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Seminar Schedule
ATM Global Stage WEDNESDAY 11TH MAY 10:30 - 11:15 THE FUTURE OF THE REGION’S HOTEL INDUSTRY Where is the Middle East’s hotel sector heading? Where are the development hotspots and what potential is there to bring new hospitality concepts to fruition? Moderator: Paul Clifford, Group Editor, Hospitality, ITP Media Group Speakers: Christopher Lund, Director, Head of Hotels MENA, Colliers International; Mark Kirby, Head of Hospitality, Emaar Hospitality Group; Tim Cordon, Area Senior Vice President Middle East & Africa, Radisson Hotel Group; Judit Toth, Founder & CEO, Vivere Hospitality 11:45 - 12:30 WHAT GUESTS REALLY WANT From experiential and eco-conscious stays with a local edge and wellness experiences that go beyond spas to loyalty programmes and apps that meet new lifestyle demands, this session looks at what motivates guests in 2022. Moderator: Gemma Greenwood, Director, Content Inc. Speakers: Folker Heim, Chief Operating Officer, Global Hotel Alliance; Chris Nader, Co-Founder, ENVI Lodges; Federico Toresi, Global VP Design, Ultra Luxe, Luxury & Premium Brands, Accor; Walter Knight, Director of Hospitality, Farnek Services LLC; James Britchford, Vice President Commercial IMEA, InterContinental Hotels Group
12:45 - 13:30 SPORTS TOURISM KICKS OFF IN THE GULF Major destinations across the Gulf have robust strategies in place to put the region on the world sports tourism map. From smart cities and sponsorships to centres of excellence and sporting events destinations, discover the ambitious projects and initiatives that will attract millions of visitors and set new benchmarks. Moderator: Thomas Urquhart, Broadcaster, Arabian Radio Network Speakers: Andy Preece, Director, Buro Happold; Philip Wooller, Senior Director, Middle East & Africa, STR; Philip Dickinson, Vice President of International Markets, Qatar Tourism; Naif AlDossary, Advisor to the Strategic Planning and Investment Deputy, Ministry of Sport; Tricia Warwick, MCIM, Director Asia Pacific Middle East Africa China, VisitBritain 14:00 - 14:45 HUNGRY FOR TRAVEL: WHY UNIQUE DINING EXPERIENCES ARE AN ESSENTIAL TOOL IN THE DESTINATION MARKETING PLAYBOOK Great food is more than just sustenance: it connects us to people, places, and flavours; to culture and heritage; to tradition and society. The memories forged while eating a meal with friends or strangers in lands unknown are often more powerful than any other travel encounter involving time-honoured rituals of hospitality and generosity. And travellers are hungry for more. Unique dining experiences are a major
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consideration for luxury travellers when it comes to choosing a destination. From big-name chefs and award-winning restaurants to authentic local experiences that connect visitors to a destination and create a sense of place, culinary encounters are an increasingly important part of a destination’s appeal. A handful of the Middle East’s leading restaurateurs, hoteliers, and culinary kingpins discuss the growing appetite for unforgettable dining encounters and the unquenchable thirst for unique experiences. Moderator: Joe Mortimer, Editor-atLarge, Destinations of the World News Speakers: Suhaila Ghubash, Events Director, Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment; Lynne Bellinger, Director of Food & Beverage Design & Development, Marriott International EAME; Amanda Elder, Chief Commercial Officer, Member of the Management Board, Kempinski Hotels SA; Michael Ellis, Founder and CEO, Passionomy. tv; Talal Nabil Kensara, Chief of Strategic Management, Diriyah Gate Development Authority
Anderson, Head of Sales, dnata Travel Management; Matthew Roberts, Vice President of Sales, Accor IMEA; Sam Dawson, Commercial Director, MENA, YouGov; Ian Moore, Chief Commercial Officer, VistaJet 16:15 - 17:00 BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS TRAVEL PROGRAMME Corporations across the globe are committed to operating more sustainably – but where does business travel fit in this picture? This session will look at how corporations can measure; manage and reduce the environmental impact of their business travel programme. Moderator: Chris Pouney, Associate, GoldSpring Consulting Speakers: Martin Drew, Senior Vice President, Sales & Cargo, Etihad Aviation Group; Fatima Jaafar Al-Sairafi, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority; David Todd, Head of Operations MEA, InterContinental Hotels Group
15:00 - 16:00 THE FUTURE OF BUSINESS TRAVEL What will business travel look like in a post-pandemic world and as a severely impacted sector when and how will it recover? This session will look at the megatrends impacting business travel and the medium term forecasts for the return to travel. Moderator: Gemma Greenwood, Director, Content Inc. Speakers: Catherine Logan, Regional Vice President - EMEA, GBTA; Shaun
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