๐ The Institute of Travel & Tourism (ITT) will host its first 'International Careers Conference' under its Future You Brand on Wednesday 15th July 2020 live on Travel Massive.
The one day event will showcase a diverse range of speakers from around the world and aims to support those considering the next step in their career.
The conference is free to attend and open to all in the travel and tourism industry; as well as students and graduates. The ITT Future You: International Careers Conference will be split in to three themes throughout the day:
โ Recharge Your Career: Targeted at individuals in the travel and tourism sector, looking at their next industry career move.
โ Reset Your Career: Focused on transferable skills; those considering self-employment, or a career-change out of the industry.
โ Kickstart Your Career: Aimed at students and graduates thinking about a career in the sector.
The full programme and timings of the event can be found below.
โฉ Register for the event to receive details of the Travel Massive live stream.
๐ Throughout the day, winners of the inaugural ITT Future You Awards will be announced.
Launching the event, Claire Steiner, Chair of ITT's Education & Training Committee explained:
> *During these uncertain times, our International Careers Conference, will strike the balance between inspiring young people about our fantastic industry and giving reassurance that we do need them; whilst supporting those currently in our industry and whose jobs have been impacted by COVID-19, to gain employment as quickly as possible.*
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> *Since its inception in 2009, ITT Future You has always been about championing the wealth of diverse talent in our sector and we are excited to share the stories of so many inspiring role models; to motivate and educate.*
## ๐ THE AGENDA
Welcome
Time: 09:30 BST
โข Claire Steiner (travelmassive.com/clairesteiner), Chair, ITT Education & Training Committee
โข Matthew Gardiner (travelmassive.com/matthewgardiner), London Director, Travel Massive
Opening Remarks
โข Dr Steven Freudmann (www.linkedin.com/in/steven-freudmann-37658048/), Chair, Institute of Travel & Tourism (ITT)
Introduction to ITT Future You
โข Danny Waine (travelmassive.com/community/danny-waine), Co-Vice Chair, ITT Education & Training Committee
โข Paul Cowley (travelmassive.com/paul-cowley), Co-Vice Chair, ITT Education & Training Committee
Global Industry Outlook
โข Fiona Jeffery OBE (www.linkedin.com/in/fionajefferyobe/), Founder & Chair, Just a Drop
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Recharge Your Career (10:00 โ 12:00 BST)
From Me, To Future You โ International Views
โข Michel Taride (www.linkedin.com/in/michel-taride-8883995/), Chair, GTTP Advisory Board
โข Zina Bencheikh (www.linkedin.com/in/zina-bencheikh-694b0043/), Managing Director EMEA, Intrepid Travel
โข Jonathan Raggett (www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-raggett-aa787097/), Managing Director, Red Carnation Hotels
Panel Session: Moving On Up: TTG 30 Under 30
Time: 10:15 BST
โข Daniel Pearce (www.linkedin.com/in/danielpearce/), CEO, TTG Media
โข Abi Devaney (www.linkedin.com/in/abi-devaney-251539155/), GM, Ancillaries & Supplier Management, Marella Cruises
โข Adebola Showemimo (www.linkedin.com/in/adebola-showemimo-35b4225a/), Co-founder, Black Travel Creators
โข Brett Gerrett (www.linkedin.com/in/brettgerrett/), General Manager, Isleworth Travel Management
Panel Session: Bouncing Back
Time: 10:35 BST
โข Donna Allcock (travelmassive.com/community/donnaallcock), Strategy Implementation Manager โ Great Britain, Tourism Ireland
โข Emma Male (www.linkedin.com/in/emmasuzannemale/), Sales & Account Management Professional
โข Errol Lawson (www.linkedin.com/in/errollawson/), Founder, Emerge Leadership
โข Kenny Smith (travelmassive.com/community/kennysmith), Head of Global Partnerships, OTT
Be Prepared For Your Future You
Time: 11:00 BST
โข Barbara Kolosinska (www.linkedin.com/in/barbarakcandm/), Managing Director, C&M Travel Recruitment
Panel Session: Networking: Strength of the Spiderโs Web
Time: 11:15 BST
โข Paul Cowley (travelmassive.com/paul-cowley), Managing Director, The Travel Rep
โข Andy Soloman (travelmassive.com/andy-soloman), Founder & CEO, Yomdel
โข Bhav Taylor (www.linkedin.com/in/bhavneeta-taylor-6424161b/), Senior Sales & Account Manager
โข Jean-Marc Flambert (travelmassive.com/community/jean-marcflambert), Director, Your Tourism Partner
Panel Session: Overcoming Obstacles
Time: 11:35 BST
โข Claire Steiner (travelmassive.com/clairesteiner), UK Director, Global Travel & Tourism Partnership (GTTP)
โข Ben Rogers (www.linkedin.com/in/benjrogers/), Group Agency Sales Manager, Best Western Hotels GB
โข Jamie-Lee Abtar (travelmassive.com/community/jamieleeabtar), Executive Director, BAME Women In Travel
โข Olly Nicholls (travelmassive.com/olly-nicholls), Chief Commercial Officer, Attraction World
Recharge Your Career
LIVE Q&A
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Reset Your Career (12:00 โ 14:30 BST)
Changing Careers: Am I Transferable?
Time: 12:00 BST
โข Matt Stenton (www.linkedin.com/in/matt-stenton-81a5b2111/), Programme Director, Go With Tourism - New Zealand
Panel Session: Using Tourism as a Force for Good
Time: 12:15 BST
โข Paul Cowley (travelmassive.com/paul-cowley), Managing Director, The Travel Rep
โข Anna Alaman (travelmassive.com/community/annaalaman), Founder & CEO, Open Eyes, India
โข Crista Buznea (travelmassive.com/cristabuznea), Sustainable Tourism Storytelling Consultant
โข Thomas Armitt (travelmassive.com/community/thomasarmitt), Tourism & Business Development Manager, Pendjari National Park, Benin
Panel Session: Beyond Your Comfort Zoneโฆ Changing Lanes
Time: 12:35 BST
โข Claire Steiner (travelmassive.com/clairesteiner), UK Director, Global Travel & Tourism Partnership (GTTP)
โข Andrew Griffiths (www.linkedin.com/in/andrewthomasgriffiths/) Director of Digital & Community, The Planet Mark
โข Hadil El-Agami (www.linkedin.com/in/hadil-el-agami-a7491653/) Global Account Director, The PIE Exec Search
โข Kate Harland (travelmassive.com/kdharland), Graduate Tutor, Northumbria University
Panel Session: Innovating Your Future
Time: 13:00 BST
โข Danny Waine (travelmassive.com/community/danny-waine), Commercial Manager, Hotelplan Group: Holiday Home Division (HHD)
โข Atlyn Forde (www.linkedin.com/in/atlynforde/), Founder, ALF Marketing
โข Callum Hale-Thomson (www.linkedin.com/in/callumhalethomson/), VP Business Development, Unwrapped
โข James Ratliff (www.linkedin.com/in/james-ratliff/), Head of Client Services, TR10 Travel
Panel Session: Connecting The Future of Travel - Meet Travel Massive's Chapter Leaders
Time: 13:20 BST
โข Matthew Gardiner (travelmassive.com/matthewgardiner), Travel Massive London ๐ฌ๐ง
โข Natalya Smolenskaya (travelmassive.com/natalya), Travel Massive Hoi An ๐ป๐ณ
โข Juliana Broste (travelmassive.com/travelingjules), Travel Massive Colorado ๐บ๐ธ
โข Ric Gazarian (travelmassive.com/global_gaz), Travel Massive Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
โข Talia Salem (travelmassive.com/theurbanomad), Travel Massive Washington DC ๐บ๐ธ
Panel Session: Taking the Leap
Time: 13:45 BST
โข Danny Waine (travelmassive.com/community/danny-waine), Commercial Manager, Hotelplan Group: Holiday Home Division (HHD)
โข Angus Hardy (travelmassive.com/community/angushardy), Co-founder & Director, Holibob
โข Martin Johnson (www.linkedin.com/in/martinjohnsonlr/), Co-founder & Director, Latin Routes
โข Melissa Tilling (travelmassive.com/melissatilling), Chief Executive Officer, Charitable Travel
Panel Session: Navigating the Career Ladder
Time: 14:05 BST
โข Jamie-Lee Abtar (travelmassive.com/community/jamieleeabtar), Executive Director, BAME Women In Travel
โข Drusilla Bryan (www.linkedin.com/in/drusilla-bryan-04393a4/), Managing Director, Gosh PR
โข Karolina Saviova (travelmassive.com/community/karolina-sv), COO & Co-founder, Alto Vita
Reset Your Career
LIVE! Q&A
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Kickstart Your Career (14:30 โ 17:30 BST)
Panel Session: Industry NEEDS YOU
Time: 14:30 BST
โข Claire Steiner (travelmassive.com/clairesteiner), UK Director, Global Travel & Tourism Partnership (GTTP)
โข Dominique Sidley (www.linkedin.com/in/dominique-sidley-9828b923/), Global Trade Strategy Director, Merlin Entertainments
โข Heather Elder (www.linkedin.com/in/heather-elder-48337937/), Director, Canadian Academy of Travel & Tourism
โข Jack Parsons (linkedin.com/in/jacksonrparsons), Chief Youth Officer, The Youth Group
Panel Session: Is that REALLY a Job in Travel & Tourism?
Time: 14:55 BST
โข Danny Waine (travelmassive.com/community/danny-waine), Commercial Manager, Hotelplan Group: Holiday Home Division (HHD)
โข Farina Azam (www.linkedin.com/in/farina-azam-41a14922/), Partner & Travel Lead, Kemp Little LLP
โข Michael Long (travelmassive.com/community/michaellong2), Director, Global Merchandising, Hotels.com
โข Teresa Arnone (www.linkedin.com/in/teresa-quinn-arnone-2216b3164/), Manager (Health, Safety & Environment) / Risk Advisory, Deloitte
Panel Session: Learn as You Earn โ The Apprenticeships Discussion
Time: 15:20 BST
โข Lee Ainsworth (travelmassive.com/community/leeainsworth), Head of Advantage Holidays, The Advantage Travel Partnership
โข Ethan Field (www.linkedin.com/in/ethan-field/), Trainee Client & Support Manager, Blue Cube Travel
โข Joanne Roche (www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-roche-4415182a/), Managing Director, Northern Training Academy (NTA)
โข Mel Phaure (www.linkedin.com/in/mel-phaure-087b6461), Managing Director, Blue Cube Travel
ITT Future You Awards 2020
โข ITT Apprentice of the Year
โข ITT Hospitality & Catering Student of the Year
โข ITT Centre of Excellence Award Winners
Panel Session: Are You Industry-Ready?
Time: 15:50 BST
โข Louie Davis (www.linkedin.com/in/louie-davis-81956087/), Commercial Lead, Whitbread | Premier Inn
โข Carla Ferrero (www.linkedin.com/in/carlaferrero/), International Career Consultant & Director, NI-CONS
โข Matt Pink (www.linkedin.com/in/matt-pink/), Customer Experience Manager, easyJet Holidays
โข Jodie Pilgrim (www.linkedin.com/in/jodie-pilgrim-736192118/), Head of Overseas Management, Party Hard Travel
ITT Future You Awards 2020
โข Bella Rangel Callan ITT Student of the Year
โข ITT PhD Student of the Year
โข The Bill Maxwell Award - Travel Business Management Student of the Year
โข Intrepid Travel ITT Responsible Tourism Student of the Year
Panel Session: Success = Talent + Expertise x People Skills?
Time: 16:20 BST
โข Danny Waine (travelmassive.com/community/danny-waine), Commercial Manager, Hotelplan Group: Holiday Home Division (HHD)
โข Brett Gerrett (travelmassive.com/community/brettgerrett) General Manager, Isleworth Travel Management
โข Joel Omari (www.linkedin.com/in/joel-omari-henry-antigua/), Henry Manager โ Marketing & Business Development UK, Antigua & Barbuda Tourism
Shaping Your Future You
Time: 16:40 BST
โข Jeannette Linfoot (www.linkedin.com/in/jeannettelinfoot/), Business Mentor & Consultant
Panel Session: The Power of Mentors
Time: 16:55 BST
โข Claire Steiner (travelmassive.com/clairesteiner), UK Director, Global Travel & Tourism Partnership (GTTP)
โข Danny Waine (travelmassive.com/community/danny-waine), Commercial Manager, Hotelplan Group: Holiday Home Division (HHD)
โข Jahan Khan (travelmassive.com/jahan-khan), Owner, CJJ Consultancy
โข Jenny Kovacs (travelmassive.com/giftwishltd), Founder & Director, GiftWish Ltd
โข Karen Pocock (www.linkedin.com/in/karen-pocock-897a2b12/), Co-founder & Director, Designer Travel
โข Michael Long (travelmassive.com/community/michaellong2), Director, Global Merchandising, Hotels.com
ITT Future You Awards 2020
โข ITT Mentor of the Year
Kickstart Your Career
LIVE Q&A
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