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World Routes 2014
Chicago, Illinois, USA
• 20 – 23 September 2014
Tourism Summit
Sponsored by Brand USA, the World Routes Tourism Summit will take place on Monday 22 September combining a number of presentations and panel discussion sessions and briefings. This inaugural summit will see discussion around a number of current industry issues including: global tourism, future patterns of travel and airport capacity and infrastructure.
Monday, 22 September 2014
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Opening Remarks
Summit Chairman
Alfredo Gonzalez, Senior Vice President, Global Market Development, Brand USA
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Global Tourism: The Rising Stars and Re-Inventors
What new adventures are travellers seeking? As destinations try new methods of attracting growing world tourists, who is creating new tourist flows. How will established and emerging destinations attract new visitors, with global tourism estimated to increase by 3.3% a year and reach 1.8 billion by 2030.
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Networking Break
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Global Tourism II: Where is the shifting traveller demand?
Which destinations and countries are experiencing a shift in traveller demand? Are traditional destinations seeing a rise or fall in visitors? Where will new industry capacity be needed in the future?
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Lunch Break
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Success to Stress – How can infrastructure keep up with demand?
Many traditional destinations face problems with airport capacity many likewise emerging destinations have similar challenges. What success have we seen in utilizing capacity and ensuring efficient passenger flow.
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Networking Break
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Future patterns of travel
Online has revolutionized the way we travel and how we communicate our experiences. What will the future traveler be looking for and how can destinations influence their decisions? What travel booking options are on the rise?
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Presentation
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Closing Remarks
* Please note like all events, the programme is subject to change.
Speakers
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Aaron Heslehurst
News Anchor & Presenter, BBC World News -
Benito Bengzon Jr
Assistant Secretary, Philippine Department of Tourism -
Rosemarie Andolino
Chicago Department of Aviation, Commissioner -
Helgi Már Björgvinsson
Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sales, Icelandair -
Rafael Alberto Smith
Director of Operations, Land Side, Punta Cana International Airport -
Alfredo Gonzalez
Senior Vice President, Global Market Development, Brand USA