Tourism U is an ongoing series of free workshops offered by The Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism (MOTT) year-round across the Commonwealth.
2013 Schedule
| Date | Session | Presenter | Location |
| May 30 | International |
Jackie Ennis Betsy Larkin |
Salem Waterfront Hotel Salem |
| June 17 | China | Jackie Ennis |
Double Tree Hotel Hyannis |
| June 20 | Social Media |
Tom Taylor Connelly Partners |
Deerfield Inn Deerfield |
| July 10 | China | Jackie Ennis |
Berkshire CVB Pittsfield |
| September 17 |
Social Media Sports |
Tom Taylor Shannah McArdle |
Hilton Garden Inn Worcester |
| October | COPA Event | Jackie Ennis | Boston |
| November 14 |
Social Media Sports |
Tom Taylor Shannah McArdle |
La Quinta Springfield |
NOTE: All single sessions will run from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
All double sessions will run from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
RSVP: to Ken Brissette
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PAST PRESENTATIONS
International Event at Tower Hill Botanic Garden, April 5, 2013
Presentation by Jackie Ennis
Overview of the UK Gardens and Natural Spaces Campaign 2013
Presentation by Betsy Larkin
Pre-DNE Summit Overview of MA's Primary Target Markets
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Presentation from MetroWest Tourism U, March, 15, 2013
Jackie Ennis, Focus on International
Tom Taylor, PR & Social Brand Manager, Connelly Partners
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Presentations from the Focus on Canada Workshop, February 11, 2013
Canadian Leisure Market Overview - David Redekop, Lead Researcher, Conference Board of Canada
Porter Airlines Overview - Adam Wilcox, Director of Business Development, Porter Airlines
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Presentations from the Focus on China Workshop, December 14, 2012
Overview of China Visitation Data and Visitor Profiles - Jackie Ennis, International Consultant, MOTT
Overview of Chinese Leisure Market and the Tour Industry in China - Haybina Hao, Director of International Marketing, National Tour Association
Understanding the Chinese International Student in Massachusetts - David Elwell, Director of International Student and Scholars Office, Brandeis University
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Tony D'Agostino's Research Presentation. Worcester, November 28, 2012.
International Program PowerPoint presentation presented in Worcester in November, 2012.
Jonathan Hyde's Power Point presentation on the Intersection of Culture & Tourism. Presented in Worcester, November 28, 2012.
Jackie Ennis' Power Point presentation on International Marketing. Presented in Plymouth and Williamstown September, 2012.
Tony D'Agostino's Power Point presentation on Tourism's Impact on Massachusetts. Presented in Plymouth and Williamstown September, 2012.
Japanese Market Presentation
Betsy Wall's Power Point presentation on MOTT. presented at the Tourism U held in Boston, January 25, 2012.
Questions about Tourism U? Contact Ken Brissette, 617-973-8568.
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- Where to Go
- Things to Do
For New England's largest theme park, head to Six Flags New England in Agawam. Experience the "Glow in the Park Parade", an all new nighttime spectacular with dramatic state-of-the-art floats, cirque-style music and thousands of sparkling lights! The Dept. of Conservation and Recreation presents Park Passport, a program where families are encouraged to continue to visit parks statewide in an effort to fill their passport with stamps from all the parks.
- Plan Your Trip
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- Getting Around
State and regional resources, including air, land, and water transportation; Boston public transit info; detailed info on travel to Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Island
