HAN congress 2011
HAN Congress 2011 – Windhoek, Namibia
On 24-25 November 2011 the Hospitality Association of Namibia (HAN) is hosting its annual awards gala and tourism conference in Namibia’s capital Windhoek. The event features a half-day congress, the Suppliers’ Exhibition, the HAN Tourism Trade Forum (HTTF) and closes with the HAN Tourism Awards Gala.
The 2-day event gives HAN members the opportunity to network and negotiate with colleagues and suppliers. The Awards Gala honours accommodation establishments with the HAN Award of Excellence. Robert Bernatzeder and Micha Wacquier of Biggestleaf will speak at the HAN Conference on 24 November. The conference gives HAN members the opportunity to learn about developments impacting the tourism industry. Biggestleaf will give a basic introduction into Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and present effective online marketing strategies.
Congress Agenda
- 7h30: Registration
- 8h00 – 8h30: Welcome & Introductions
- 8h30: Congress Sponsor: Standard Bank of Namibia: Hein Liebenberg: Regional Head Human Resources: Performance Management
- 9h00: InTouch:Wilko Aschenborn – MyNamibia: synergy for online and offline marketing / HAN Website re-design: cross-synergy and efficient cms modules
- 9h30: BiggestLeaf: Robert Bernatzeder – Search Engine Optimization & effective online marketing strategies
- 10h00: Purple Cow Communications: Leon Lategan – Conversion Marketing – how to optimise online marketing efforts
- 10h30 – 11h00: Coffee/Tea
- 11h00: Bannerman Resources: Brandon Munro - Real-time Synergies between tourism and mining – way & beyond
- 11h30: Closing remark & word of thanks: HAN Chairman, Christie Benade
Full Programme of the HAN Congress
Thursday, 24 November:
- HAN Tourism Congress: ATL Hall 1&2
- HAN Suppliers Trade Fair: ACH 3-5
- HTTF scheduled briefings
- HTTF open session
- Tourism Cocktail Function : Pool & Foyer
Friday, 25 November:
- HTTF scheduled session & Exhibition
- Open session, HTTF & Suppliers
- HAN Tourism Awards Gala: SKW/MJK Events
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