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HAPPENED IN APRIL

The first edition took place in the Spring of 2020 during the strict confinement imposed to curb the spread of COVID-19 and right in the middle of social, economic and cultural changes that were still under construction. This collaborative initiative was promoted by members of the tourism community, with the aim of creating a stable platform of knowledge and debate to anticipate new scenarios that may have an impact on travel.

Executives from companies and entities such as Relais & Chateaux, Barceló Hotels, European Cities Marketing, Phocuswright, Adara, BCV or IAPCO among others participated in this online gathering.

> The future of tourism destinations
Participan:
– David Mora, International Tourism Developer
– Doug Lansky, Tourism Developer & Speaker
– Petra Stûsek, Visit Ljubljana MD President, European Cities Marketing
– Olof Yrr Atladottir, Former Director General of Icelandic Tourist Board.
Moderado por: Doug Lansky, Ponente turístico internacional y escritor.

> The future of media
Participan:
– Rosie Spinks, Tourism Editor, Skift
– Tom Lowry, Editor-in-chief, SKIFT
– Rafat Ali, CEO & Founder, Skift

> The future of hospitality
Participan:
– Philippe Gombert, International President Relais & Châteaux
– Raúl González, CEO Barceló Hotel Group
– Alejandro Bataller, Board Member & VP, SHA Wellness Clinics
– Lorraine Sileo, Senior Analyst and Founder, Phocuswright Research
Moderado por: Lorraine Sileo, Senior Analyst and Founder Phocuswright Research

> The future of trade shows
Participan:
– Nick Pilbeam, Divisional Director Reed Travel Exhibitions
– Ori Lahav, President IAPCO
– Eric Mottard, CEO Grupo Eventoplus – Noved Eventos
Moderado por: Eric Mottard, Founding partner & CEO, Grupo Eventoplus

> The future of travel marketing
Participan:
– Brandon Meyers, CRO Adara
– Mercedes Blanco, Vice-President of Sales – Americas, at BCV,
a Rategain Company
– Robert Cole, CEO Rocketcheetah
Moderado por: Mercedes Blanco, VP Ventas Americas, BCV

> The future of tourism destinations

> The future of media

> The future of hospitality

> The future of trade shows

> The future of travel marketing