Tourism Minister Sir Chris Bryant will give the keynote speech at ABTA’s Travel Matters conference in central London next month.
Sir Chris will share his views on the future of tourism and the latest on his plans for the sector to be an integral part of the Government’s growth mission.
Also speaking will be Hays Travel Chair Dame Irene Hays and former British Ambassador to the US and former British Representative to the EU Lord Kim Darroch.
Dame Irene, who is also a member of the Government’s newly formed Visitor Economy Advisory Council, will provide an industry perspective on travel beyond 2025. Lord Darroch will share his thoughts on the global political landscape and what the recent geopolitical upheaval means for travel.
The day’s agenda will also include a panel discussion reflecting on the industry’s current policy asks, including an examination of the travel sector’s hopes for UK-EU relations, with speakers including Airlines UK Director of Policy and Public Affairs Rob Griggs; Tourism Alliance Executive Director Richard Toomer; UKInbound Head of Public Affairs Lauren Broughton and ABTA Director of Public Affairs Luke Petherbridge.
Luke said: “I’m delighted that Sir Chris Bryant, Tourism Minister, will be delivering the keynote address at our Travel Matters event next month. With an updated tourism strategy in development, it’s a great time to hear from the Minister, as well as Dame Irene Hays, to get both government and industry perspectives on the challenges and opportunities that lay ahead for our industry.
“And, with major shifts in geopolitics, there are few people anywhere better placed than Lord Darroch to provide an expert view on what’s going on and what it all might mean for us in the UK travel industry.
“These three speakers are part of an excellent line-up of highly influential and widely respected figures, and I am very much looking forward to hearing the different perspectives everyone will bring to enrich our discussions at our 15th Travel Matters event.”
The event takes place in London on 11 June. Register here.
