BALTIC SEA REGION
Tourism Business
Forum & Workshop
RIGA, LATVIA 3rd & 4th October 2023
Agenda
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03/10/23 Evening welcome reception for all delegates
18.00 - 19.30 Venue: Marriott hotel, Riga. Address: Dzirnavu iela 33, Centra rajons, RÄ«ga
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04/10/23 Business Forum and workshop programme
Venue: Hanzas Perons, Conference facility A
Address; Hanzas Street 16A, Riga
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8.30 Registration of the participants, networking
9.15 Opening remarks
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9.30 Session 1: A sustainable future for the Baltic Sea Region
We consider the importance of sustainability in the Baltic Sea region and how sustainable tourism can be successfully developed by businesses and institutions of all sizes.
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Incorporating sustainability into long-term strategy and everyday decision-making
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More action and less talk is required. How do we go from words to action, how do we do it, who’s responsible and what are the requirements.
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Communication, how to combat greenwashing and strengthen consumer rights.
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Regenerative tourism and biodiversity
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Importance of sustainability for future generations (Gen Z).
Keynote
Keynote speaker: Annu Huotari, Founder and CEO of Hawkhill - Finland
Panel discussion
Jeppe Klockareson - Sustainability Advisor and trainer - Fair Trade Travel - Sweden
Roland Ratfelders- Nature and adventure travel entrepreneur and expert on biodiversity - Latvia
Patrick Richards - Founder of Terraverde Sustainability - UK - Potential event- carbon measurer
Aldis Kuskis - Author and CEO STAGINGS Travel Design
Moderator - Andy Fairburn, Nordic Tourism Collective
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10.45 Coffee break
11.00 Session 2: Innovation and technological developments
We look at innovative new approaches to the development of tourism in the Baltic Sea region and how technology can be a key to the success in enhancing the competitiveness of the sector.
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The digitalization of SME businesses is critical
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Technological developments, increasing efficiencies and reducing costs
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The challenges of digitalisation and opportunities
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Adopting new technologies, the effect of AI and GenZ
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Tech-stacking and the right channels
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Digitalisation and sustainability -working hand-in-hand
Keynote
Keynote speaker: Odeta JacÄ—, Storyfounders, Next-gen tech digital experiences
Panel discussion
Annakaisa (Annis) Ojala - Digital Strategy and Development - Visit Finland
Nicole Pagels - Chief Growth Officer - Moder OY
Andris Malahovskis - Business Development Manager, D-Edge - Hospitality solutions
Artis Gustovskis. Head of Kuldiga Digital Innovation Hub , Head of Kurzeme Tourism Association
Moderator - Nicole Pagels, Moder
12.30 Lunch
Venue: Hanzas Perons lobby
13.30 Tourism B2B Workshop
Workshop for suppliers and buyers with pre-arranged meetings. Suppliers will be seated. Delegate arrange up to 10 individual 13min face-to-face meetings with a 2min break between each. Venue: Hanzas Perons, conference facility B
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Workshop schedule
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13.30 Workshop begins - Appnt 1
13.45 Appnt 2
14.00 Appnt 3
14.15 Appnt 4
14.30 Appnt 5
14.45 Free Appointment 6
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15.00 Coffee break
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15.30 Free Appointment 7
15.45 Appnt 8
16.00 Appnt 9
16.15 Appnt 10
16.30 Appnt 11
16.45 Appnt 12
17.00 Closing remarks
17.15 Departures to hotel
19.00 Gala Dinner
Delegates join participants of the EUSBSR 14th Annual Forum 2023 for a multi-disciplinary dinner and networking evening
Venue TBA
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Thursday 05/10 Morning departures for post-tours
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REGISTRATION
Registration is open for all buyers and suppliers using the links below, entering your company profile and details for the workshop matchmaking. Except for flight and accommodation, there is no charge to attend this very special event. However, since indications are that demand will be high, spaces are limited and we are forced to place a cap on numbers.
We therefore recommend you register as soon as possible and we will then confirm your attendance.
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SPECIAL RATE ACCOMMODATION AT AC MARRIOTT
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Special rate for BalticSeaForum2023 Suppliers
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