| 8:45 |
Registration
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| 9:30 |
Welcome
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| 9:35 |
Economic update
The Travolution Summit opens with an update on the economic situation from our resident expert Dennis Turner who will offer a particular focus not just on the UK but on how economies around Europe are faring offering an insight into what opportunities there might be for firms looking at international expansion.
Dennis Turner, Chief Economist , HSBC
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| 10:05 |
European travel market update
This session will look at the latest data on the European travel market and the emerging online trends that will underpin the travel market during the next 12 months.
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| 10:35 |
Digital Capital
Julie Meyer, Founder and CEO, Ariadne Capital
Panel: Greg Marsh, Co-Founder & CEO, onefinestay
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| 11:10 |
Break
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| 11:30 |
Expanding your business into new markets
Having set the economic and travel market scene, the summit will hear from speakers from firms already pursuing ambitious international expansion, particularly in Europe. What are the challenges but, more crucially, what are the potential rewards for firms that successfully export their model abroad?
Dr Christian Saller, Managing Director , KAYAK Europe
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| 12:10 |
DATA TAKE OUT SESSION: The power of data
Michael Bevans, Head of Advertiser and Publisher Solutions in EMEA, Yahoo!
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| 12:25 |
Mobile and the app economy
The flexibility and convenience of mobile offers travel firms increasing opportunities for expansion into new markets currently beyond their reach and also to have touch points with their customers starting with search and book through to pre- during- and post- their trips. We look at how mobile, and apps in particular, have the potential to grow your business.
Steve Jarrett, CEO and Founder, Meplease
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| 13:00 |
Lunch
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| 14:00 |
The future of distribution and online marketing
Kicking off the afternoon sessions the summit will focus on the tour operating, hotels and cruise sectors within the travel industry getting both a supplier and a retailer perspective on what the future will bring.
Mandy Round, easyJet Holidays and Paul Evans, Lowcost Group
Tamara Lohan, Mr & Mrs Smith and Terry Kane, Jumeirah Group
Stefan Hull, Propellernet and Richard Singer, Telegraph Travel
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| 14:40 |
DATA TAKE OUT SESSION: Consumer behaviour
Bobby Healey, CTO, CarTrawler
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| 14:55 |
Digital breakdown - Travelzoo Local Deals
Joel Brandon-Bravo, UK Managing Director, Travelzoo
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| 15:25 |
Smoothie break
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| 15:45 |
Innovation section
The summit widens its perspective by looking at three innovative new online models outside of the travel industry and asks if their success and growing influence on how people behave online has implications for the distribution of travel products.
Alexis Bonte, CEO and Co-founder, eRepublik
Lopo Champalimaud, CEO and Co-founder, Wahanda
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| 16:15 |
DATA TAKE OUT SESSION: Learn how Expedia reached 1 million Facebook fans
Find out how Expedia drew out existing enthusiasts and created new ones along the way.
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| 16:30 |
Social media session
Laurie Kirschner, Category director for travel, LinkedIn
Séverine Philardeau, Vice President of Global Partnerships, TripAdvisor
Sarah McDonald, Senior Industry Manager, Google
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| 17:10 |
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