The UKInbound Convention begins today (11 February) in Manchester.
Members of the trade association will meet at the Ramada Manchester Piccadilly for three days of networking, political debate, seminars and socialising.
Chair of the London Olympics Organising Committee Lord Sebastian Coe is among the speakers and will talk to delegates about the importance of tourism for the 2012 Games.
The annual UKInbound Awards will also be held on tomorrow (Thursday) evening.