Overview:
This webinar will provide the latest Visitor Forecasts data from PATA in consideration of new developments in the COVID-19 pandemic within Asia Pacific region with a particular focus on the impacts of the emergence of the new variant – Omicron, vaccination coverage, and ease of travel restrictions in a number of source markets on the visitor flows within Asia Pacific. During this webinar, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions about the latest forecasts and find out useful insights and analyses for destinations to prepare for and manage the negative impacts of COVID-19 on their tourism industries.
What You'll Learn:
Adjustments to previous scenario Visitor Forecasts for some destinations and the factors that contributed to these adjustments
Latest macro-economic outlook, along with which countries are leading the recovery in consumer spending
Hear the latest insights into travel businesses’ sustainability strategies in Asia Pacific
Updates on Asia Pacific travel-related sentiments
A mapping of positive reputation drivers able to accelerate the rebound
Overview of international arrivals to Asia Pacific
As part of your PATA Membership benefits, registration to this webinar is complimentary for PATA International Members – please use the email address associated with your organisational membership to register for this event. Registration fees apply for all other participants.
Please note that certificates will be provided to youth participants of this webinar.
Speakers
Professor Haiyan Song, Associate Dean and Mr and Mrs Chan Chak Fu Professor in International Tourism, School of Hotel and Tourism Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Professor Haiyan Song is Associate Dean and Mr and Mrs Chan Chak Fu Professor in International Tourism in the School of Hotel and Tourism Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He has a background in Economics with a particular focus on tourism demand modelling and forecasting. Read More
Caroline Bremner, Head of Travel Research, Euromonitor International
Caroline Bremner manages the global content strategy for the travel and tourism industry at Euromonitor International, which she joined in July 1996. Caroline has a degree in French (MA (Hons), University of Edinburgh) and Postgraduate Diploma in European Marketing and Languages (PG Dip, Napier University, Edinburgh). Read More
Olivier Henry-Biabaud, CEO, TCI Research
Olivier Henry-Biabaud founded TCI Research in 2010 after 20+ years of experience in market research in global companies. TCI Research -a leading Brussels-based travel BI Agency, sets global standards for measuring the pulse of sustainable and competitive destinations with a focus on visitor satisfaction, resident sentiment and destination brand reputation. Read More
Moderator
Liz Ortiguera, CEO, PATA
Liz Ortiguera is a senior executive with over 25 years of global experience and expertise in general management, marketing, business development, and partner network management. Liz is passionate about innovation, business transformation, and community building. Her career spans several industries - travel/lifestyle, technology, financial services, and pharmaceuticals. Read More