Future orientation of the Tourism Industry
This session will summarise the main recommendations that emerged over the two days’ conference and conclude with the new orientation and strategic direction to propel the tourism industry to new heights of development for the long-lasting benefit of the global community. Speaker: Dr Robin Nunkoo, Head of the International Centre for Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality, [...]
Julie Kyse, VP at Expedia, is interviewed by Dr. Javier Gonzalez-Soria
Julie Kyse serves as Vice President of Transport Partner Services and Air Optimization for Expedia, Inc.. In this role, she leads an experienced team of account managers who are responsible for managing Expedia’s relationships with airline partners in the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and support the marketing and distribution of airlines and schedules [...]
Ralph Kaiser, CEO & Chairman at UATP, interviewed by Dr. Javier Gonzalez-Soria
Ralph Kaiser, President, CEO & Chairman, UATP since 2003, is responsible for all commercial and strategic aspects of commercial/B2B payment network for travel and travel related services. He serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors comprised of global executives in the airline industry. During the UATP event in London he explains what is the [...]
Enhancing Destination Competitiveness through Technology and Innovation
In this new era, digital adaptation is not an option anymore, but rather an indispensable and strategic tool for destinations to remain competitive and to respond to the ever-evolving consumer needs and demands. In the tourism sector, digital strategies are increasingly based on online presence, differentiation and reputation in order to be competitive. This session [...]
Fostering Sustainable Tourism Development in the Digital Era
Tourism is widely recognised as an industry with huge potential for sustaining economic growth, promoting inclusive development and protecting the environment. To advance the power of tourism for sustainability, it is imperative for all tourism stakeholders to maximise tourism socio-economic contribution while minimising its negative impacts on the environment in line with the Sustainable Development [...]
José Angel Preciados, CEO, Ilunion Hoteles
El CEO de ilunion hoteles, la cadena hotelera perteneciente al grupo de la ONCE, explica las características que la hacen única a nivel mundial y que hacen que nos sintamos orgullosos de que sea una empresa española la que se caracterice por los valores que defiende.
José Angel Preciados, CEO, Ilunion Hoteles
El CEO de ilunion hoteles, la cadena hotelera perteneciente al grupo de la ONCE, explica las características que la hacen única a nivel mundial y que hacen que nos sintamos orgullosos de que sea una empresa española la que se caracterice por los valores que defiende.
Raul Gonzalez y Ovidio de Andres hablan de la venta directa
Ovidio de Andrés, el Presidente de Logitravel, y Raúl González, el CEO de Barceló Hoteles, hablan de la venta directa e indirecta de los hoteles y de la conveniencia de las diferentes estrategias, en el marco del Foro de Hosteltur celebrado en Madrid
Matilde Asián, Secretaria de Estado de Turismo
Inauguración de la Jornada sobre los "Cosmopolitas", la nueva categoría de viajeros, con un potencial de 90 millones de viajes al año, en la que centrará en 2017 sus esfuerzos de promoción Turespaña.