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sector. Hotels being built now will still be operating in 2050, with climate change creating a more difficult operating environment. 12:30-13:30 (Europe Inspiration Zone)


Travel Leaders Speak This panel discussion is titled UK Travel Markets – What to Expect in 2020, with key issues including consumer confidence in the UK and across the world, currency values, and the effect Brexit is having and will have on inbound and outbound markets. 14:00-15:30 (WTM Global Stage)


Epic Travel: The New Must-Do Luxury Experience Why are more and more affluent consumers looking for a seriously adventurous slant to their travels? April Hutchinson (below), editor of TTG Luxury, will ask panellists to share how companies in this market operate, what their clients look for, how they deliver it, and explore some of the last remaining unexplored adventure destinations. 14:30-15:30 (Asia Inspiration Zone)


Air-Born: What Affluent Millennials Want From International Travel Brands Insight from a survey of more than 3,200 “affluent millennials” in eight countries, analysing how they travel and how they engage


with airline brands. The study explores how you can reach them, and the importance of flexibility, customer service, and the onboard entertainment experience. 15:00-15:45 (Europe Inspiration Zone)


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Taiwanese treats For a chance to win a prize, head to Taiwan’s Happy Hour, where snacks will be served and the TTB director and partners will speak about how Taiwan became the first country in Asia to legalise same-sex marriage this year, and Wendy Wu Tours’ newly introduced Taiwan


itineraries for 2020/2021. 16:00 (AS750)


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Strong Partnerships in an Increasingly Sceptical World Is the global scepticism so prevalent today signalling the end of true partnerships or fuelling a resurgence? Frank Belzer, senior vice-president of portfolio sales at Universal Parks and Resorts, will moderate this session. 16:00-17:00 (Americas Inspiration Zone)


go, go, Gibraltar Catch the Gibraltar Happy Hour on Monday and Tuesday to find out about its new promotional campaign. Also hear about a new experience at tourist attraction St Michael’s Cave. 16:00-17:00 (EU348)


Tipple tasting There’s double tipple tasting on the Visit Seattle stand this year. There’s a chance to try craft beers, then at the same time on Tuesday you can sample Washington wines. Ask about the city’s new


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glass sculpting festival and the latest hotel openings. 16:00-18:00 (NA140)


Taste of Wales Visit Wales will be hosting a tasting session featuring an array of regional goodies. Stand partner Wales Coast Path will be revealing 50 new itineraries for 2020 designed to help operators and agents set up hiking packages more simply. 16:30 (UKI100)


Lager with no limits Drop in during the Vietnam Airlines Happy Hour for unlimited beer. Try Vietnamese paper art and traditional coffee and learn about the new Bali and Phuket routes, launched this October, plus the airline’s plans to add Los Angeles and Perth. 17:00 (AS675)


Graffiti wall and wine Drop in for a wine-tasting with South African Tourism. Plus, visitors can contribute to WTM London’s first interactive graffiti wall and meet South Africa guides Charles Ncube (below) and Abigail Mbalo (who is a former MasterChef contestant). 17:00 (AF500)


Orascom opportunities Visit Orascom today or tomorrow morning to enter a draw to win a week’s all-inclusive stay at Steigenberger Golf Resort El Gouna in Egypt. Also join 30th anniversary celebrations on the stand today and network over food, drinks and music. 17:00-18:00 (ME445)


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