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With 80 events scheduled for the three days of WTM London 2016, we have put together a programme of seminars and discussions that give visitors an unrivalled opportunity to engage with many of the industry’s leading figures.
HIGHLIGHTS
Tackling the Toughest Issues Destinations Face Tourism expert Doug Lansky will provide innovative best-practice solutions to many of the key issues impacting DMOs, including dealing with the aftermath of terror attacks and creating actionable marketing plans. The session will conclude with an audience Q&A session. Monday 7 November, 12.30-13.30 WTM Inspire Theatre/EU475
Interview with Sir Tim Clark, President, Emirates
Emirates last year celebrated its 30th anniversary and has become one of the world’s leading airlines. This session will explore, with Sir Tim Clark, the airline’s President, Emirates’ strategy, the reasons for its success and what is next on the agenda.
Monday 7 November, 14.45-15.45 WTM Global Stage
Global Sport Tourism Summit Join us for the first Global Sport Tourism Summit, the world’s largest sport tourism gathering of industry experts from the world’s fastest growing tourism
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segment. The Summit will bring together some of the leading global figures in sport, tourism, DMOs and events. Incorporating the Sport Tourism Awards. Monday 7 November, 13.30-18.00 | Platinum Suite 1
Brexit, How Will It Change UK Travel – Inbound and Outbound? Brexit has been described as the most significant change in the UK for more than 70 years, and the UK travel industry has been identified as one of the main industries to be affected. The World Travel Leaders’ session brings together five industry leaders, and newly commissioned research from Euromonitor International.
Monday 7 November 15.45-17.00 WTM Inspire Theatre/EU475
Disintermediation & Destination Management The growth of budget scheduled airlines, Airbnb and a host of other intermediaries enabling customers to engage directly without the services of a tour operator
or traditional accommodation provider is the latest ‘revolution’ in travel. How much has really changed? What are the implications for tourism businesses? Monday 7 November, 16.00-17.00 Travel Tech Theatre/TT390
Smart Cities, Smart Tourism: Don’t Get Left Behind, A National Geographic Panel
What makes a city thrive as a travel destination? What is the winning urban algorithm of culture, creativity, heritage, technology and geography that makes a city loved by locals and irresistible to travellers? Join National Geographic Traveller’s editor-in-chief George Stone and Andrew Nelson, NGT’s director of editorial projects, and a panel of travel experts who reveal the secrets for creating Smart Cities.
Tuesday 8 November,
12.15-13.15 | Platinum Suite 1
World Responsible Tourism Day There is only one World Responsible Tourism Day. Now in its 10th year, the programme is as varied and exiting as ever and includes the
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