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WTM LONDON MEANS ®
RESPONSIBLE TOURISM
Responsible tourism is included in many event programmes – but there is only one World Responsible Tourism Day. In addition to the fact that many in the global industry are now beginning to mark the day with special events and celebration, what’s different about the WTM Responsible Tourism programme is its direct, honest and testing approach. There is no obvious propaganda, no plugs. Just a thirst for truth, ideas and inspiration. The programme content is carefully devised with advice and assistance from Harold Goodwin, the WTM Responsible Tourism Advisor.
MONDAY 7 November
Disintermediation & Destination Management When: 16.00-17.00 Where: Travel Tech Theatre TT390
The growth of budget scheduled airlines, Airbnb and a host of other intermediaries enabling travellers and holidaymakers to engage directly without the services of a tour operator or registered and regulated accommodation provider in the destination is the latest ‘revolution’ in the travel industry. How much has really changed? What
are the implications for hotel companies and registered accommodation providers? How can these tourists and new tourism service providers best be managed in the destination? Interviewer: Martin Brackenbury, Classic Collection Holidays Speakers: Garry Wilson, Managing Director, TUI Group | James McClure, UK & Ireland General Manager, Airbnb | Jordi William Carnes, Turisme de Barcelona | Nikki White, ABTA.
30 WTM Preview 2016 TUESDAY 8 November
WTM Responsible Tourism Speed Networking When: 09.00-10.00 Where: Hall Entrance S10 Networking Area
Responsible Tourism Speed Networking is a not to be missed initiative helping to drive business and add value to both responsible tourism buyers and exhibitors. The Speed Networking format enables buyers and exhibitors to meet for 6-minute mini-meetings.
World Responsible Tourism Day Opening When: 10.30-12.30 Where: WTM Global Stage AS950
10.50 – The Aaron Heslehurst round table interview Twenty years ago South Africa adopted the principles of Responsible Tourism in their national tourism policy and the campaign for Responsible Tourism began in the
UK. This year the spotlight is being shone on Responsible Tourism and the BBC’s Aaron Heslehurst quizzes the panel about the successes and failures and presses them on why more has not been achieved. Speakers: Auliana Poon, Tourism Intelligence International | Harold Goodwin, WTM Responsible Tourism Advisor | Justin Francis,
responsibletravel.com | Jane Ashton, TUI Group | Adama Bah, Director, Institute of Travel and Tourism of Gambia | Dr Venu, Secretary, Tourism Kerala.
11.30-12.30 – World Responsible Tourism Awards The World Responsible Tourism Awards are a celebration of the most inspiring and enduring responsible tourism experiences in the world. The Awards rest on a simple principle – that all types of tourism, from niche to mainstream, can and should be organised in a way that preserves, respects and benefi ts destinations and local people. Now in their 13th year the vision of the Awards, which are open to any organisation anywhere in the world, is to surprise and inspire tourists and the tourism industry by what is possible to achieve through responsible tourism.
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