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WTM Vision - The Global Economic Forum Return to the WTM Seminar, Conference and Event Programme search
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| Date/Time: | 12 Nov 2009
11:00-13:00 |
| Location: | Platinum Suite 4 |
Speaker/s
| Karan Anand, Head-Relationships and Supplier Management, Cox and Kings | | Peter Hobday, Economist Journalist | | Nic Marks, Founder, new economics foundation (nef) | | Carol Marlow, Managing Director, P&O Cruises | | Taleb Rifai, Secretary General, United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) | | John Strickland, Director, JLS Consulting |
Seminar Details
Click here to download the WTM Vision - The Global Economic Forum leaflet.
Set against the backdrop of a troubled global economy, this year’s conference focused on business strategies for recovery and how companies can effectively manage their travel & tourism business to ensure a return to growth.
The forum, chaired by ex BBC broadcaster and economics journalist, Peter Hobday, provided senior travel and tourism executives with an in-depth look at the current state of the global economy and the outlook for 2010 and beyond.
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Attendees received for free the Euromonitor Global Travel and Tourism Forecast Restatement One year on from the Crisis (worth £400) to base business decisions and strategies on detailed and relevant economic information. |
Conference Highlights:
- Biggest challenge the 2008/2009 financial collapse presented
- Key lessons to learn from this downturn
- Strategies that can be adopted to return to growth
- Experts analysed the global economy and forecasts for 2010
- Networked with future International business contacts
- Received a DVD with case studies on business recovery strategies presented by industry experts.
Panellists included:
- Karan Anand, Head Relationships and Supplier Management, Cox & Kings
- Nic Marks, economist, new economic foundation (nef)
- Carol Marlow, Managing Director, P&O Cruises
- Taleb Rifai, Secretary-General, United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
- John Strickland, Director, JLS Consulting
Exclusive Interviews
Exclusive interviews from industry leaders expanded and highlighted the key subjects for debate on business strategies for recovery.
Interviews from:
- Andrew Cosslett, CEO, InterContinental Hotels Group, UK
- Sandie Dawe, Chief Executive, Visit Britain
- Manuel Diaz-Cebrian, Regional Director for Europe Director UK, Ireland, Sweden and the Netherlands, Mexico Tourism Board
- David Dingle, CEO, Carnival UK
- Peter Long, Chief Executive, TUI Travel
- Robin Shaw, Vice President & Managing Director Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines (UK & Ireland)
- Taleb Rifai, Secretary-General, United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
- Willie Walsh, CEO, British Airways
QUESTIONS THAT WAS ANSWERED:
How long will the downturn last?
What will 2010/11 look like?
Will it be as bad as 2008/9?
Which business strategies will see a return to growth?
Which country/ markets will bounce back first?
Which country/ markets will remain in recession the longest?
How long will it be before we return to pre-recession business levels?
Will we ever return to pre-recession business levels?
What key lessons can be learnt from this financial downturn?
What measures can you put in place to avoid the worst of a future financial downturn?
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