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WTM Vision - The Global Economic Forum

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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.

    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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