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Preliminary Programme
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Welcome coffee
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| 10:30 |
Opening words |
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Umberto de Pretto, IRU Secretary General
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| 10:40 |
First interactive panel debate: Current situation, market potential, opportunities |
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Alain Libéros, Deputy Head of Unit, European Commission, DG Enterprise and Industry, Unit E1, Tourism Policy |
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Keynote presentation on seniors’ travel specificity, expectations and market: a research presentation
Jamil Benabdallah, Director,Deténte Consultants SRL |
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The coach tourism business perspective on the seniors travel market
Jean-François Defour, General Director, Voyages Léonard & Sales-Lentz Travel
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Second interactive panel debate: Practical problems and solutions to bring seniors on board
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The view of European tour organisers
Tom Jenkins, CEO ETOA
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The view from inside and outside: the customers’ and business’ perspectives
Anssi Manninen, Bussi-Manninen Oy, Finland
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The eCalypso platform and website – new business opportunities
Danny Silva, Project Manager, ISTO/OITS
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12:45
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Concluding remarks |
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Victor S. Parra, President and Chief Executive Officer, US United Motorcoach Association |
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Yves Mannaerts, IRU Vice President
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Buffet lunch
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Guided VIP visit for Forum participants of selected Busworld exhibition stands
(having been awarded the “INNOVATION” label)
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Room MC3 and MC4 Kortrijk Xpo Meeting Center, Kortrijk
Thursday, 17 October 2013
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English, French, Dutch
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