Join us in exploring the future of travel and tourism trends at PAS 2017 in Negombo, Sri Lanka!
MEET THE MOST INNOVATIVE THINKERS AND LEADERS OF THE TRAVEL INDUSTRY
Taleb Rifai, Secretary-General, UNWTO
Opening Address

Since being unanimously elected in 2010 then re-elected for a second term, Taleb is widely recognised for his inclusive, forward looking efforts to build a travel and tourism sector that embraces economic, environmental and social aims.
Rafat Ali, CEO/Founder, Skift
Opening Keynote

In addition to founding the largest intelligence platform providing media, insights and marketing to key sectors of travel, Rafat also organises the Skift Global Forum, the largest creative business gathering in the travel industry focusing upon Marketers, Strategists and Technologists.
Greg Klassen, Partner, Twenty31 Consulting
Closing Keynote

Greg advises leadership teams on competitive destination marketing strategies, brand positioning and investment opportunities. He is a renowned thought leader on disruption in destination marketing and the links between travel and tourism and economic development.
Join these speakers – and more – at the PATA Annual Summit 2017. The event unites thought leaders and industry professionals from both public and private sectors of the global travel industry under the theme “Disruption. Innovation. Transformation: the Future of Tourism”.
 
The conference programme covers topics that include:
- Managing Disruption through Innovation
- The Transformation of Marketing
- Research Innovation
- Disrupting the Travel Industry
- The real future of tourism: Young Tourism Professionals
- Embracing Disruption: A Blueprint for the Future of Tourism


The event also includes the UNWTO/PATA Ministerial Debate which brings together Tourism Ministers and leading industry experts to address thought-provoking issues covering:
- The Shift to Recognised Sustainability Leadership in the Travel and Tourism Industry
- The Sharing Economy and Travel and Tourism  


PAS 2017 also embraces the PATA Annual General Meeting and the PATA Youth Symposium that allows students and young professionals to engage with industry leaders.

Reserve your seat today.
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