TOURISM, HOSPITALITY & HERITAGE PARTNERS BIG NETWORKING

Connecting 200+ visitor experiences from the Heritage Forum, Hoteliers Forum, MIN Group, Restauranteurs Group & Tourism Business Network. Join us for a networking event driven by a common purpose - enriching the Northamptonshire visitor experience and attracting more visitors for everyone. This BIG networking event helps us develop partnerships that are mutually beneficial, aligned with visitor interests and expectations, and rooted in creating small clusters of activity that can be promoted to different audiences. An opportunity to build practical connections, share insights, and discover new ways of working together; by linking our teams and developing partnerships that make sense geographically, we can create connected visitor experiences that are easier to package and promote. Together, we can create an accessible offer that encourages more people to visit, stay longer, explore and spend more. For members of our networks (200 visitor experiences invited) this is an opportunity to: • Connect with a wide range of visitor economy businesses including accommodation providers, attractions, restaurants, food and drink producers, and tourism services • Build profile among new audiences • Develop partnerships that support sustainability, visibility and income generation Potential collaborations could include: • Partnering with nearby accommodation providers and visitor attractions • Linking heritage and tourism experiences with local food and drink producers • Creating themed trails connecting places to visit with places to eat, drink and stay • Developing joint promotions, itineraries and seasonal experiences What to expect: • Potentially 200 visitor experiences in one room • A structured approach to networking designed to support meaningful connections • Facilitated introductions and opportunities for collaboration • A relaxed and engaging networking environment Delivered by the networks and generously sponsored by Wilson Browne Solicitors, Stagecoach and the South Midlands Growth Hub. For those who would like to stay on afterwards, the Discover Northamptonshire Tourism Conference will follow, featuring headline speakers, industry insights, workshops and more, all focusing on the future of the county’s visitor economy.