Osborne’s appearance in Sorrento will be the Conservative politician’s first time as a keynote speaker at a travel industry event. According to Freudmann, it will be particularly timely after the vote.

Osborne announced last week that he would not seek re-election to his constituency of Tatton in Cheshire when the UK goes to the polls on June 8. He will instead become the new editor of London’s Evening Standard newspaper, a position to  which he was appointed last month.

Freudmann said securing Osborne to speak at the conference, which will be held from June 12-14 at the Hilton Sorrento Palace, was a “real coup” for the ITT and could not have come at a “more relevant” time.

“The fact that [Osborne] has decided not to stand again therefore means I’m hoping delegates will get a more open view without the political pressures, examining what he thinks about the ramifications of the election and Brexit. It should make for a very interesting hour or so,” said Freudmann.

“[Osborne] was a big part of the Remain campaign and its strategy, and as it is looking like the election will be fought on the issue of Brexit; having his views could not be more relevant.”

Freudmann added that the ITT was encouraging members to send in questions before the conference for Osborne to answer.

The ex-chancellor will share the stage with Labour peer and co-founder of the Stonewall Group Lord Michael Cashman, who returns to the ITT after speaking at its conference in Tel Aviv last June.

Conference delegates can take advantage of a special 10% discount which British Airways is offering on return air fares to Sorrento. Delegates must book between April 7 and June 9 for travel from June 6 to June 18.

Attendees will also be able to enjoy three parties during the conference with an opening night featuring an Enchanted Garden Party at the Hilton Sorrento Palace; a gala dinner sponsored by MSC Cruises; and a closing party at the Villa Fiorentino.