WTE Miami 2023 announces list of speakers

10-05-23

WTE Miami 2023, of which the Tourism and Society Think Tank and Global Journey Consulting are strategic partners., expects thousands of attendees and exhibitors, an exciting line-up of speakers and programming for the three-day event taking place at the Miami Airport Convention Center June 13-15, 2023.

Expanding opportunities for travel and tourism industry brands and companies to build high-value relationships with influential national and international travel professionals, WTE attendees can expect to hear from some of the travel industry's most influential voices and participate in thought-provoking panel discussions. Attendees are encouraged to further deliberate in one-on-one meetings or workshops and gain valuable insights and strategies that will propel their businesses to the next level.

Guest Speakers

Some of the keynote speakers invited to the show include Ralph Cutié, Director and CEO of the Miami-Dade Aviation Department; Rolando Aedo, Chief Operating Officer of the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau; Peter Cerdá, Regional Vice President of IATA; Edmund Bartlett, Minister of Tourism of Jamaica; Juan Ignacio Steta, Worldwide President of Skal International; Gary Sadler, Executive Vice President of Sandals Resorts; Rick Sasso, President of MSC Cruises USA, among many others.

"We are delighted to welcome these outstanding personalities to our esteemed list of speakers," said Javier Palencia, Director of WTE Miami. "Their diverse backgrounds and experience will provide attendees with a wealth of valuable insights and ideas to help navigate the ever-evolving landscape of the travel industry."

Programme and panels

The confirmed programme and panels for WTE Miami include a major State of the Industry session that will focus on current trends in the travel industry. Another important session will focus on Top Trends in Travel: Equity and Diversity Inclusion, Medical Tourism, Adventure and Expedition, and Educational Programme Travel, which will consider the different demographics of travellers, as well as the reasons why travellers choose specific destinations. Other relevant sessions include: The Importance of Tourism as a Driver of Economic and Social Development; International Cruise CEO Panel; The Evolution of the Commercial Flight Experience: From Legacy to Low Cost; Hotels: Industry and Sustainability; and an OTA Panel: The Future of Travel in a Post-Pandemic World.

New exhibitors

Major new exhibitors at WTE include Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Canada, Air Europa, Bahamas, Bookroad, Civitatis, Dopazo and Ravenna, El Al Israel Airlines, GOL Airlines, Grand Hotel Guayaquil, Martinique, Petru DMC, Royal Air Maroc, Transportes Especiales Senderos, Trota Tourism, Viajes Anita, Visit Buenos Aires, Vuelonet Travel and World Escapes.

Exhibitors include: (SATW), Belize, Costa Rica, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, Mozambique, Nicaragua, Panama, St Lucia and Tolima Colombia, Delta Air Lines, French Bee, Iberia, LATAM Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines and Sky Airline.

American Airlines is this year's Official Airline and Global Sponsor, IATA/IATAN is Global Partner, the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau is Global Sponsor, and the Host of WTE Miami 2023 is Miami International Airport (MIA).

World Travel Expo (WTE) Miami 2023 is an international travel and tourism trade show organised by Miami International Airport - Miami-Dade County, and partnered with IATA, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, International Trade Consortium-Sister Cities of Miami-Dade County. The exhibition

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