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BALTIC SEA REGION
Tourism Business
Forum & Workshop
RIGA, LATVIA 3rd & 4th October 2023
Speakers
Session 1: A sustainable future for the Baltic Sea Region
Session 2: Innovation and technological developments
Annu Huotari
CEO/ Co-Owner /Hawkhill Finland
Skilled in Business Travel, Customer Service, Sales, Hotel Management, and Hospitality Industry. Strong knowledge of nature tourism, wild herbs and high standard eco-villa accomodation. "Sustainability is guideline in our operations. and nature is dear to me. I believe in strength of open co-operation with local businesses. My skill is to find solutions and get things done."
Jeppe Klockareson
Sustainability Advisor, Auditor and Trainer at Fair Travel Sweden
Jeppe is passionate about travel, nature and sustainability issues and has worked in tourism since 2004, focusing on ecotourism and responsible tourism. He's held previous positions with Basecamp Explorer and STA Travel, as Managing Director and Product Manager, and served as board member of the Swedish Nature and Ecotourism Association for six years
Rolands Ratfelders
Sustainability and biodiversity expert Latvia
Nature and adventure travel business owner and CEO at "i-Dā" Adventures. Environmental, sustainability and nature conservation expert with more than 20 years of local and
international experience. "I am also a digital content creator, nature and adventure travel business developer, passionate traveller, and team building coach."
international experience. "I am also a digital content creator, nature and adventure travel business developer, passionate traveller, and team building coach."
Patrick Richards
TerraVerde Sustainability UK
A highly experienced travel industry executive, with a 30+ year track record of achievement at C-suite and Board level, at iconic sector leading companies. TerraVerde's goal is to help Travel and Hospitality companies up the sustainability ladder. Dedicated to the tourism sector, our cost-effective subscription model provides accurate carbon footprint measurement, with practical, business friendly advice; both on greening your own operations as well as that of your supply chain.
Aldis Kušķis. CEO Travel Designer, Latvia
Author of Better Travel book and Travel Designer and expert in tailor- made luxury leisure and experiential travel, and soft adventure
Odeta Jacė
Founder of 'Storyfounders'. Next-gen tech digital experiences & Web3 marketing strategist • Fashiontech • Tech innovations projects lead at IBM
Annakaisa (Annis) Ojala
Digital Strategy and Development - Visit Finland
Has led initiatives to support international growth of the Finnish travel industry. experience in building digital capabilities and competence for the travel industry to support digital distribution and profitable growth. Designed built and lead development of Visit Finland digital customer experience
Andris Malahovskis
D-EDGE Hospitality Solutions Latvia
Sales & Business Development Manager, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland & Ukraine at D-EDGE Hospitality Solutions
Artis Gustovskis. Head of Kuldiga Digital Innovation Hub , Head of Kurzeme Tourism Association
Artis Gustovskis is a seasoned professional at the Kuldiga Municipality Digital Innovation Hub, holding the dual roles of Innovation Expert and International Project Manager. His responsibilities encompass overseeing digital education courses within the digital landscape and actively contributing to the Kuldiga Smart City initiative as a co-founder. Formally a member of Parliament for the Repubic of Latvia,
Nicci Pagels
Chief Growth Officer
Moder Oy Finland
Experienced commercial leader, specialised in fast-growth and high-profit sales and marketing strategies for start-ups, scale-ups and wake-ups with experience in a variety of markets including the UK, Ireland, Central Europe, Nordics, Baltics, Asia, USA & LATAM
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