A new venue, a new floor plan, beer garden and pricing are just some of the exciting changes awaiting participants of the National Tourism Tradeshow & Cocktail 2017, the Dominica Hotel and Tourism Association.
Now in its 9th year, the event which features seminar sessions, tradeshow and evening cocktail, will take place April 29th at a prestigious new location, The Dominica State House.
The NTTC, which had previously been held at the Cabrits National Park, is the leading travel tradeshow for Dominica, with participants ranging from major suppliers of local products and services to tour operators serving destination Dominica and more. This year’s theme highlights the power of the individual to shape the industry – “Industry development – Fuelling growth through collective effort”.
“Our goal is to build upon and revitalize a vibrant National Tourism Trade show and Cocktail that would meet the needs and expectations of our members, participants and sponsors” said Kevin A. Francis, new Executive Vice President of the Dominica Hotel and Tourism Association.
“The DHTA has never wavered from its goals and commitment to its members. Like the tourism industry itself, we are constantly shifting and evolving to make sure we put forth a product that effectively responds to the ever-changing tourism market and the way people in the industry are operating and buying today,” Francis explained. “Many of the changes our patrons will see during the event are direct results of feedback given over the years.”
The NTTC is made up of three components; a seminar component, tradeshow show component and the evening cocktail.
The seminars will feature discussions on industry development from some of the top professionals in the Tourism and Hospitality industry.
As part of the transformation into its new design and identity, the tradeshow will open with a new venue layout, fresh atmosphere, and a number of new resources and product category focus areas.
“By redesigning the layout, we are now able to direct the flow of foot traffic and increase visibility for all booths, participants and entertainment” Francis said.
The DHTA has also implemented a new pricing structure for the three components:
– Seminar
o Members – Free
o Tourism and Hospitality Students – $20.00
o Potential members and General Public – $35.00
– Tradeshow
o General Admission – $5.00
o Student admission – $2.00
Tickets to the Cocktail will be priced at $60, promising to be the best year yet as the event showcases a range of local entertainment.
The NTTC will also feature an art gallery where local artistes and local producers will display their work, a main stage with live performances during the tradeshow, as well as a vineyard and beer garden.
Registration for the National Tourism Tradeshow and Cocktail will remain opened until April 10, 2016.
For the unintelligent uncircumcised fools there are devices called drones with hd quality. Dominica is a beauty and one of the most colorful towns in the region
Why is dno showing an “artist rendition” of the state house?
Guess we’re still trying to sell Dominica as a “tropical paradise” where “everything nice”.
Well it’s not.
This is no artistic rendition, this is a REAL PHOTO,
Hahahaha @ artist rendition. You can tell that one lives overseas, just there to criticize. don’t even know a photograph from a drawing, have not even visited in donkey years but on DNO ready to pounce.
It would be great to know the date and time of this activity. Everything is included except that. Is that information classified and do I have to go to someone or some special place to get that information? I would love to attend , if that is ok ?
That’s it my boy!!! I’m loving the new venue and ideas Kevin. This is a great way to kick off your new position as EVP. I look forward to hearing great things from you. Keep on doing your best. Much Love!!!
Great move by team DHTA. The change of venue will certainly increase participation and attendance.