Special Keynote: “Forecasts for Tourism Trends in a Post-Pandemic World”
In this special keynote, James Liang shares his predictions and insights on how consumer preferences have changed. What are the latest products consumers tend to lean towards in a post-pandemic world? What are the new emerging services that have garnered popularity for domestic consumers in China?
JAMES LIANG
Co-founder and Executive Chairman of the Board of TRIP.COM GROUP LTD
Special Keynote: “Paving Way towards a More Resilient Sector through the Rebuilding of Consumer Confidence & Safety”
Providing a global perspective of the hospitality sector, Christopher Nassetta zeroes in on the milestones travel and tourism have made. How is the Asia Pacific region leading recovery? How has Hilton prioritized health and safety of its guests? How has the sector come together to make global travel as safe as possible?
CHRISTOPHER NASSETTA
Chair of WORLD TRAVEL & TOURISM COUNCIL, President & CEO of HILTON WORLDWIDE HOLDINGS LTD.
Special Keynote: “Air Travel in the “New Normal”: Boosting International Coordination and Harmonization of Protocols”
In this keynote, Paul Griffiths presents an update on the state of the travel sector and the new normal for travellers as the aviation industry worldwide works to restore consumer confidence. Griffiths talks about how Dubai Airports is adopting to the changing situation and shares his insight on the most critical measures needed for the recovery of the aviation industry.
PAUL GRIFFITHS
Chief Executive Officer of DUBAI AIRPORTS
Special Presentation: “Leveraging Digital Technology to Enhance the Travel Experience”
Digital technologies have been a crucial means for not only mitigating the spread of the virus but also enhancing the restart and path forward for travel and tourism in its entirety. In this special presentation, Dowson Tong specific examples of what Tencent has done in these areas.
DOWSON TONG
Senior Executive Vice President OF TENCENT, Chairman of TENCENT MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Special Keynote: “More Active, More Positive: Innovation and Opportunities for Tourism Industry Under the "New Normal"”
As a global company rooted in China, Fosun’s vision is creating a global happiness ecosystem fulfilling the needs of one billion families in health, happiness and wealth. In this special keynote, Fosun International Founder and Chairman Guo Guangchang addresses everyone's hope on vaccine as one solution to restarting tourism and travel, and how Fosun Tourism Group navigates the business under the new normal.
GUO GUANGCHANG
Chairman of FOSUN INTERNATIONAL
Special Keynote: “Championing Global Cooperation and Entrepreneurship to Stimulate Market Vitality”
Dr. Frenzel presents key considerations for the global tourism economy to find its way out of the current crisis. In this keynote, he presents several solutions: What role can Safe and Seamless travel provide? How can the sector increase its resilience? Why will innovation become more critical than ever before?
MICHAEL FRENZEL
Honorary Chairman of GLOBAL TOURISM ECONOMY FORUM,
Vice Chairman of GLOBAL TOURISM ECONOMY FORUM