Sustainability Hub

10:45 - 11:30

STRATEGIC SUSTAINABILITY PLANNING – WHERE DOES THE SUPPLY-CHAIN START?

Sustainable supply chains, where do they start? Our speakers will spar on their various perspectives which must take into consideration in the development of sustainable supply chains.

Moderator: Gabriel Seder, Vice President, Global Development, Destinations International

Speakers: Edmund Bartlett, Minister of Tourism, Jamaica; HE Ghada Shalaby, Vice Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Arab Republic of Egypt; Dr. Miniya Chatterji, CEO, Sustain Labs Paris

11:45 - 12:30

SHAPING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

Sustainability is playing a bigger role within activities, tours and attractions. Join Solar Innovation Centre Dubai as they explain how

Wednesday 3rd May

the Innovation Centre is becoming Dubai’s New Icon for sustainability.

Speaker: Marwan Juma Mohammed Bin Doei, Business Development & Excellence, Solar Innovation Centre

12:40 - 13:40

CARBON OFFSETTING, THE BIG DEBATE

When planning to offset carbon footprints should the offset take place locally where the carbon is released, or does it matter? Is there a right answer? Where is local offsetting possible, and should it be done? Join our industry experts to find out.

Moderator: Andrew Brown, Regional Director, Europe, Middle East & Oceania, WTTC

Speakers: Mark Corbett, Director, Thrust Carbon; Nicolas Soucaille, General Manager, Blacklane Middle East; Sanith de Silva Wijeyeratne, Director and CEO, Climate & Conservation Consortium

13:45 - 14:30

THE SUSTAINABILITY JOURNEY. HOW DO WE GET THERE?

The presentation will provide visibility on the evolution of expectations regarding sustainable travel and will propose three strategic pillars to make the industry more sustainable Speaker: Lucas Bobes, Group Environmental Officer and Head of ESG Reporting, Amadeus

14:40 - 15:15

MARITIME TOURISMPRACTICAL SOLUTIONS AND AMAZING DEVELOPMENTS

The Gulf supports a wide range of marine life, and is a magnet for visitors and locals, but, are the coastlines and the offshore habitats protected sufficiently to enable the maritime tourism boom successfully and sustainably?

Moderator: Bruno Wiley, Senior Advisor, Prospexi

Speakers: Will Bateman, CEO and Founder, CCell Renewables; Hon. Vensensius Jemadu, Deputy Minister of Tourism, Indonesia; Madame Sherin Francis, Principal Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism Department, Seychelles

15:30 - 17:00

THE SUSTAINABILITY THINK TANK

Join Goumbook as they raise awareness of sustainable solutions, proper waste management, the benefits of recycling and more. This Think Tank is an opportunity for everyone to share ideas on how travel can improve and develop its sustainable offerings. The session aims to spark ideas and encourage audience interaction, whilst sharing best practices within the industry and beyond.

Moderator: Tatiana Antonelli, Founder & Managing Director, Goumbook

Speaker: Emma Banks, Vice President – F&B Strategy & Development EMEA, Hilton

Thursday 4th May

11:30 - 12:00

RURAL TOURISM: TAKING TOURISTS OFF-THE-BEATEN TRACK

Rural tourism encourages the spread of tourists, reliance on public transport and is another opportunity to support heritage and culture locally. It is also a vital part of sustainable tourism. Learn the benefits of rural tourism and how you can tap into this growing market.

Moderator: Rashi Sen, Editor, TTN

Speakers: Matthias Albrecht, Director GCC, Switzerland Tourism; Yamina Sofo, Director of Sales & Marketing of German National Tourist Office for Gulf Countries; Ansar Babu, Director of Global Distribution & International Operations, Royal Commission of AlUla; Emily Jenkins Head of Product Development DW Travel

12:15 - 13:00

TACTICALLY SUPPORTING SUSTAINABILITY

Education about sustainability also must include addressing the most difficult of all in this effort to save our planet –shifting the mindset of travellers and suppliers. Here are two companies using their platforms to change behaviours through commercial activities.

Moderator: Ben McCabe, Founder, McCabe & Associates

Speakers: Hon. Vensensius Jemadu, Deputy Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Indonesia; David Bishop, Government Affairs, CONSULUM; Rhea Saran, Global Head of Brand and Content, Travelzoo

13:10 - 13:45

PLANTING THE SUSTAINABILITY SEED: CHANGING CULTURE WITH EDUCATION

How can you embed the sustainability mindset into the culture of your business? This session will demonstrate how to successfully manage, change and encourage sustainable mindsets in your staff to ensure that all practices from start to end are sustainable, rather than seeing sustainable policies as a check box exercise.

Moderator: Jane Witherspoon, Journalist, Euronews

Speakers: Hind El Aoufi, Digital LeaderMiddle East, Practice Director Digital Lab, EMEA; Basmah Al Mayman, Regional Director for the Middle East, UNWTO

14:00 - 14:45

WORKSHOP - DEVELOPING A SUSTAINABLE TOURISM ACTION PLAN Showcasing those who are successfully taking a sustainable approach, from destinations to tour operators, hotels to aviation. Learn about the struggles they have faced and how to avoid them moving forwards.

Moderator: Tarek Shawki, Managing Partner, Katalysts & Co

Speakers: Jared Harckham, Head of Aviation, ICF; Ripin Kalra, Sustainable Destination Development, Urban Resilience - Project BASED