2 November 2021 14:00 - 18:00 GMT
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The Summit
The World Travel Market London together with Travel Forward and the World Tourism Forum Lucerne are joining forces to bring the industry together to accelerate the race to sustainable transformation.
Tourism stakeholders need to transform, learn quickly and adapt to thrive in an era where tackling sustainability is becoming an imperative.
The Front Runners 2021 Summit will showcase best practices for success across 3 of the most important verticals of the sector- Mobility, Hospitality and Experiences.
Place: Travel Forward Stage, ExCel LondonPART 1: The new models of the future.Cohesive, sustainable and resilient |
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14:00-14:10 |
Welcoming remarks |
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14:10-14:20 |
Setting the Scene |
The Race to Recovery and Sustaianble Transformation
Dr Mario Hardy, Managing Director, MAP2VENTURES |
14:20-14:40 |
Pitch Session ISmart Mobility |
Start-Up Finalists – Smart Mobility
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14:40-15:10 |
Interview panel – Innovation talks |
Changing Tourist Behaviour and the new models of the future.
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15:10-15:30 |
Pitch Session IIHospitality of the Future |
Start-Up Finalists – Hospitality of the Future
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15:30-15:45 |
Networking break |
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Part 2: Solving Tourism’s Biggest ProblemsLocal solutions tackling global problems. |
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15:45-16:05 |
Government talk |
Intro by Aradhana Khowala, CEO & Founder, Aptamind Partners & Board Member WTFL
Hon Minister Edmund Bartlett, Jamaica |
16:00-16:30 |
Panel discussion |
Local solutions tackling global problems.
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16:30-16:50 |
Pitch Session IIIExperiences Revolution |
Start-Up Finalists – Experiences Revolution
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16:50-17:00 |
Closing remarks – Outlook for the future key note |
Bold actions and authentic business models for a more resilient industry
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17:00-17:15 |
Award Ceremony and closing |
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17:15-18:00 |
Networking drinks |
Moderator:

Anita Mendiratta
Internationally recognised and trusted strategic advisor and author on tourism and development