DESTINATIONS WTM PREVIEW | SESSIONS
IN FOCUS Aviation
The aviation sector has been in the spotlight thanks to
acquisitions, airport expansion and new aircraft on order. John Strickland of JLS
Consulting will speak to chief executives of two airlines key to the UK market for their take on the state of the industry.
Wizz Air CEO Interview Wizz Air has seen huge
growth since its inception in 2004. Founder and chief
executive József Váradi will be speaking about how the airline has expanded and how other issues such as Brexit and
flight disruptions have affected the industry.
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uesday, November 5, 10am-10.45am,
Europe Inspiration Zone
Virgin Atlantic CEO Interview
Virgin Atlantic chief Shai Weiss (pictured) will be speaking about the airline’s growth strategy, especially since its recent delivery of A350s. He will also
discuss what impact the new runway at Heathrow will
have on the airline, among other key topics.
T
uesday, November 5, 2pm-2.45pm,
Europe Inspiration Zone
the year has traded and what could come the travel industry’s way in 2020. Moderated by Ben Ross, deputy head of travel at The Telegraph, the session will also provide insight from Euromonitor’s Caroline Bremner.
FOOD AND DRINK The Latest Trends in Gastro Tourism: The Americas/ UK & Europe When: Monday, November 4, 12pm-12.45pm, Americas Inspiration Zone; Tuesday, November 5, 2.45pm-3.30pm, UKI & International Inspiration Zone Tell me more: Foodie experiences are becoming increasingly popular among travellers. You only need to look at the increase in foodie tours in destinations around the world and the desire to try authentic cuisine, to know that interest in gastro tourism is growing. On the agenda: Carol Hay from the Caribbean Tourism Organisation and Aashi Vel from culinary website Traveling Spoon, along with
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moderator Erik Wolf, founder of the World Food Travel Association, will discuss what’s new with food tourism in the Americas. The UK & Europe session will see Wolf ask Marc Crothall from the Scottish Tourism Alliance and blogger Amber Hoffman, from With Husband in Tow, how Europe will keep up with the demand for food tourism, and how it’s changed over time.
TOURS AND ACTIVITIES What's Next for the Best Part of Travel: Tours, Activities, Attractions & Experiences When: Tuesday, November 5, 1.30pm-3pm, South Gallery Rooms 20 & 21 Tell me more: This sector is growing
quickly, with customers’ spending on experiences showing no sign of letting up. With such a wide range of tours, activities, attractions and experiences on offer for travellers in their chosen destinations, it’s not surprising that this is a lucrative area of the industry. On the agenda: This session will bring together eight speakers to discuss the trends affecting the sector. It will begin with moderator Douglas Quinby, co-founder and chief executive of Arival – which offers insight for companies selling tours and attractions – outlining how digital transformation has affected the sector, including how travellers shop and book. There will then be a round-table debate, where participants will discuss technology and the future of distribution, and how this affects the booking process.
WELLNESS TOURISM A New Decade of Wellness Travel When: Wednesday, November 6, 11am-12pm, Americas Inspiration Zone
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LEFT: Simon Press (left) of WTM opens the 2018 event with Richard Gayle, Travel Forward PICTURES: Matt Sprake; Simon Harvey; Alex McGuire
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LONDON 4–6 November 2019
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