Annual Tourism Conference

Our Annual Peak District & Derbyshire Tourism Conference is an unmissable event offering updates, presentations, inspiration and networking for local tourism and hospitality businesses.

It provides a great opportunity to learn more about what we've achieved over the past year, whilst networking with colleagues in the industry and listening to inspiring and insightful talks from keynote speakers and industry experts.

This is the industry event to attend. Look out for news of our 2023 Annual Tourism Conference, coming soon.

The 2022 Annual Peak District & Derbyshire Tourism Conference

The 2022 Peak District & Derbyshire Tourism Conference took place at Peak Edge Hotel in Chesterfield. It brought together leading industry figures and expert speakers to deliver insights, advice and inspiration covering major topics including the cost-of-living crisis, recruitment challenges, emerging tourism trends and new opportunities for growth.

The keynote speech was delivered by Patricia Yates, CEO of national tourist body VisitBritain/VisitEngland, who visited local businesses including The Heights of Abraham, Chatsworth and Treak Cliff Cavern ahead of the conference to shine a spotlight on the area’s outstanding tourism offer and discuss how the sector can work together to drive economic growth.

VisitBritain/VisitEngland CEO Patricia Yates said:

“It’s been fantastic to be in beautiful Derbyshire and the Peak District, visiting tourism businesses and attractions and seeing first-hand the wonderful experiences on offer. It has been invaluable to listen and talk to local businesses about how we can work together to drive economic growth, and to have the opportunity to highlight our work to support the industry’s recovery.

“Tourism is an industry that can deliver growth like no other and it's been great to see the activity Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire is delivering, working with businesses and key stakeholders to attract domestic and overseas visits, driving the visitor economy.”

Speakers at the 2022 Peak District & Derbyshire Tourism Conference also included:

• Jenny Lowthrop, Chair of the Peak District National Park Foundation
• Paul Ince, LikeMind Media Ltd
• Scott Knowles, CEO of East Midlands Chamber
• Cllr Barry Lewis, Leader of Derbyshire County Council
• Miles Watkins, The Institute of Quarrying

Click here to read the full press release from the 2022 Peak District & Derbyshire Tourism Conference.