Additionally, ATME will launch a new session, Futurama, where leaders from innovative startup companies.
NEW YORK, NY – The Association of Travel Marketing Executives (ATME) announced its 33rd annual conference, to be held April 17-18, 2013, at the Miami Hyatt Regency Hotel. This year’s event will focus on “The Challenges of Constant Change: Finding Solid Profits in a Shifting Travel Market.”
“Continual increases in the speed at which marketing challenges are occurring have made it imperative for travel marketing professionals to be alert and prepared for sudden shifts in the market,” said Henry Harteveldt, ATME Chairman and Industry Analyst for Hudson Crossing. “With both its learning and networking opportunities for travel marketers, ATME’s annual conference is an event not to be missed.”
A lineup of dynamic speakers from across the industry will broach topics, including:
- Rethinking What’s Relevant in Media
- The Future of Advertising
- The Science Behind Mobile Engagement
- The Changing Customer Experience
- Big Data
- The Changing Nature of PR.
Thoughts on the challenges of constant change will be shared by leading marketing executives, including: Rolando Aedo, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau; Peggy Bendel, Bendel Communications; Barry Biffle, Spirit Airlines; Angela Bernardino, Turner PR; Susan Black, American Express Vacations; Simon Bradley, Virgin Atlantic Airways; Joel Chusid, Hainan Airlines; Robert Cole, RockCheetah; Baba Shetty, Newsweek / The Daily Beast; Elizabeth Crabill, TravelBound; April Dinwoodie, jetBlue; Adam Goldstein, Hipmunk; Henry Harteveldt, Hudson Crossing; Jacqueline Johnson, Global Bridal Group; Vic Waila, Expedia; John T. Peters, USA Today; Andrew Capone, NCC Media; Elaine Cobb, comScore; Jody Diamond, Diamond PR; Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald; William Talbert III, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau; Rob Torres, Google; Shri Lildharrie, XO Group / The Knot; Lisa Kauffman, Celebrity Cruises; and Gregg Truman, South African Airways.
Additionally, ATME will launch a new session, Futurama, where leaders from innovative startup companies, such as GetGoing and Pintrips, will present their products to the audience, and attendees will vote for winners in the following categories: best overall product / service; most compelling business model strategy; strongest understanding of how target audiences will evolve; best ability to solve a challenge in a unique / creative way; and most disruptive (how the business will challenge the status quo).
ATME’s annual conference also provides an excellent opportunity for executives to meet and network with peers, experts and thought leaders.
Vicky is the co-founder of TravelDailyNews Media Network where she is the Editor-in Chief. She is also responsible for the daily operation and the financial policy. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Tourism Business Administration from the Technical University of Athens and a Master in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Wales.
She has many years of both academic and industrial experience within the travel industry. She has written/edited numerous articles in various tourism magazines.
