Friday Oct 31

Climate Change Actions Exhibited by Destinations

Across the globe, destinations are stepping up with innovative strategies to mitigate and adapt to climate change – from decarbonizing operations and protecting biodiversity to transforming supply chains and community resilience.  This session will highlight real world climate action from leading destinations and associations showcasing scalable practices that align tourism growth with environmental responsibility. KEYNOTE: Nikolaos Gkolfinopoulos, Global Head of Tourism, ICF [Spain] IN CONVERSATION WITH: Ben Lyman, Head of Communications and Research, Travel Foundation [UK]

Thursday Oct 30

Enlightened Destination Development

When destinations think out of the box.

• Adam Oubuih, CEO, Atout France, [France]
• Barbara Muckermann, CEO, Kempinski Hotel Group [Germany]
• Baptiste Orlandini, CEP, Choose Paris Region [France]
• Jerome Poirier, Photographer, Content Creator; Brand Ambassador, Expedia and SONY [US]
• Moderator: Nikolaos Gkolfinopoulos, Global Head of Tourism, ICF [Spain]