While the event may be over, you can still watch all of this fantastic content via our ITM On Demand service from week commencing 18th May. Delegates will also have access to the slides and a PDF of key take outs which is available to download from the app.
- 9:55 - 10:00
thrive Opening with Scott Davies
- 10:00 - 10:15
Education Session - Pecha Kucha 1&2
It’s back!! Rated as one of the most popular sessions in 2019 - This high energy breakout session exposes delegates to the latest and greatest innovative ideas, concepts and products in our industry! Covering all sectors presentations will be in 6 minutes 40 seconds - prepare to learn about the best innovation in the market in a fun and fast way!
- 10:15 - 10:50
Keynote Speaker - Robert Isom
American Airlines is arguably the largest airline in the world, and has been making impressive progress in recent years. We hear from their President, Robert Isom on the main threats and opportunities as a result of the pandemic. Learn from one of aviation’s giants on hot topics such as travel reassurance, expansion and sustainability strategies.
- 10:50 - 11:10
Education Session: Pecha Kucha 3,4&5
It’s back!! Rated as one of the most popular sessions in 2019 - This high energy breakout session exposes delegates to the latest and greatest innovative ideas, concepts and products in our industry! Covering all sectors presentations will be in 6 minutes 40 seconds - prepare to learn about the best innovation in the market in a fun and fast way!
- 11:10 - 11:30
Break
- 11:30 - 12:00
Stay Safe with Jon Rogers
Hilton is one of the world’s most recognised brands. The hospitality industry has been dramatically impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic and in this session we hear from one of the industry’s key players. Find out what accommodation providers are doing to keep travellers safe, as we discuss social distancing, hygiene, timeframes for a recovery and more.
Understanding the moving cogs within an organisation and supply chain is vital when dealing with travel disruption. The current crisis has certainly highlighted where there may still be gaps within our travel ecosystems. This discussion will look at the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders within a crisis situation and how to align your processes to manage disruption in the most effective way.
- 12:30 - 13:15
Lunch & Sponsor Showcase
- 13:15 - 13:45
Winning Traveller Confidence with Bob Somers
Understand what airlines are and should be doing to win traveller and buyer confidence. We explore how airlines, airports and authorities can work together to implement consistent measures that work. Together with an insightful approach to business recovery utilising your company’s culture as its true USP.
- 13:45 - 14:00
Ground Zero with iGo
iGo is a technology platform that delivers a mobility marketplace including automated services such as taxi and private hire vehicles. Some forms of ground transport are likely to be a prominent solution to future movement and social distancing. Those that invest and innovate during this current period are likely to not just survive but to thrive in the new “norm”. We hear from Safa Alkateb, CEO at Autocab on how they intend to drive sustainable business travel recovery.
- 14:00 - 14:30
Choices in a Changed World with Jeff Martin
Get a better understanding of how younger people are motivated in their behavioural and buying choices and how much the world has changed. Paint a picture of a near future world and how we should facilitate the ability for individuals and organisations to make responsible choices, pay it forward and thrive.
- 14:30 - 14:50
Break
- 14:50 - 15:30
Keynote Speaker: Bella Mackie
Discover the power of exercise for mental wellbeing and unlocking your potential. Hear from Sunday Times Best Book Seller, Bella Mackie on her honest account of her battle with anxiety and the steps she took to finding health and happiness.