North America
TRAVEL MICHIGAN (NA140) Dave Lorenz, vice-president
HOW ARE ARRIVALS? Data and feedback indicate that the market is healthy. International visitors in 2017 came to 2.41 million – up 6.8% on 2016 – and international visitor spend totalled $2.2 billion, marking a 16.3% rise over the past five years.
WHAT’S THE TOP REASON TO VISIT IN 2019?
To experience “the real America”. Visitors will find more than 100 public beaches, freshwater sand dunes and stunning multi-coloured cliffs. Visitors can also find 129 lighthouses, maritime museums and 10 shipwreck-diving preserves. We also have the comeback city of Detroit, home to the Henry Ford Museum, Motown
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Museum and a thriving arts and culinary scene.
WHAT MARKETING PLANS ARE IN THE PIPELINE? We will expand our online training for travel agents with incentives to complete modules, and add events and roadshows. We will continue to focus on the LGBT market and highlight our expansion in Detroit.
UNITED AIRLINES (NA330) Bob Schumacher, managing director UK and Ireland
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST NEWS OF 2018? United Polaris business class focuses on giving long-haul travellers “better sleep in the sky”. We’re increasing momentum of its roll-out and plan to add one aircraft with the new United Polaris business-class seat every 10 days from now until the end of 2020. We’re also upgrading lounges at our hub airports and
plan to open a United Polaris lounge at Los Angeles International. This year, the United Polaris lounge at Chicago O’Hare was voted Best Business Class Lounge in the United States by the 2018 World Airline Awards from Skytrax.
WHAT ROUTES AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS SHOULD WE LOOK OUT FOR IN 2019? We have announced new routes in Europe: from Prague and Naples to Newark in New York, as well as Amsterdam to San Francisco. We’re also planning to introduce United’s Premium Plus on selected international flights, offering more space, comfort and amenities.
Corinthia Hotels, The New York Times, United Airlines, and host sponsor Reed Travel Exhibitions are delighted to present and celebrate...
2018
Monday, November 5, 2018 16:30-17:30
Reception hosted by United Airlines
Platinum Suite 4, Level 3 World Travel Market London, ExCel London, UK
The Award itself, Caring for Our World, was specially designed and handcrafted on the Mediterranean Island of Malta by Mdina Glass, and celebrates the qualities of leadership and vision that inspire others to care for all people around the Globe.
In recognition of Maggie Q’s humanitarian efforts by raising funds in support of Kageno, an organisation that transforms impoverished communities, specifically in Kenya and Rwanda, by focusing on programs for clean water, health care, conservation and education.
In recognition of GHE’s commitment toward sustainable development of remote communities situated at an average altitude of 12,000 ft through impact tourism, providing access to clean energy, digital education and livelihood creation opportunities for over 30,000 people across 71 off-grid Himalayan villages to date.
In recognition of the Jordan Trail Association (JTA), a non-profit NGO, founded in 2015, for its commitment to developing, maintaining, and promoting the Jordan Trail as a platform for socioeconomic development for the 52 villages along the trail, with an impact of $6 million USD to-date.
In recognition of Intrepid Group’s commitment through its not-for-profit, The Intrepid Foundation, to empower travellers to give back by matching all donations dollar-for-dollar, resulting in a contribution of more than $4.2 million USD to over 100 local communities and international organisations since 2002.
All registered World Travel Market delegates are invited to the Award Ceremony but must RSVP. For those not registered who wish to attend, email
wta2018rsvp@gmail.comfor a registration link.
The Annual World Tourism Award was created and organised by The Bradford Group.
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