GOA Inaugural Conference and Awards Dinner
Registrations still being accepted
The following information will assist you with planning to attend the GOA Inaugural Conference and Awards Dinner on the Gold Coast 25 - 27 August 2008. The theme is "What a Great Experience" and the program is aimed at raising the industry standard of Tour Guide Practices through professional development activities and familiarisation visits.
Guest Speakers:
We have a range of guest speakers attending from around
Australia and also Malaysia, some of whom are:
Dr Peter Tucker - General Manager, Industry Sustainability Group, Tourism
Division, Department of Resources Energy and Tourism
Ministry of Tourism Malaysia
Darrian Collins - Tourism Research Australia
Ian Nicolson - Service Skills Victoria
Simon Westcott - Prospect House and ex publisher Lonley Planet
Danielle Lancaster - Bluedog Photography and Journalism
Sammy Ringer - Australian Bushfoods Magazine
Australian Taxation Office
Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC)
and more....
Great Prizes and Give Aways
Date:
24th August 2008 pre conference reception drinks
25th - 27th August 2008 GOA Inaugural Conference
25th August 2008 GOA Awards Dinner hosted by
Jim Haynes
Venue:
Mantra Legends Hotel
Cnr. Surfers Paradise Boulevard & Laycock St
Surfers Paradise; Gold Coast Qld 4217 Australia
Information about the Gold Coast: www.verygc.com
Who should attend:
Tour Guides in all fields
Tour Managers
Students of Tourism
Vocational Trainers
Government Representatives
Industry Stakeholders
Don't hesitate to contact us if you would like something you cannot find.
Conference Program Outline
Download the "What a Great Experience" program outline below. The program provides an opportunity to select inclusive famil activities for a range of guides and elective sessions to suit eve...
Registration Forms
Registrations still being accepted
Welcome to the registration page for the GOA What a Great
Experience! national conference for tour guides, tour operators and
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Conference Quick Pick
GOA recognises that tour guides and operators are very busy people and to
take 3 days out for a conference can be a strain on time and income.
GOA are providing a Quick Pick Regis...
RTO Industry Workshop
GOA are providing a forum for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and Industry Operators from across Australia to come together to discuss training provision and assessment of guiding a...
Partner Registration
The Gold Coast offers many options for the partners and friends of conference delegates. Perhaps you are thinking of taking advantage of the time away? While delegates are conferencing partn...
GOA Awards and Fundraising Dinner
On Monday 25th August, GOA will hold an awards dinner with a
difference as part of its Inaugural Conference proceedings.
We recognise that tour guides have a story to t...
Awards Nominations Form
What are the categories?
1. Best Joke
2. Best short story of an event on tour
3. Dumbest question asked by a tour guest
4. Th...
Sponsorship / Display Opportunities
GOA would like to thank the following organisations for supporting our Inaugural Conference - What a Great Experience! ...