2012-09-11

China Daily Session at Global Tourism Economy Forum on 11 Sep, 2012 (ENG)

China Daily Session at Global Tourism Economy Forum on 11 Sep, 2012 (ENG)

Industry leaders to shed light on
How new media and technology are reshaping the travel & tourism industry

11 September 2012, HONG KONG/MACAU – New media and IT technology has profoundly impacted the travel & tourism industry and will continue to reshape the industry in the years to come.

The online sales of the travel & tourism industry now grow at a double-digit pace globally, with the momentum continuing to rise, thanks to the emerging new media and technology such as social networks.

China Daily Asia Leadership Roundtable (www.chinadailyapac.com/roundtable ) brings together a group of prominent leaders from the travel & tourism industry to share with the audience their insights and views on the game-changing role of new media and technology in the industry. The panel discussion is part of the Global Tourism Economy Forum.Macau 2012, which is held at Macau Tower Convention and Entertainment Centre from 9-11 September 2012.

Under the theme “Media and Technology in The Travel & Tourism Industry”, the speakers will hold discussions on how the internet and social networks have created a new operating environment for players in this industry.

Commenting on industry challenges and opportunities, speakers will also shed some light on how businesses have adapted to the fast-changing world and the ever changing consumption patterns of travelers in the aftermath of the new web-based technology.

Panel expect speakers include:


Anthony Dorment – General Manager for Asia, Lonely Planet
Peter Greenberg – Travel Editor, CBS News
Brendan Jacobson – Global Head of Sales, Zagat Survey
Min Fan – Executive Director and CEO, Ctrip.com International Ltd
Sandeep Bahl - Regional General Manager of Asia, Air New Zealand
John Liu – Corporate Vice President, Head of Greater China, Google Inc.
Moderator: Alexander Wan – Senior Advisor, China Daily Asia Pacific


About China Daily Asia Leadership Roundtable

With the support of the Asia News Network, an alliance of 21 leading newspapers from 19 Asian countries and regions (http://www.asianewsnet.net), the China Daily Asia Leadership Roundtable is a by-invitation network of movers and shakers in Asia providing platforms for focused dialogue, issue investigation, and possible collective action on strategic issues relating to economic, business and social development in Asia. Our aim is to enhance communication and increase mutual understanding between China, other Asian countries and Western countries.

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