Conference Agenda
Advantage Conference Agenda 2018
Thursday 10 May 2018
Welcome Reception
19.00
Hosted by the Greater Miami CVB at the Doral
Friday 11 May 2018
Opening Session
07.30 – 09.00

The Prologue
Chapter One - Once Upon A Time
Julia Lo Bue-Said, Advantage Travel Partnership



Chapter Two - My Travel Story
How leaders in our industry got to where they are, the twists and turns their journey took and how that gives them a perspective on the future evolution of travel.
Antonia Wysong, Delta Captain
Adolfo Perez, Senior Vice President of Sales & Trade
Marketing, Carnival Cruise Line
Nick Scott, Managing Director, arrangeMY
Coffee Break
09.00 – 09.30
Lunch
13.30 – 14.30
Free Time
14.30 onwards
Miami Party Night
18.00
Saturday 12 May 2018
Speed Dating
08.00 – 12.30
Lunch
12.30 – 13.30
Afternoon Sessions
13.30 – 15.30



Chapter Three
Big Change and Little Me
A focus on the constantly evolving political and economic story and the changing consumer need.
Peter Greenberg
Joanna Kolatsis, Head of Aviation and Travel (Partner) - Hill Dickinson LLP
Steven Esom, Advantage
non-executive chairman

Chapter Four
From Me to You
We recognise the stars the stars of Miami Advice and reveal the winner of this year’s Advantage Social Media Challenge.

Chapter Five
Jerry Springer in conversation
Legendary chat show host, Jerry Springer, discusses his life, career and amazing stories from the show that bears his name.
Free Time
14.30 onwards
The Review - Farewell Gala Dinner
18.30
Sunday 13 May 2018
Delegates Return Home
Independent TMC Summit

The Independent TMC Summit hosted by WIN Global Travel Network will take place from Tuesday 08 May to lunchtime on Thursday 10 May in Miami. This Summit is scheduled to be the premier Global TMC event of the year, designed to gather forward-thinking travel professionals from across the globe to debate the challenges affecting our industry.
More details available on request, please contact Julie Sandford on julies@wintravel.org.
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