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Ministers’ Summit tackles destination branding


As part of WTM London’s Ministers’ Programme, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) works in partnership with WTM London to host the UNWTO & WTM Ministers’ Summit.


Destination branding is an ever-


growing complex challenge. Social media, new business models and the empowerment of consumers all around the world have changed the rules of the game. Destination management organisations revaluate their structures and marketing strategies to adapt to the new market trends. The 2015 UNWTO & WTM Ministers’ Summit will focus on the changes shaping tourism markets and how this impacts on destination branding, looking in particular into the following issues:  destination brand in today’s globalized media landscape?  branding and destination branding.  consumers’ engagement in destination branding.  crisis communication.  destination marketing organizations and how to adapt to the new media landscape.


 creative economy to destination branding: promoting and sharing experiences.


The panel of speakers will be announced soon so keep an eye on the WTM London website.


When: Tuesday 3 November, 11:00-13:00 Where: WTM Global Stage AS850


The 2015 UNWTO & WTM Ministers’ Summit, titled ‘Destination Branding: New Challenges in a Changing Market’, will discuss the changes currently shaping tourism markets and how this is impacting on destination branding.


Programme 10:00-10:45 Registration 11:00-11:15 Opening remarks by Simon Press, Senior Exhibition Director, WTM London and Arabian Travel Market, and Taleb Rifai, Secretary-General, World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)


11:15-13:00 Panel debate & closing When & Where ®


WTM Ministerial Dinner In association with UNWTO and sponsored by the Travel Channel


When: Tuesday 3 November, 19:00-22:00 Where: The Banking Hall, 14 Cornhill, London EC3V 3ND By invitation only, this exclusive evening will host tourism ministers and senior aides from around the world at the Banking Hall, London. Editors from leading travel trade publications will also be present at this prestigious event.


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