TravelMole Question Time attracts another top speaker

Another top speaker has been confirmed for the first TravelMole Travel Industry Question Time on dynamic packaging.

Rob Udwin, business development director at technology company Metafour ? which has been developing dynamic packaging software for operates and agents for 12 years ? joins the panel for the event next month.

The first Question Time, titled ‘Stats amazing: Dynamic packaging, what’s working, what’s not,’ takes place on July 19 between 15.00-17.00 at ABTA’s head office in Newman St, London, W1T 3AH

Other panellists include: Vic Darvey, general manager, holidayandmore.com; Paul Evans, managing director, lowcostbeds.com; Stuart Jackson commercial director, Cosmos; Derek Jones, retail and commercial director, TUI UK; and John Seaton, regional sales director ? Northern Europe, Middle East and Africa, Pegasus Solutions.

The event, being run in association with ABTA, will be chaired by Jeremy Skidmore, former editor of Travel Weekly, travel journalist, commentator and consultant.

TravelMole?s Graham McKenzie said: “Dynamic packaging is consuming the entire travel industry. From suppliers to operators and agents, online brands to technology companies, everyone’s focused on what’s next in this rapidly evolving market.

?Our carefully selected panel will discuss the route to maximum success in dynamic packaging.”

Created to provide a debate platform, Travel Industry Question Time provides a forum for the exchange of ideas surrounding current travel issues and an opportunity for travel agents and tour operators to network with industry peers.

The short, sharp debates are totally interactive, allowing the audience to have their say. The discussions will offer agents and operators insights into their own business and provide exclusive industry news that will be beneficial to the day-to-day running of travel businesses.

Topics up for debate include:?

*Fly me to the Moon ? the next chapters in travel and tourism (September 20)

*Shaping the travel agent of tomorrow: Strategies for growth (October 18)

*Pies in the sky: The future of aviation (November 29)

*Oceans of opportunity: How far can the cruise boom go? (December 6)

*Changing Demographics ? How can the industry learn from the customer of tomorrow? (January 2006)

Speakers confirmed for future events include Noel Josephides (Sunvil Holidays) on behalf of The Travel Foundation, P&O Cruises managing director David Dingle and Advantage managing director John McEwan.

*To book a place at ‘Stats Amazing’ Dynamic Packaging, what’s working, what’s not: call 020 7691 3292 or email: [email protected].

For details on future Travel Industry Question Time events: http://www.travelmole.com/travel_industry_question_time/index.php?id=1