DESTINATIONS — WTM 2014 PREVIEW
over the past decade, but with some now shifting their business models to court corporate travellers and the
trade, the One-to-One with Jozsef Varadi,
chief executive of Wizzair
(Tuesday, 11am-12pm, Platinum Suite 1) should offer valuable insight into what the future might be for budget airlines. Looking forward also takes
centre stage at the biggest of the aviation debates, The airline business – changes at the top: new leaders, new strategies, new directions (Tuesday, 2.30- 3.30pm, Global Stage AS850). This heavyweight panel will see Tui aviation chief operating officer Chris Browne tackle the issues alongside Ryanair director of training and recruitment Peter Bellew, and Flybe chief commercial officer Paul Simmons. There’s another big hitter to
watch out for the following day, as Virgin Atlantic chief executive Craig Kreeger takes to the stage for the Keynote Interview (Wednesday, 11.30am-12.30pm, Platinum Suite 3-4) to talk Delta, Dreamliners and more.
l SMOOTH SAILING This year’s cruise programme is smaller than in previous years, but remains vital to any agent who sells holidays on the water. Chaired by Clia director Andy Harmer, the key session is How cruise lines and cruise travel agents harness the power of social media to grow the
Andy Harmer, Clia
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TOP TIP
WTM Buyers’ Club members can go
speed networking on
Monday and Thursday, both 9-10am, at Global Stage AS850
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