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ALVA to deliver visitor attractions masterclasses in Northern Ireland
POSTED 04 Mar 2016 . BY Tom Anstey
ALVA director Donoghue was named Tourism Alliance Chair in 2015
Tourism Northern Ireland are teaming up with the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA) to deliver a masterclass in how to make visitor attractions a success.

Aimed primarily at the heritage sector, ALVA director Bernard Donoghue will deliver a keynote speech focused on how to turn a visitor attraction into a successful business model, taking into account elements including commerciality, yield management, profitability and sustainability.

Taking place at Brownlow House in Lurgan on 8 March and then at the Beech Hill Country House Hotel in Londonderry, representatives from the National Trust and other local attractions will also speak. The same masterclass is taking place across the two days, offering flexibility for attendees.

Registration for the Attracting Success event is now open. To register, click here
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ALVA to deliver visitor attractions masterclasses in Northern Ireland
POSTED 04 Mar 2016 . BY Tom Anstey
ALVA director Donoghue was named Tourism Alliance Chair in 2015
Tourism Northern Ireland are teaming up with the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA) to deliver a masterclass in how to make visitor attractions a success.

Aimed primarily at the heritage sector, ALVA director Bernard Donoghue will deliver a keynote speech focused on how to turn a visitor attraction into a successful business model, taking into account elements including commerciality, yield management, profitability and sustainability.

Taking place at Brownlow House in Lurgan on 8 March and then at the Beech Hill Country House Hotel in Londonderry, representatives from the National Trust and other local attractions will also speak. The same masterclass is taking place across the two days, offering flexibility for attendees.

Registration for the Attracting Success event is now open. To register, click here
.
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ALVA director Bernard Donoghue named chair of The Tourism Alliance


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One in three spa practitioners have considered leaving the industry due to concerns about their own wellbeing
A new survey of UK and international spa practitioners shows that stress, burnout and wellbeing concerns have caused one in three respondents to consider leaving the industry.
UK updates physical activity guidelines with focus on daily movement
The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of Physical activity guidelines: UK Chief Medical Officers' report, updating the evidence that underpins the nation's physical activity recommendations and placing greater emphasis on strength, balance, reducing sedentary behaviour and, for the first time, supporting people taking weight loss medications.
Sauna advocate Becky Pelkonen drafts global public sauna-bathing charter
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