NCITE - North Central Illinois Tourism Expo and Conference

Please mark your calendars for an exciting new opportunity to COME TOGETHER to build tourism in north central Illinois. The city of Princeton will be host to the first annual North Central Illinois Tourism Expo and Conference (NCITE).

What is NCITE?

The purpose of NCITE is to build partnerships, explore opportunities for tourism growth, and create awareness of the many sites, services, and products available in our region. Participants will attend panel discussions, a key-note presentation, workshops, and have the opportunity to showcase their organization to fellow attendees.

When will NCITE be held?

▪         April 15-16, 2010

Where will NCITE be held?

▪         Downtown Princeton, IL

Who should attend?

▪         Businesses that depend in whole or part on the tourism industry (retail, lodging, transportation, food service, etc…)

▪         Tourist attractions

▪         Community leaders

▪         Tourism professionals 

Program Schedule:

Thursday, April 15

 

11:30am – 1:00 pm Lunch/networking

Welcome: Erika Robbins

Presenter: Lee Ann Piano

Creating and Keeping Customers – The building blocks for providing excellent service.

 

1:15pm – 3:15pm

Presenter: Molly Foley

Next Cities: Attracting and Engaging the Next Generation

Whether you’re a cultural organization trying to engage new audiences or a community leader trying to attract new tourists, this is a can’t-miss session on how the next generation thinks about where they choose to live and play.

 

Snack

 

3:30pm – 4:30pm

Concurrent panel discussions (choose one):

The Digital Age

Proximity to Chicago – Challenges and opportunities

 

5:00pm – 7:00 pm

Cocktail mixer (cash bar)

 

 

Friday, April 16

 

8:00 am – 9:00 am Continental Breakfast

 

9:15am – 11:15am

Presenter: Bill Ryan

Tourism and Downtown Development

This is an interactive presentation where you will explore your role in the development of tourism, discuss what successful communities have that appeal to tourists, and develop real strategies for growing tourism in our region.

 

Lunch on your own

 

1:00pm – 3:00pm Partnerships Roundtable

Presenter: Anise Berry

Moderator: Bruce McVety

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Date and Time

Thursday Apr 15, 2010 Friday Apr 16, 2010

April 15-16, 2010

Location

Downtown Princeton, IL

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erobbins@princeton-il.com or 815-875-2616
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