at one Make the most of World Travel Market’s seminars with Natalie Marsh’s guide to the highlights


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associations and tour operators from around the world, listen to the biggest names in the industry share their views on the hottest topics, and exchange ideas with like-minded people? World Travel Market, of course. Between November 4-6, ExCeL London will welcome more than 50,000 exhibitors and visitors to one of the world’s largest travel expos. Across the three days, the events programme will span 80 seminars, panel discussions and Q&As focusing on the travel industry’s biggest trends, as well as the latest developments in the fields of social media, responsible tourism, conservation and more. We’ve put together a handy guide to some of the sessions at World Travel Market.


LOOKING AHEAD Travel Leaders Speak: UK Travel Markets – What to Expect in 2020 When: Monday, November 4, 2pm-3.30pm, WTM Global Stage Tell me more: Brexit, currency fluctuations and consumer confidence are some of the issues that have come to the fore in the travel industry over the past 12 months. As the turn of the year approaches, will these continue to have as much of an impact? And what new trends will affect consumer behaviour as well as travel businesses? On the agenda: Four travel stalwarts will discuss the biggest topics affecting the travel industry. Julia Lo Bue-Said, from The Advantage Travel Partnership; Jo Rzymowska, Celebrity Cruises; Patricia Yates, VisitBritain and VisitEngland; and Neil Slaven from easyJet, will share how


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