Conference Program

The Conference at a glance

As a leader in the tourism industry, BIG4 Holiday Parks have endeavoured to seek out the best hands on operators to speak and workshop with you during the conference. Sessions will cover a range of areas including recent changes within the industry that may affect your business, as well as business marketing and operations strategies to assist your business in reaching its full potential. Siteminder, Netroomz, RMS and ROS hands-on workshops for beginners to advanced operators are also scheduled to ensure you are getting the most out of your booking system.

Following is a general outline of the program. Full program details will be updated on this web site shortly – watch this space!!

This years program will be a stimulating mix, including:

• keynote presenters to inform and arm delegates with information for future success
  
• plenary sessions that will enlighten and explain new ideas and ways of thinking
  
• workshops to attend and discuss new techniques and how you can apply them for your own use
  
• forums to share and discuss issues and ideas
  
• activities afternoon to ensure you experience all the Cairns has to offer
  
• social functions including the First Timers Cocktail Function, Welcome Dinner, Wednesday Dinner and Gala Awards Dinner

Tuesday 14th October
Pre-Conference workshops
First Timers Networking Function
Conference Welcome Function

Wednesday 15th October
Conference and Trade Exhibition Opening
Opening Keynote Session
Morning and Afternoon Conference Sessions
Closing Keynote Session
Dinner

Thursday 16th October
Morning Conference Sessions and Workshops
Lunch, and a selection of afternoon tour activities will be offered
Dine Around evening at leisure

Friday 17th October
Morning and Afternoon Conference Sessions and Workshops
Gala Awards Dinner at the Sofitel Reef Casino