The chiefs of the UK’s three largest tour operators and former director general of the Confederation of British Industry Lord Digby Jones have been confirmed as speakers at Travel Weekly’s flagship Future of Travel Conference in September.
The event will once again take place in partnership with Google and will be hosted for the first time at the technology giant’s UK head office in London’s King’s Cross on Thursday, September 21.
Confirmed trade speakers include Tui northern Europe managing director Andrew Flintham; Jet2 chief executive Steve Heapy; easyJet holidays chief executive Garry Wilson; Barrhead Travel president Jacqueline Dobson; and Booking.com regional manager Ryan Pearson.
Other experts due to appear include Google’s travel industry lead Finnbar Cornwall; Themis Advisory director Joanna Kolatsis; and White Hart Associates head of travel and leisure Chris Photi.
Insight into the importance of a diverse and inclusive future workforce will also be provided by activist and founder of the Brixton Finishing School, Ally Owen, courtesy of Mail Metro Media, while more speakers from the travel industry and related fields are due to be confirmed in the run-up to the event.
Lucy Huxley, editor-in-chief of Travel Weekly Group, said: “The Future of Travel Conference has rapidly established itself as a must-attend event for decision-makers in travel, and I am delighted to launch the 2023 edition with such a strong speaker line-up already confirmed.
“We are proud of our ongoing partnership with Google on our Future of Travel events portfolio as we move to the company’s larger venue at its spectacular UK head office, and look forward to announcing more stellar speakers over the coming months.”
The 2023 Future of Travel Conference will take place with the support of premium sponsors BDO, Inspiretec and the Spanish Tourist Office, and sponsors A-Rosa, Themis Advisory, Travelzoo and TTC Tour Brands.
Attendance is by invitation only, but those interested in attending should spaces become available can register their interest at by completing the form below.
