Regional Outlook on Destination Development
Regional Outlook on Destination Development
11:10 Keynote: Welcome Remarks from RAKTDA
Keynote: Welcome Remarks from RAKTDA
11:20 Keynote: Insights into Expo 2020
Speaker
Sumathi Ramanathan
Director
Destination Marketing, Expo 2020
11:30 Presentation: Destination Planning and Resilience
Speaker
Steven Velegrinis
Head of Master Planning
AECOM
12:00 Outlook Presentation: Deep Dive into Saudi Arabia
Speaker
Philip Wooler
Area Director Middle East and Africa
STR
12:10 Exclusive Interview: Destination Saudi Arabia
Addressing the Kingdom’s progress in the tourism and hospitality sector through mega leisure projects implemented.
• What are the proactive plans for KSA?
• What is instore for the hospitality and leisure sector?
12:20 Keynote: Destination Azerbaijan
Speaker
Florian Sengstschmid
CEO
Azerbaijan Tourism Board
Azerbaijan's Tourism Strategy for the next years including highlights of infrastructure development, attractions, and heritage.
12:30 Panel Discussion: Unlocking the Value of Tourism; Reality Check – Delivering the Vision
Panel Discussion: Unlocking the Value of Tourism; Reality Check – Delivering the Vision
13:00 Virtual Exhibition and Networking
Virtual Exhibition and Networking
14:00 Closing Remarks, Summary and End of Day 1
Closing Remarks, Summary and End of Day 1