Economic Outlook for Latin America & The Caribbean Adriana Arreaza - Director of Macroeconomic Studies, CAF Development Bank of Latin America
Air Travel Outlook & Key Tourism trends in LATAM and the Caribbean Olivier Ponti - Vice President Insights, ForwardKeys
Global & Regional Hospitality Industry Overview Patricia Boo - Area Director, Central & South America, STR
Industry players - His views on the future of the industry in the region Speakers: Mauricio Elizondo - Development Director, Posadas Group Jorge Apaez - COO Mexico, Latin America & The Caribbean, IHG Group Interviewed by: Raul Calvet - Executive Director, Calvet & Asociados
Which is the pulse of the Latin America and Caribbean Region after surfing the unexpected pandemic? Diana Plazas Trowbridge - CSMO Caribbean & Latin America, Marriott International
The Financial Agenda: Economic policy challenges for Latin America & The Caribbean in 2022 Speakers: Rogerio Basso - Head of Tourism, IDB Invest Sanaa Abouzaid - Country Manager for Central America, IFC - World Bank Group Speaker / Moderator: Cristian Roberts - President - Prime | Managing Partner - CREO Capital
2022 The year Sustainability moves to the top of the agenda Speakers: Ana Ramirez - Senior Lead Designer, OBM International Emilio Perez - Vice President Global Design, CALA, Marriott International Ricardo Moreira - Managing Director, XCO2 Jesus Parrilla - CEO, INTO Hospitality Moderated by: Hilen Meirovich - Head of Division in charge of Advisory Services and the Head responsible for the Climate Change agenda at IDB Invest
What does tourism look like in a net-zero future? Hilen Meirovich - Head of Division in charge of Advisory Services at IDB Invest and the Head responsible for the Climate Change agenda
“Opportunities in Panama - The Hub of America”Presented by: Ivan Eskildsen - Minister of Tourism, Government of Panama
A view from the top - “Hotel Leader’s vision” Speakers: Thomas Dubaere - CEO, South America, Accor David Tarr - Senior VP Development, Hyatt Moderated by : Peter Greenberg – Travel Editor, CBS News
Tourism - A key sector within economy. Speakers: Niels Olsen - Minister of Tourism, Government of Ecuador Ivan Eskildsen - Minister of Tourism, Government of Panama Mara Seminario Marón - Consultant and advisor in tourism, social responsibility and political communication & Former Minister of Tourism, Government of Peru Gustavo Segura - Regional Director, AKEN Hotels & Resorts | Former Minister of Tourism, Government of Costa Rica Moderated by: Peter Greenberg - Travel Editor, CBS News
Driving and sustaining growth during challenging times in Latin America Speakers: Diana Sierra - New Business Development Manager, Accor Salo Smaletz – Vice President Development, Latin America, IHG Bojan Kumer – Regional Vice President Development, Caribbean & South America, Marriott International Interviewed by: Sean McCracken - News Editor, Hotel News Now, HNN
Enabling Tourism growth in Latin America & the CaribbeanPresented by: Oscar Rueda García – Director, Executive Presidency, CAF - Development Bank of Latin America
Keynote Session | A promising intimate “1-1 session” with HermanBernHerman Bern - President & Founder, Empresas Bern Interviewed by: Arturo Garcia Rosa - President & Founder, SAHIC
What travelers value in 2022 and how to improve guest satisfaction Presented by: Carrie Wilder - Senior Director of Market Management for LATAM, Expedia Group
The evolution of Luxury perception Speakers: Liora Haymann - Managing Director, OBM International Leo Ghitis - CEO & Co-founder, Nayara Hotels Nicolas Martinez - Vice President Development, Mexico, Central America and The Caribbean, Accor Lisandro Leon Liguori - Co-Founder & Co-CEO, AMEK Group Moderated by: Roland Mouly - VP & Practice Leader Mexico, Caribbean and Latin America, HotelAVE
Blockchain Technology: Opportunities for the Tourism IndustryPresented by: Sandra Ro - CEO, Global Blockchain Business Council - GBBC
Anxious to travel but also anxious to travelPresented by: Alberto Santana - SVP Sales, Service Optimization, Amadeus Hospitality
It´s revenge time for mankind Presented by: Andrea Monroy - Travel Market Lead, Colombia & Central America, Google
Strategies for the year ahead Presented by: Peter Greenberg - Travel Editor, CBS News
Hotel Owners speak out Speakers: Paula Gonzalez - President, Madero Este Group, Hilton Buenos Aires Herman Bern Jr. - President, Bern Hotels & Resorts Moderated by: Arturo Garcia Rosa - President & Founder, SAHIC
The evolution of the All inclusive Resort. Speakers: Fernando Fernandez - Vice President of development Caribbean, Apple Leisure Group Gustavo de la Serna - Director Development LATAMC, Wyndham Alejandro Acevedo – Regional VP Development, Caribbean and Latin America, Marriott International Nicolás Martinez - Vice President Development Mexico, Central America & Caribbean, Accor Ruben Becerra - VP of Business Development & Corporate Affairs, Karisma Hotels and Resorts Moderated by: Roland Mouly - VP & Practice Leader Mexico, Caribbean and Latin America, HotelAVE
Destination Data The Key for Smart InvestorsPresented by: Olivier Ponti - Vice President, Insights, ForwardKeys
Innovation, Investment and digital transformationPresented by: Natalia Bayona - Director - Innovation, Education and Investments, World Tourism Organization - UNWTO
Closing Remarks Arturo Garcia Rosa - President & Founder, SAHIC Cristian Roberts Castro - President, PRIME / Managing Partner, CREO Capital Olivier Ponti - Vice President, Insights, ForwardKeys