Travel DAZE Exec Agenda REVEALED: top execs to speak on airline competition

Travel DAZE Exec Agenda REVEALED: top execs to speak on airline competition

Speakers from Australia’s top travel brands including Flight Centre, Luxury Escapes and the Australian Airports Association will be gathering in Cairns at the beginning of June this year for Travel DAZE Exec.

The two-day conference is Australia’s leading event for individuals working in the travel industry. As a special bonus ticket holders will also have access to the Tuesday morning sessions of Cannes in Cairns, which includes speakers such as Gina Chick – the star of SBS’ hit show Alone Australia as well as Walkley winner, speaker, writer and author Jane Caro AM

Buy your tickets now and you’ll get to hear from travel industry pioneers, marketers, sustainability experts, and much more.

Check out the full Agenda HERE and secure your tickets NOW.

Timely topics covered at the conference include a no-questions-barred panel on competition within the aviation industry.

During a 15-minute discussion, Travel Weekly’s fearless editor Grant Jones will be speaking to Christina Werkstetter, senior vice president aviation partnerships at Sydney Airport, and Australian Airports Association’s CEO, James Goodwin on how competition forces brands to stay ahead of the curve and stops complacency.

Meanwhile, world-renowned author and sustainability expert John Pabon will be delving into why sustainability and travel don’t have to be at odds.

CEO and co-founder of Luxury Escapes, Adam Schwab will be letting us know how scalability can increase your profitability. He will also share some of the secrets of rapid business growth.

The full list of speakers sharing their insights at the convention centre are:

Clinton Hearne, global head of marketing, Flight Centre
Adam Schwab, Co-founder and CEO, Luxury Escapes
Susan Coghill, CMO, Tourism Australia
Nancy Hromin, editor at large, Travel Weekly
John Pabon, sustainability author and consultant
Justine Lally, general manager marketing, Journey Beyond
Alicia Triggs, general manager sales and partnerships, Journey Beyond
Jules Lund, founder, TRIBE and former Getaway host
Christina Werstekker, senior vice president of aviation partnerships, Sydney Airport
Deborah Fox, managing director and executive vice president trade sales APAC, Abercrombie & Kent and Crystal
Ben Hall, CEO, AAT Kings
John O’Sullivan, CEO of Experience Co
Dee Magidan, founder + executive creative director, Campaign Edge
Mark Wong, senior vice president APAC, Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Dennis Bunnik, joint-CEO, Bunnik Tours and chairman, CATO Dean Long – CEO, ATIA
Adam Ferrier, founder, Thinkerbell

Buy your tickets NOW.

 

 

Email the Travel Weekly team at traveldesk@travelweekly.com.au

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