CONFERENCE SESSIONS
As part of the virtual event, the following conference sessions are available in the auditorium. Attendance is optional but highly encouraged for the full virtual event experience. The below times are in Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT). To check the times in your location, please use the World Clock Meeting Planner. Alternatively refer to the Program page of the event website.
BRIEFING AND MARKET UPDATE
Tuesday 10 November, 7.00am GMT / 6.00pm AEDT
Listen to our delegate briefing and market update to hear the latest updates from Tourism Australia, an overview of our program of work in the UK and Europe and our future plans as we work together towards recovery.
Speakers include:
- Phillipa Harrison, Managing Director
- Sally Cope, Regional General Manager, UK & Northern Europe
- Eva Seller, Regional General Manager, Continental Europe
EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT: TRAVEL BETTER
Tuesday 10 November, 11.15am GMT / 10.15pm AEDT
For an ever-increasing number of our hero Australian products and experiences, a sustainability legacy with high appeal for luxury travellers is at their core:
- Wildlife conservancy, education, and conservation of our diverse and precious natural environments
- Understanding of and respect for a thriving culture, both Indigenous and contemporary
- The economic impact of tourism on regional economies and communities.
As we plan for a post-COVID world, connection with this sort of positive impact has significantly heightened appeal and value.
Speakers include:
- Penny Rafferty, Head of Sustainability, Tourism Australia
- Justin Wateridge, Managing Director, Steppes Travel
MINDFULNESS WITH RAY GOOD
Recording is only available for registered delegates to view
Wednesday 11 November, 7.00am GMT / 6.00pm AEDT
Ray Good is on a mission to create a more mindful world and help fight the global mental health crisis, by educating and empowering people to look after their most valuable and precious resource...their minds. As the founder of The Good Place, Ray is teaching mental fitness, emotional wellbeing, and mindfulness - all grounded in neuroscience. Or as he likes to call it: Mindfulness - without the crystals, candles and sandals! He’s here to help us all to find OUR Good Place…
Speaker:
- Ray Good, The Good Place
COVID SAFE TOURISM IN AUSTRALIA
Wednesday 11 November, 11.15am GMT / 10.15pm AEDT
Want to know more about how the Australian tourism industry is complying with the COVID-19 protocols in Australia? Join us for a panel discussion, facilitated by Leigh Sorensen, to hear from the Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) as well as operators on how they are managing this effectively.
Speakers include:
- Leigh Sorensen, General Manager, Industry Relations, Tourism Australia
- Jessica Keen, National Manager, Industry Development & Capability, Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC)
- Peter Graham, Director of Sales & Partnerships, Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia
- Michelle Major, International Sales Manager, Experience Co.
THE FUTURE OF AVIATION
Thursday 12 November, 7.00am GMT / 6.00pm AEDT
What does the future of aviation look like? Join us for a panel discussion, facilitated by Andrew Hogg to gain insights into this sector and how it is evolving to make travellers feel safe now and in the future.
Speakers include:
- Andrew Hogg, Executive General Manager – Eastern Markets and Aviation
- John Simeone, Senior Vice President, Asia and UKEMEIA, Qantas
- Sek Eng Lee, Regional Vice President Europe, Singapore Airlines
- Richard Jewsbury, Divisional Vice President, UK, Emirates
CLOSING REMARKS
Thursday 12 November, 11.05am GMT / 10.05pm AEDT
Thank you for joining us for the event. Please join us for the closing remarks in the auditorium before making your way to the After Party.
Speakers:
- Robin Mack, Executive General Manager – Commercial
- Sally Cope, Regional General Manager, UK & Northern Europe
- Eva Seller, Regional General Manager, Continental Europe