AGENDA
Registration, Networking, Breakfast
Sponsored by Metropolitan Washington
Airports Authority
Welcome
Industry Leadership Panel
State of International Travel: Data
Global Flash Talks
• Panel of International Reps
Segment Strategies
• Leisure Travel
• Business Events
Your Questions Answered: Lunch with International Representatives
SPEAKERS
DESTINATION DC
ELLIOTT L. FERGUSON, II esident & CEO
THERESA BELPULSI
Senior Vice President, Tourism, Sports & Visitor Experience
Patrick Delaney Managing Partner, SoolNua
Geoff Freeman President & CEO, U.S. Travel Association
tara miller Director of Global Sales, Convention Sales & Services
Fred Dixon President & CEO, Brand USA
MANAGING DIRECTORS FROM DDC’S GLOBAL OFFICES
Sandra Mosely Senior Research Manager
Corey Marshall Australia & New Zealand
Tania Kedikian Canada
Beate H.K. Mauder Kakkar India
Lillian Toro Mexico
Carroll Rheem Founder & CEO, Iolite Group
Paul bobson
Vice President of Airline and Business Development, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
Chris Woodbridge-Cox United Kingdom (Leisure & PR)
Flavia Perin Brazil
Jenny Guan China
Marjorie Dewey Japan
Heidi Williams United Kingdom (MICE)
SPONSORS
SPONSORS
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center (RRB/ITC) is a landmark building in the heart of the nation’s capital. Designated as the World Trade Center Washington, DC, it’s a powerful forum for building global business connections and a destination for convening industry leaders from around the world.
As a dynamic hub for government, business, culture and community, the RRB/ITC offers a premier conference and events venue, executive office space, a ractions, dining and retail, parking, and public exhibits and activities. Learn more at rrbitc.com.
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Planning an in–person event? United for Business can help.
Whether you're planning a meeting, conference, reunion, or wedding, let United for Business handle the work of ge ing your a endees to your destination with discounted tickets and preferred traveler benefits.
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We build connections by leveraging our platform and technology across a wide range of businesses and brands. Our goal is to orchestrate the movement of people and deliver travel experiences locally and globally. We guide travelers and partners through millions of possibilities, helping them find the right pathways to achieve the best possible outcome.
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METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON AIRPORTS AUTHORITY
The Most Options for Washington DC:
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) has more airlines, more nonstop destinations and more seats than any other airport in the National Capital Region.
Strategic Location and Connectivity:
IAD's strategic location, positions it as a global business hub with unmatched connectivity. The Silver Line Metro train offers fast and frequent single train service between Washington Dulles International Airport and Washington, D.C.
Affordable Travel Destination:
A three-day journey from London to Washington, D.C. costs approximately 46% less than a similar trip to New York City a ributed in part to the region's robust public transportation system.
Economic Hub:
The region plays a pivotal role in the nation's economic landscape, contributing significantly to corporate US air spending with 80 companies boasting annual revenues exceeding $2 billion.
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Tripadvisor is the world’s largest and most preferred travel guidance platform, helping hundreds of millions of people each month become be er travelers. Consumers around the globe turn to Tripadvisor at every stage of the trip planning journey — from dreaming, to booking, to sharing
Available in 43 markets and 22 languages, Tripadvisor provides more than 1 billion reviews of nearly 8 million accommodation, restaurant, experiences, airline and cruise businesses around the globe. Whether exploring their own backyard, planning a trip elsewhere or already traveling, consumers turn to Tripadvisor to find their next adventure, compare low prices on hotels, flights and cruises, book popular tours and a ractions, and reserve
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CityCenterDC is a unique, pedestrian-friendly, 10-acre mixed-use development located in the heart of downtown Washington, D.C. Developed by Hines and Qatari Diar, the project is home to more than 221,000 square feet of retail space, 520,000 square feet of prime office space, 458 rental apartment units and 216 condominium units, a 360 room hotel, a 1,550-space parking garage, a public park, a central plaza, and pedestrian-oriented streets and alleyways.
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Nuitée's direct contracting enables hotels to bypass traditional distribution channels and engage directly with various B2B clients. By leveraging our integrated liteAPI solution, hotels can connect with non-travel partners like fintech, smart car solutions, social media, and super apps. This strategy amplifies distribution and equips hotels with advanced technology and data insights, crucial for be er decision-making in the rapidly growing Americas region.
