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Teaching Through Tourism
FALL SYMPOSIUM
The Quest for Authentic & Inclusive Travel Learning Experiences
November 8-11, 2021
Higgins Hotel & Hilliard Conference Center
New Orleans, Louisiana
This a transformational rather than transactional gathering – a “think tank” for the the creative minds and leaders in our industry to define a road map for educational travel moving forward.
THIS IS WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND
-Best practices shared by colleagues in sequential sessions on risk, security, safety, health, and the “what ifs?”.
-A focus on creating diversity, equity and inclusion in programming with speakers not previously at ETC conferences.
-Visionaries with inspiration and timely insights: from storytelling to marketing to hope for the future.
-Topic experts focusing on issues relevant to transformational travel .
-Actionable strategies to implement for post-COVID recovery and growth.
-A report of key findings distributed after the Symposium to focus the direction of future content, tour programs, and destination experiences.
-A laser focus on the safety of our members, speakers and colleagues. See safety protocols (updated 9/24/21).
-Participate via live stream or watch recorded sessions when convenient with an Online Learning Pass.
-A collaboration between ETC and Hargrove International, this is a one-of-a-kind event!
Hotel ETC
Higgins wins Top Ten Readers Choice Award with Conde Nast Traveler Magazine for 2021
This award recognizes consistency in guest service in the face of adversity, responsiveness, and warmth of hospitality as well as quality accommodation.
The Higgins Hotel New Orleans is located in the heart of the Arts & Warehouse District and within the campus of the National WWII Museum. Its era-inspired guest rooms and suites, exceptional dining, and state-of-the-art meeting and event spaces make it a great venue for the Symposium. Read 9/14/21 update from the hotel.
We chose the Higgins Hotel as the venue host given its operation under the WWII Museum and the Hilton brand, its four star service and most importantly its track record of operating very carefully throughout the pandemic. The Higgins Hotel follows all Hilton protocols for the Mayo Clinic and Lysol Brand plans for cleanliness and distancing – “CleanStay” and “Event Ready.”
Convenient to the National WWII Museum and located in a neighborhood full of art, music, and great food, the Higgins Hotel exudes both a sense of place and an understanding of the international history of New Orleans.
The Higgins and The National WWII Museum are very supportive of this Symposium, and have demonstrated this support with a 50% reduction in room rates for our group!
ROOM RATE: The official discounted room block has closed. If you need a room please contact us.
*Charges will be applied for early check outs.
Hotel CH
The Higgins Hotel New Orleans is located in the heart of the Arts & Warehouse District and within the campus of the National WWII Museum. Its era-inspired guest rooms and suites, exceptional dining, and state-of-the-art meeting and event spaces make it a great venue for the Symposium. Read 9/14/21 update from the hotel.
Convenient to the National WWII Museum and located in a neighborhood full of art, music, and great food, the Higgins Hotel exudes both a sense of place and an understanding of the international history of New Orleans.
The Higgins Hotel helps make the Symposium possible through its low group rates, dedicated room block and meeting space.
ROOM RATE: The official discounted room block has closed. If you need a room please contact us.
*Charges will be applied for early check outs.
Overview CH
Teaching Through Tourism
FALL SYMPOSIUM
The Quest for Authentic & Inclusive Travel Learning Experiences
November 8-11, 2021
Higgins Hotel & Hilliard Conference Center
New Orleans, Louisiana
Safety protocols in place to help our members, presenters & colleagues remain safe & healthy
Join peers and national experts for a unique professional development opportunity this fall. A collaboration between Hargrove International and ETC – with major support from the Louisiana Office of Tourism, the Louisiana Byways Program, the National WWII Museum and the Higgins Hotel New Orleans – this Symposium will serve as a catalyst for advancing educational travel and heritage tourism post-COVID. This collaboration will add a new and innovative dimension to programming as well as bring complimentary constituencies together.
The focus will be on the critical legal, safety, marketing and programming issues in post-COVID recovery and growth. Roundtables, top experts, intensive learning sessions, and skill-building blocks are featured in a timely and content-rich agenda. Two parallel tracks – the Cultural Heritage Tourism track and an Educational Travel track – will deliver content specific to their community. Outstanding plenaries will offer insights from national experts on topics relevant to advancing both educational travel and cultural heritage tourism in the 21st century.
