WHO WE ARE: Consortium "Kyiv Tourism" was founded in July 2014 as a public-private joint initiative of Kyiv's tourism businesses and the Tourism Department of Kyiv City State Administration. Consortium seeks to create a favourable operating environment for all businesses within tourism sector in Kyiv and thus with joint efforts to communicate Kyiv's reputation as a world-class city in which to live, work, study, invest and visit. OUR MISSION:Consortium's mission is to promote the city of Kyiv as an attractive tourist destination. Thus we encourage everyone to cooperate, exchange knowledge, best practices and widen network to perform even better to strengthen the international image of Kyiv. OUR ACTIVITIES: CITY BRANDING - Social media marketing campaign - Representing city on the biggest international tourist trade fairs- International and domestic outdoor/ indoor advertising - City promo-campaignsNETWORKING- Building sustainable partnership with professional organizations in tourism sector- Teaming up with other cities, regions and countriesCONVENTION CENTER- Identifying the most suitable conference or meeting venues- Making hotel / accommodation allocations to ensure availability and booking it- Advice on choosing local service providers - Publishing Kyiv Meeting Planners' Guide LOBBYING - Monitoring legislation in tourism sector - Fostering an informed dialogue with the city administration - Collaborating with city administration in developing strategies and working plansIMPROVING TOURIST EXPERIENCE - Online hotel and services booking system Feratel - Maintaining official city website with up-to-date travel informationRESEARCH:- Conducting qualitative research in tourism sector - Tracking and sharing trends, issues, and perspectives with tourism community partners - Organizing trainings, seminars and workshops