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Discover cutting-edge trends, explore innovative strategies, and connect with top industry leaders!
TOURISM 365 – inspiring and dynamic conference on tourism development, trends and the future of industry connects politics, large corporations and small entrepreneurs.
As one of the most significant annual tourism events, it unites leaders from Croatia, Southeast Europe, and across the globe.
Join eminent speakers and top tourism experts analysing tourism results and discussing new challenges and opportunities such as sustainability, smart tourism, destination development, climate change impact, role of AI in travel, year-round operations and premium experiences.
B2B Marketplace provides a unique platform for tourism companies, travel agencies, and DMCs to connect with global buyers.
About TOURISM 365:
Strategic Conference
Smart Tourism Meet Up
Educational workshops
B2B Marketplace
Educational workshops
T365 Loung Fair
Evening events
Time for Zagreb Museums
T365 Gallery
Funny side of T365 by Fotosofia & Many Photostory
This year speakers:
Juliet Kinsman
Sustainability editor and consultant, Condé Nast Traveller / Bouteco
Tom Hall
Vice President, Lonely Planet
Adele Youngs
Co-founder & Director, Live Travel and Tours/ Board Member, ETOA
István Ujhelyi
UN Tourism Ambassador to the EU
Tonči Glavina
Minister of Tourism and Sport, Republic of Croatia
Susanne Kraus-Winkler
State Secretary for Tourism of the Republic of Austria
Matjaž Han
Minister of the Economy, Tourism and Sport, Republic of Slovenia
Frederico Fernandes
Arab Aviation Summit Director
Csilla Mezösi
Secretary-General, European Spas Association (ESPA), Belgium
Michael Jost
Head of Group Strategy Product, Volkswagen Group / Founder, eD-TEC
Caroline Couret
Director, Creative Tourism Network®
Alessandra Priante
President, ENIT SpA - Italian Tourism Board
Kristjan Staničić
Vice President, European Travel Commission / Director, Croatian National Tourism Board
Andreja Vukojević
Director of the Tourism Sector, and Marketing and Communication Department at Croatian Chamber of Economy
Martina Bienenfeld
CEO, Zagreb Tourist Board
Thomas Bömkes
Managing Director, Diversity Tourism and ITB Medical Tourism partner
Hajdi Ćenan
Co-Founder & CEO, airt
Ivana Budin Arhanić
Management Board Member, Valamar Riviera
Damir Hoyka
Art photographer and Founder of Fotosofia
Catalina Taltavull Carretero
CSO & Representative for SE Europe
George Tziallas
Executive Advisor, DBC diadikasia
Bruno Bajec
Senior Regional Manager, Dell
Tena Žganec
Project Manager, Innovation Centre Nikola Tesla & Nuqleus
Kristijan Švajnzger
Regional General Manager East Europe, Nordic and Caucasus, Intrepid Travel
Roberto Gobo
Director of digital strategy and technology in Valamar Riviera
Tine Murn
Director and Co-Founder, New Deal Europe
Robbert Dee
Co-founder, New Deal Europe
Adrian Krajcar
TikTok creator, Crew
Magdalena Zatko
TikTok creator, Crew
Karlo Turić
TikTok creator, Crew
Jan Mihaljević
TikTok creator, Crew
Saša Muminović
President of SLO CRO Business Club
Mladen Sirovica
Economy reporter, Croatian National Television
Zlatan Muftić
Convention Bureau Director, Zagreb Tourist Board
Ivana Kolar
CEO,
Julius Rose / TOURISM365
Frano Ridjan
Master of Ceremonies
Programme 2024
TOURISM 365 Preliminary program
8th International Conference on Trends and Future of Tourism
September 30 - 2 October 2024, Sheraton Zagreb hotel / live & on-line
September 30th
Program 30.09.2024.
19:00 | Cocktail reception in the Green
Join us for an evening reception in a lush, green setting of Terme Tuhelj
Program 01. october 2024, Grand Ballroom
10:00 | Welcome address
Kick off our groundbreaking conference with a dynamic opening ceremony
Ivana Kolar, Conference organiser, Julius Rose
Tine Murn, Co-Founder, New Deal Europe
Saša Muminović, President, SLO CRO Chamber
Martina Bienenfeld, Director, Zagreb Tourist Board
Tonči Glavina, Minister of Tourism and Sport, Republic of Croatia
TOURISM UNDER PRESSURE - ADAPTING TO CHANGE
Join global tourism leaders as they share innovative strategies for navigating today's rapidly shifting landscape. Discover how industry pioneers are redefining tourism and leading the change to ensure future success.
10:20 | Smart Talk: CHALLENGES OF SEASONALITY AND THE FRAME OF TOMORROW
Kristjan Staničić, Director, Croatian National Tourist Board
10:40 | Setting the Stage: REDEFINING TOURISM
Istvan Ujhelyi, UN Tourism Ambassador to the EU
11:00 | MINISTERIAL FORUM: BUILDING RESILIENCE - LEADING THE CHANGE
Tonči Glavina, Minister of Tourism and Sport, Republic of Croatia
Sussane Kraus-Winkler, State Secretary at Ministry of Economy, Republic of Austria
Matjaž Han, Minister of Economy and Tourism, Republic of Slovenia
Moderator:Mladen Sirovica, Economy reporter, Croatian National Television
12:20 | Coffee/food break
TRENDS SHAPING THE FUTURE
Explore the cutting-edge trends reshaping the tourism industry, from climate change and sustainability to artificial intelligence, health tourism, and premium experiences. Learn how leading companies are navigating these shifts, achieving excellence, preserving authenticity, and exceeding expectations.
13:00 | Intro: STORIES – 100% PREMIUM
Andreja Vukojević, Tourism Sector Director, Croatian Chamber of Economy
13:10 | Key-note: SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL AND CLIMATE IMPACT
Juliet Kinsman, Sustainable editor and Consultant, Condé Nast Traveller / Bouteco
13:30 | Panel discussion: NAVIGATING THE SHIFT TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL
Frederico Fernandes, Director, Arab Aviation Summit
Juliet Kinsman, Sustainable editor and Consultant, Condé Nast Traveller / Bouteco
George Tziallas, Executive advisor, DBC diadikasia
Michael Jost, Head of Group Strategy Product, Volkswagen Group / Founder eD-TEC
Moderator: Ivana Budin Arhanić, Member of the Management Board, Valamar Riviera
14:20 | Key-note: LOCAL VOICE OF PREMIUM EXPERIENCE
Tom Hall, Vice-President, Lonely Planet
14:40
| Panel discussion: EXCELLENCE IN FOCUS: ELEVATING PREMIUM TOURISM AND HEALTH TO SURPASS EXPECTATIONS
Csilla Mezosi, Secretary general, European Spas Association ESPA
Tom Hall, Vice-President, Lonely Planet
Thomas Bömkes, CEO, Diversity Tourism
Moderator: Robert Dee, Co-Founder, New Deal Europe
15:30 | Networking over Food and Wine degustation
19:00 | After Party at the Secret location
Don’t miss this unforgettable experience!
Program 02 October 2024, Grand Ballroom
09:00 | Opening Remarks
Start day 2 with fresh perspectives and enthusiasm
Ivana Kolar, Conference organiser, Julius Rose
Tine Murn, Co-Founder, New Deal Europe
Robert Dee, Co-Founder, New Deal Europe
NEW AGE OF TOURISM
Discover innovative strategies to move tourism beyond overtourism and peak seasons. Learn how to leverage art, culture, and AI to boost tourism products and drive sales. Explore how young travellers and new generations are shaping the future of tourism.
Presentation: Destination Zagorje
09:20
| The newest Market Report: ROADMAP TO MOVE DESTINATIONS AWAY FROM OVERTOURISM - A CHALLENGE TO BE FACED USING DATA
Catalina Taltavull, Chief Sales Officer, Mabrian Technologies
09:40 | Keynote: SHIFTING TRAVEL BEYOND PEAK SEASON
Adele Youngs, CEO, Live Travel and Tours / Board Member, ETOA
10:00 | Panel discussion: LET'S NOT OVERLOOK ART, CULTURE AND OTHER HIDDEN GEMS
Adele Youngs, CEO, Live Travel and Tours / Board Member, ETO
Caroline Couret, Direktor, Creative Tourism Network
Damir Hoyka, Art photographer & Founder of Fotosofia
Kristijan Švajnzger, Regional General Manager for East Europe, Nordic and Caucasus, Intrepid Travel
Moderator: Tine Murn, Co-Founder, New Deal Europe
10:40 | Coffee break
SMART TOURISM WORKSHOPS, Dubrovnik hall, 1st floor
Participate in educational workshops led by T365 partners and top industry experts to gain insights into modern tourism trends and next-generation marketing using TikTok and other social media platforms. Learn how AI is revolutionizing travel and business operations, and discover how destinations are building resilience to thrive in an ever-changing world, 365 days a year.
11:10
| Smart Workshop: FROM TIKTOK TO TAKE-OFF - HOW GEN Z IS REDEFINING TRAVEL THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA TRENDS by CREW
Magdalena Zatko, TikTok creator, Crew
Adrian Krajcar, TikTok creator, Crew
Karlo Turić, TikTok creator, Crew
Jan Mihaljević, TikTok creator, Crew
12:40 | Coffee and food Networking
13:15
| Smart Workshop: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE RAPIDLY TRANSFORMING THE WAY WE TRAVEL by HUKI
Hajdi Ćenan, Co-Founder & CEO, airt
Bruno Bajec, Senior Regional Manager, Dell
Roberto Gobo, Director of digital strategy and technology, Valamar Riviera
Tena Žganec, Project Manager, Innovation Centre Nikola Tesla & Nuqleus
14:45
| Side Session Workshop: Six Thinking Hats - Unleashing Creative Solutions for Year-Round Tourism (up to 10 participants, in Croatian language)
Robert Kuščar, Marketing expert, consultant and lecturer
11:15 - 16:00 | B2B MARKETPLACE, Grand Ballroom
PATNERING WITH THE BEST WITH A FOCUS ON DELIVERING 365 TOURISM
Join a dynamic B2B workshop where destinations, hotels, DMCs, and other travel service providers connect with global buyers, fostering valuable relationships and exploring new business opportunities. Meet some of the best Croatian 365 destinations.
11:15 | B2B Marketplace – 1st round 5 x 15 min
Presentation: Zagreb – All about Local Experiences
12:40 | Coffee and food Networking
13:15 | B2B Marketplace – 2nd round 6 X 15 min
Presentation: Zagreb – Croatia Full of Life
15:00 | B2B Marketplace – 3rd round 4 x 15 min
Presentation: Kvarner – Untouched Paradise
16:00 | Closing Cocktail lunch & Networking
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