Delegates will also hear about how the cost of living crisis, high inflation and pricing have impacted consumer behaviour at the full-day event in London.
The agenda will also feature insights into the latest industry trends, popular destinations, customer sentiment and travel marketing strategies from Abta and a host of industry experts.
Emma Brennan, Abta’s head of media and communications, who will be moderating the event, said: “Abta’s Travel Trends conference always proves to be a unique opportunity to bring industry and marketing experts together to look at the trends which will shape the coming year.
“We’re pleased to welcome leading experts in the field as well as industry case studies to share their insight and knowledge. There is lots to dig into at this event including the current market landscape, sought-after destinations, customer perspectives, and effective marketing strategies.”
The event, of which TTG Media is media partner, will be held at Etc Venues, 200 Aldersgate in London, boasts an impressive roll-call of speakers and experts.
Neil Swanson, Tui UK and Ireland chief marketing officer will join Hotelplan marketing director Anne Williams and Exoticca managing director Neil Sealy to debate the current economic climate and how travel will be impacted.
Experts, including James Treacy, senior PR and communications manager at Abercrombie & Kent; Gordon Nardini, chief marketing officer of Ambassador Cruise Line; and Charles Knowlton, global general manager of experience at Topdeck Travel, will offer updates on segments including luxury, adventure, youth and cruise, including the sentiment, requests and bookings they are seeing from their customers.
There will also be opportunities to hear advice and case studies to showcase how travel businesses can capitalise on new opportunities to engage with consumers and build their trust. The full conference agenda and speaker list can be found here.
Brennan added: “The conference will give also delegates the chance to enhance your understanding of how your business can embrace new and emerging opportunities while fostering consumer trust, as well as exploring how digital trends, AI, and technological advancements are shaping the travel landscape. We are encouraging our members to book their place today for this unmissable conference.”
