WTM Media Diary of Events Brochure - World Travel Market

WTM. Media Diary of Events 2012MONDAY 5 NOVEMBER15.00 – 15.05 Eurosport – WTM Sports Programme Official SponsormessageChair: Mark McFarlane, Commercial Director, EurosportPlatinum Suite 415.00 – 16.30 Tourism and the Olympic Games 2012 – A ReviewSponsored by Eurosport.A review of the predictions, plans, realities and tourismoutcomes of London 2012, and what should be donenow to capitalise on the global attention on the UK forthe future?The panel will speak about the following:Sandie Dawe, VisitBritain – VB's expectations and actionsrelated to the Games, the GREAT campaign and theoverall impact on the UK’s brand recognitionDavid Edwards, VisitBritain - will provide an analysis ofthe research available to dateJames Berresford, Visit England – Domestic market reviewof the torch relay, cultural Olympiad and the Games,and the domestic marketing programmeGordon Innes, London and Partners – Host city tourismreport: Games visitors to London, the unaccreditedMedia Centre, and counter-displacement/deterrentactivitiesTom Jenkins, ETOA – the impact on the tour operator andtravel trade, in 2012 and the futureMary Rance, UK Inbound – Industry expectations for thefuturePress Centre, Platinum Suite 4, Level 315.00 – 16.00 The View from The Shard – L315Senior level briefi ngs about The View from The Shard,London’s highest visitor attraction at the top of The Shard– the city’s newest landmark and Western Europe’s Tallestbuilding. The View from the Shard, opens on 1 February2013. Briefi ngs will explore the creation of the RenzoPiano designed building, the particular features of theattraction and the unique visitor experience. Briefi ngswill be followed by media question and answers.Speakers: Anders Nyberg, CEO, The View from TheShard, Ana Araque, Travel Trade Marketing Manager,The View from the Shard, William Matthews, ProjectArchitect, Renzo Piano Building Workshop andRepresentatives from Event Communications - theattraction's designers.16.00 – 17.00 Croatian National Tourist Board –Media UpdateHear the latest news from Croatia and learn about howwine and gastro tourism are attracting more and moreholidaymakers to the destination.Speaker: Mr Veljko Ostojic, Minister of Tourism and JoeWadsack, wine expert.Invitation only - to register contact Helen Batte, RoosterPR – Helen.batte@rooster.co.ukPress Centre, Platinum Suite 5 & 6, Level 216.00 – 17.00 Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority – AS500Mauritius’ Culinary Culture.13