NEWS INSPIRATION ZONES
information and communication technologies in order to address the negative effects of over-tourism. One of the main problems of leading global destinations is the steady growth of illegal hosting. In Barcelona, a spider web has been created as a fundamental tool to fight it. The designed processes and operations implemented in the city will be explained during this session.
What Can the Travel Industry Contribute to the Conservation of Wildlife and Habitats? Tuesday 14:45-15:45 This year’s wildlife and habitats panel reflects the wide range of ways in which tourism can contribute to conservation, with speakers including Richard Vigne, managing director of Ol Pejeta in Kenya, which is currently working to create a Northern White Rhino embryo, and Pippa Hankinson, director of Blood Lions, which campaigns with the industry against the lion trade.
UKI & INTERNATIONAL INSPIRATION ZONE Find this Inspiration Zone at TA190 at the back of the North Hall, in-between the UK and Ireland and International Hub zones
EUROPE THE BOULEVARD AMERICAS
MIDDLE EAST
AFRICA ASIA UK & IRELAND
INTERNATIONAL HUB
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to become a social media sensation, attracting coachloads of Chinese tourists with Mandarin menus and a messaging app – and is now opening a replica chip shop in southern China.
Tourism for All: The Business Case for Inclusive Tourism Monday 14:45-15:30
A look at how destinations and other stakeholders can expand the opportunities for adventurous travel for people with disabilities, and at what can be done to enable those people with disabilities and low incomes to enjoy a holiday and travel.
Scott’s Fish and Chips: How to Attract the High- spending Chinese Tourist
Tuesday 12:00-12:30 A case study of how one UK business has defied the odds
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The Latest Trends in Gastro Tourism: UK & Europe Tuesday 14:45-15:30 Europe boasts a broad variety of food styles that fuel a burgeoning trend in “food tourism”. Our panel of experts discuss what’s changing in the world of culinary tourism in 2019 and beyond, and how Europe will keep up with demand.
How to Earn and Expand LGBT Travellers’ Brand Loyalty Wednesday 12:45-13:45 How should you respond to an evolving LGBT travel market and target the lucrative $218 billion annual spend by the world’s LGBT travellers? With case study examples from the UK and Europe, this Innovation Session will give powerful tools to take back to work for your business, as well as a Media Briefing to equip you with the necessary understanding for a stronger marketing strategy.
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