Google executive among InteleTravel conference speakers

Speakers from Google, White Hart Associates and Abta are among the line-up for InteleTravel’s biggest ever conference next month.

 

Google will make its first appearance at InteleTravel Quest (ITQ) with account strategist travel, Ludovic Carrasco, revealing holiday search trends by consumers, current social media behaviour and future travel predictions for 2040.

 

ITQ 2025 will take place in Porto (September 26-28), with the theme of ‘Expand Your Horizons’.

 

Headline sponsors Royal Caribbean Cruises and Classic Collection will join Visit Portugal and Visit Porto to showcase the annual event, which will be attended by 500 advisors.

 

Several InteleTravel senior executives from the US – where the homeworking agency is headquartered – will be presenting on the benefits of AI and new tools to support advisors.

 

White Hart Associates head of travel and leisure Chris Photi will speak about the latest booking trends and Abta director of industry relations Susan Deer will tackle the challenges of over-tourism.

 

More than 45 suppliers will attend to unveil product updates, with many of them holding dedicated classroom sessions and activities for agents.

 

InteleTravel UK and Ireland managing director Tricia Handley-Hughes said: “As we mature and go from strength to strength both in the UK and Ireland, we are seeing increasing advisor productivity and confidence.

 

“The focus this year is very much on looking further ahead which is reflected in the content, and on equipping agents with new skillsets. 

 

“I am very excited for what will be, without doubt, our biggest and best conference yet.”