Firstly a huge thanks to all those who attended our recent Conference. Judging from your feedback you all had a good time and thought the trip well-worthwhile.
Here are a few of your comments:
"Excellent venue," (Ed Pawley, Drayton Manor Park)
" Very worthwhile useful contact and business leads made," (Tristram Mayhew, Go Ape)
"Best yet" (Ray Hole, Architects)
The venue attracted lots of positive comments with state of the art theatre facilities and easy access between workshops, sponsor stands, Vision Desk and outside areas. Parking was plentiful and accommodation extremely comfortable.
The variety and mix of Speakers provided both relevant and variety of content and kept the interest of the audience. The final presentation was practical, very interactive and included food and wine tasting along with a live cooking demonstration - a great way to end the day. Most presenters were well known and respected members themselves of the attraction industry in the UK. They shared their own experiences and anecdotes which delegates were easily able to relate to. We were extremely privileged to have Sabine Lehmann, from Table Mountain, South Africa to share her views and opinions on turning loss making catering into a profit making venture. Other over-seas speakers included Vision's own partners from South Africa and Germany.
Heythrop Hall provided a dramatically beautiful and historical contrast to the day's events. Pre-dinner drinks were held in the circular lobby with the meal itself, in the terrace restaurant, overlooking the stunning grounds. Entertainment and net-working carried late in to the night. Very late for some!
We will be taking into account your comments and ideas for themes for next year's conference which will enable us to further improve on this extremely over-all, positive feedback.
This year's conference had the most delegates attending yet and of those who filled out the feedback forms, 100% said that they would be at the 2012 Conference.
We very much look forward to seeing you all then!
"Great net-working as ever! "
(Veronica Chrisp, Slimbridge WWT)
" Amazing venue, great Conference and thats before dinner!"
(Steve Sampson, Paradise Wildlife Park)
" Great mix of speakers. Would have liked more small group activities with interactive elements. Would have liked to go to all workshop options!"
(Eddie Kemsley, Howletts & Port Lympne)
" My first time and much more relevant and commercial than others enjoyed it very much,"
(James Wheeler, Birmingham Botanical Gardens)
"Team and speakers were fantastic and incredulously informative and approachable ,"
(Sylvia Jamieson, Twycross Zoo)
" Our 7th year at the Vision XS conference and it was excellent as usual. It is a brilliant networking opportunity and never fails to deliver interesting speakers, workshops and case studies. A great source of relevant advice and information, which can be put into practise in your business and help prevent new businesses or projects from making costly mistakes in design and investment,"
(Gwen Evans, Cantref Adventure Farm)
" Great Day - very informative. Really enjoyed the Workshop and Case Study very much and great foodie bit, well done! Will try to stay over next year,"
(Neil Milbourn, Walby Farm Park )
