From 10th-12th September, the stars of the travel industry sparkled at the Simpleview EMEA Summit in Bristol. But if you missed your chance to walk the red carpet, here’s a round-up of the event, plus highlights from some of our attendees to give you a taste of what you can expect at our 2025 event in Brighton.
This year, our brand new ‘Ask the Expert’ sessions provided a unique forum for attendees to receive one-to-one support on their use of the Simpleview DMS, CMS and CRM platforms. Additionally, our SEO analysts were on hand to offer their insights into how users can drive maximum benefit from their SEO packages. While we also hosted blockbuster keynote sessions on film tourism, sustainability, and accessibility, our 46 educational sessions — woven seamlessly into the course of this three-day event — ensured that this year’s EMEA Summit was a showstopper from start to finish. But don’t take our word for it, here’s what our attendees had to say:
“A great week of networking, meeting new and current connections & looking at all things Destination & Visitor Economy focused ... Amazing to gain insights into future trends and sharing best practice, along with the future of the digital landscape!”
-Kim Hill, Local Visitor Economy Partnership, Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent
“We were there, along with 150 other professional destination representatives from across Europe, enhancing our knowledge of the [destination management] platform and learning how to optimise its use at Madrid Convention Bureau … An enriching experience that will significantly boost MCB's team technological capabilities. Thank you, Simpleview!”
-Julia Cruz Palacios OLY, Madrid Convention Bureau
“What an incredible three days at the 2024 Simpleview Summit in the vibrant city of Bristol! The event agenda was packed with insightful talks, valuable networking, and exciting experiences. Being part of the Simpleview family is such a wonderful experience, and I’m already looking forward to next year’s Summit in Brighton…”
-Rachael Rogers, Marketing Manager at Visit the New Forest
“It was great to connect with so many talented people from fellow DMOs across the country (and globe!) to share insights, challenges and opportunities. There’s something really powerful about coming together to discuss the uniqueness of our destinations - it sparks creativity and new ideas. It was especially valuable yesterday from a film tourism perspective, so many takeaways on how we can leverage our stunning Island for future projects!”
-Lou Collins, Marketing Manager for Visit Isle of Wight
“Just returned from an inspiring trip to Bristol, UK, where VISIT ØST-NORGE SA is one of 1,000+ destinations worldwide that are using Simpleview to enhance their digital presence. At the summit, we engaged in insightful panel discussions and thought-provoking lectures covering a wide range of topics. Creativity + tourism = unforgettable experiences.”
-Andreas Kokkvoll, Innholdsprodusent
