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10th December

The Leadership Roundtables will take place in Skyscanner's HQ in London's Soho. You can use the map below to get directions to ensure you find your way and don't miss all of the exciting things we've prepared for you.

1-13 St Giles High St, London WC2H 8AG

10th December

This year's X. Awards are taking place at The Apartment @ The Hoxton, a design lover’s dream, with exceptional food, crafted cocktails and a vibrant atmosphere, to make you feel at home.

199-206 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7BD

11th December

Future. Destination. Brand. will take place in Bloomberg Media's HQ in London. You can use the map below to get directions to ensure you find your way and don't miss all of the exciting things we've prepared for you.

3 Queen Victoria St, London EC4N 4TQ

Recommended Accommodation

Looking for a hotel near our venues? We recommend:

Clerkenwell

A great base for London breaks, just a 10-minute walk from Farringdon station and Sadler's Wells Theatre.

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Covent Garden

In the heart of Theatreland, just a few minutes from the best bars, restaurants and piazza.

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City Bank

In the centre of the City of London, next to Bank, Cannon Street and Monument tube stations.

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Covent Garden

Superbly located in the heart of the West End. Ideal for seeing a show or perusing the British Museum.

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Covent Garden

Stay at YOTEL London City and look forward to innovative design and time-saving technology in our super-smart rooms and social spaces. Located in Clerkenwell, London’s creative quarter and centre of the design scene, we put you right in the heart of the action. One of the best connected parts of the city, you'll also have Soho, Covent Garden, St Paul's and the Barbican on your doorstep. We’re the smart base for your stay in the city.

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Holborn

The Hoxton, Holborn is a buzzing home in the heart of London, a stone’s throw from the West End. Covent Garden, Oxford Street and the British Museum are all in easy walking distance from the hotel, along with great local eateries and some of the city's most charming old streets.

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On-Demand

The session recordings will be available after the event where you can rewatch your favourite sessions individually.

Coming Soon

On-demand will be available shortly after 11th December.

Programme

Check out the programme outline to see what you can look forward to during the event. On 11th December, the event will start at 9:00 GMT. All timings are in Greenwich Mean Time.

Wednesday 11th December

Welcome to FDB 2024

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9:30 am
Duncan Chater
Managing Director
Bloomberg Media Europe
Nick Hall
Founder & CEO
Digital Tourism Think Tank

Building Partnerships in the Attention Economy

Keynote
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9:45 am

In today's competitive tourism landscape, data-driven marketing is essential for capturing the attention of travellers. Explore how harnessing the power of data analytics and cutting-edge AI technology can be leveraged to craft personalised, engaging campaigns that resonate with high-net-worth individuals.

David Meany
Head of Travel
Boomberg Media
Phil Robinson
Head of Data Science & Insights EMEA
Bloomberg Media

Defining Impact as an Omni-Present Brand

Keynote
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10:20 am

In the age of AI, the possibilities for creating truly omni-present digital brand experiences are boundless. This session delves into the latest technological advancements and explores how they elevate Tourism Ireland's brand presence across all channels and shape the DMO's overarching promotional strategies.

Alice Mansergh
Chief Executive
Tourism Ireland

The Essence of a Brand

Keynote
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10:55 am

Crafting a compelling destination brand requires a delicate balance between authenticity and aspiration. This session explores the key factors influencing brand perception and how to shape a consistent message that resonates with target audiences while remaining true to the destination's unique character.

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Future Policy Agenda: Embracing Digital Transformation

Panel
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12:00 pm

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, understanding the implications of regulations is crucial for the tourism industry. This panel provides a comprehensive overview of how major policy developments are shaping the future of tourism and opportunities to adapt and thrive in the changing environment.

Orla O'Keeffe
Head of Industry Digitalisation
Fàilte Ireland
Caroline Dunlea
CEO and Co-Founder
Core Optimisation
Sanne van Let
Manager Digital
Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions
Hermione Nevill
Senior Tourism Specialist
IFC (World Bank Group)

Lunch

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12:30 pm
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Framing the Future Digital Agenda on the Media Impact of AI

Keynote
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1:35 pm

As generative AI continues to reshape the media landscape, the ethical implications of its use in tourism marketing must be clearly understood. This session will delve into the benefits and risks of using AI to enhance marketing efforts, considering how to ensure transparency and accuracy in content generation, the role AI plays in optimising digital media and the environmental implications of AI-enabled marketing activities.

Anne Kawalerski
Global Chief Client Officer
Bloomberg Media

Content Trends. Story Relevance. Impact.

Keynote
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1:45 pm

With a saturated media landscape, effective storytelling is more crucial than ever. This session explores the art of crafting compelling narratives and developing a strategic content plan that utilises innovative digital tools to streamline content production and distribution and captures the power of international PR to maximise share of voice.

Catharina Riess
Director Mediahouse
Vienna Tourist Board

Seeking Confluence: Strategy vs. Technology

Keynote
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2:20 pm

The successful integration of strategy and technology is paramount for driving impactful destination marketing campaigns. This session explores the interplay between strategic planning and the latest advancements in AI, examining how these two forces can converge to create exceptional digital brand experiences.

Line Nøhr
Chief Marketing Officer
VisitDenmark

Purpose, Strategy and Global Marketing

Keynote
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2:55 pm

Staying relevant requires a constant evolution of brand narratives and marketing strategies. This session explores NBTC's strategic shifts in brand positioning that have driven success and overcome the challenges faced by the DMO, highlighting how content and messaging have been adapted for digitally native audiences.

Charel Van Dam
Marketing Director
Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions

Coffee Break

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3:25 pm
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Redefining Destination Marketing: How Visit Sweden Drives Growth with Limited Resources

Panel
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3:50 pm

In an era of digital transformation, destination marketing has evolved rapidly, demanding new strategies and approaches. This session offers a unique perspective from Nils Persson, the Chief Marketing Officer of VisitSweden, on how his organisation has successfully navigated this landscape and driven impressive growth - all while operating on a limited budget compared to its larger competitors.

Nils Persson
Chief Marketing Officer
Visit Sweden

Sustainable Tourism. Is it an Oxymoron?

Panel
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4:45 pm

Heightened awareness of sustainable tourism has made this a paramount concern for travellers and destinations alike. This session explores the critical role of transparency in building trust, fostering responsible practices and ensuring the long-term viability of tourism destinations and how to embed this message across all communications with visitors.

Eleni Skarveli
Director GNTO UK & Ireland
Greek National Tourism Organisation
Rikke Holm Petersen
Director of Communication, Marketing and Behavior
Wonderful Copenhagen
John Fraher
Senior Executive Editor for Energy, Climate and Equality
Bloomberg News
Tanny Por
Head of International Relations
Visit Greenland

Horizon Technology: The Impact Today, Tomorrow

Panel
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5:20 pm

Staying informed about emerging technologies is essential for maintaining a competitive edge and capitalising on opportunities. This session provides an overview of the development of Alma, a virtual assistant designed to provide personalised travel recommendations, and a summary of how the Slovenian Tourist Board is building a Data Analytics Hub.

Aleksandra Jerebic Topolovec
Web Manager
Slovenian Tourist Board
Valentina Cappio
Head of Brand and Communication
Trentino Marketing

Thanks for Joining!

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5:45 pm
Nick Hall
Founder & CEO
Digital Tourism Think Tank

Speakers

Get to know this years speakers and read about their work and achievements.

Anne Kawalerski
Bloomberg Media
Aleksandra Jerebic Topolovec
Slovenian Tourist Board
Nick Hall
Digital Tourism Think Tank
John Park
Airbnb
Eleni Skarveli
Greek National Tourism Organisation
David Meany
Boomberg Media
Rikke Holm Petersen
Wonderful Copenhagen
Nils Persson
Visit Sweden
Sanne van Let
Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions
Charel Van Dam
Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions
Line Nøhr
VisitDenmark
Alice Mansergh
Tourism Ireland
John Fraher
Bloomberg News
Tanny Por
Visit Greenland
Catharina Riess
Vienna Tourist Board
Caroline Dunlea
Core Optimisation
Phil Robinson
Bloomberg Media
Orla O'Keeffe
Fàilte Ireland
Hermione Nevill
IFC (World Bank Group)
Duncan Chater
Bloomberg Media Europe
Valentina Cappio
Trentino Marketing

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