Study Tour

The popularity of the 2009 IGCA study tour has led us to consider planning one for 2010 in Japan.

The Study Tour is open to anyone aged under 40 and at manager level or above, with attendees limited to 25. We hope the Study Tour helps you to enhance communication between many delegates from all over the world.

About Study Tour

The purpose of the Study tour is to ensure that the congress is used as a learning　opportunity for the younger generation of Garden Centre Managers or Directors by;

• Ensuring the most is made from each visit during the congress – through additional explanations or information about each business from owners or managers plus having the opportunity to ask questions about what we have seen
• Analysing and discussing each visit to get the most out of it
• Learning about cultural differences and how these affect each business
• Facilitating discussions – sharing common problems and what is done around the world to resolve these challenges, comparing your own business success and failures
• Forming friendships and a peer group to help you resolve any future challenges and discuss opportunities

Hotels and Buses

Please note the Study Tour will stay at the same hotel as the main congress, however, the buses will be at tour exclusive.

Registration Fee and Scholarship

The Study Tour registration fee is the same price as that of the main congress. However, the IGC will make a grant of 100 euros(equivalent to 15,000 Japanese yen) to each of the 25 delegates from the IGCA member countries. The amount of a grant will be deducted from your registration fee.

How to Apply

To apply for the Study Tour, please check the “Yes” box which states “Do you join the Study Tour?” on the registration form. For on-line registration, please make sure you choose “Study Tour” when you make the registration.

Study Tour Organizer

Ms. Tammy Woodhouse from ｔhe Millbrook Garden Company will be in charge of the Study Tour.