 

Master Class Options

Marketing Visitor Giving

Delivered by former Cumbria Tourism, BBC and M&S marketing expert, Sheona Southern, this master class will arm delegates with the know how to effectively market Visitor Giving within new destinations. Learn how to use marketing opportunities to sell the concept to potential participating tourism providers and attractions. Gain insights into the marketing methods used to communicate the scheme to visitors at various points of their journey. Also find out how to enjoy reciprocal PR opportunities between businesses and Visitor Giving beneficiaries.

How and Why Should Tourism give?

Experienced trainer and director of WildFell Training ltd, Bev Cavender, leads this master class to ensure delegates are able to engage tourism businesses in Visitor Giving. Ruth Kirk, Nurture Lakeland’s dedicated fundraising manager, will also be on hand to share her experiences and together Ruth and Bev will explore the various methods that enable Visitors to donate via Visitor Giving.

 

Workshop Cluster A

Utilising Social Media

Nurture Lakeland members have been privileged to enjoy the expertise of Zoe Dawes aka The Quirky Traveller at previous training events. Join Zoe to explore the social media world in relation to Visitor Giving. Learn about the most effective tools to put your scheme on the map and to encourage the natural take up and momentum of Visitor Giving.

The Visitor Giving Model

The director of Nurture Tourism, Sue Savege, will lead this workshop to share her experience of running a Visitor Giving organisation and the options and best practice choices available to delegates who are thinking about starting a Visitor Giving scheme. Interactive and informative, this workshop offers essential practical advice for those attendees who want to adopt Visitor Giving for the benefit of their destination.

Workshop Cluster B

 

Visitor Giving Technology

Technology gurus Changing Horizons have helped Nurture Lakeland utilise technology numerous times over the years. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to increase the breadth of donation methods including text gifting, mobile apps and web based donations.

How to Select Beneficiaries

Surprisingly the hardest part of Visitor Giving is deciding who to give the visitor donations to. With so many worthwhile projects in need of support, developing robust criteria will simplify and strengthen this part of the process for any destination. Representatives from Nurture Lakeland's small grants panel will share their experiences and deliver small tasks to get participants thinking about the task ahead.

Conference Programme Day Two

Enjoy the delights of the Lake District landscape by joining us on two site visits to experience Visitor Giving in action. You’ll get to meet businesses currently fundraising through Visitor Giving, gaining an insight into their experiences. This day will also enable you to visit a local project funded by Visitor Giving. The visit bus will pick delegates up at 9:30am from Low Wood Bay Hotel and lunch and refreshments are included. To make sure you can get home again (!) we can also provide transport to Oxenholme train station at 2:30pm.

Conference rates

1: Day Rate Package Day One - £133 + VAT

• Day one conference & training workshops
• Lunch & refreshments
• Membership to Visit Give Protect network
• Free entry to prize draw for Nurture Tourism diagnostic visit

2: Full Conference Non-Residential Package -  £171 + VAT

• Two day Conference & training workshops
• Lunch & refreshments on both days
• Membership to Visit Give Protect network
• Free entry to prize draw for Nurture Tourism diagnostic visit

3: Conference Day One Residential Package - £209 + VAT

• Day one conference & training worshops
• All meals
• One Nights 4* En-Suite Accommodation
• Membership to Visit Give Protect network
• Free entry to prize draw for Nurture Tourism diagnostic visit
• Nurture Lakeland Gala Dinner

4: Full Conference Two Day Residential Package - £246 + VAT

• Two day Conference & training workshops
• One Nights 4* En-Suite Accommodation
• All meals
• Membership to Visit Give Protect network
• Free entry to prize draw for Nurture Tourism diagnostic visit
• Nurture Lakeland 18th Birthday Dinner

5: Day Rate Package Day Two - £38 + VAT

• Day two field visit programme
• Lunch & refreshments

(If you wish to book accommodation for Tuesday 16th October, please contact the Low Wood Bay Hotel directly quoting reference ‘Nurture Lakeland’ to receive the discounted offer of £81.50 (price includes VAT) for Bed & Breakfast accommodation)