UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF H.E. SHEIKH MOHAMMED BIN ABDULRAHMAN BIN JASSIM AL THANI, THE PRIME MINISTER AND MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

QTM 2024 CONFERENCE

At the core of QTM 2024 is a three-day international conference that attracts a distinguished gathering of industry experts and luminaries. This event serves as a magnet, drawing in senior-level executives and key decision-makers from various sectors of the tourism industry. Attendees range from academics, researchers, and policymakers to experienced consultants, government officials, students, and professionals from related tourism fields, creating an exceptional blend of minds.

DAY 1

CONFERENCE SPEAKERS 2023

2023 CONFERENCE AGENDA

DAY 1 - MONDAY, 20/11/2023

CONFERENCE

Welcome Note:
Master of Ceremonies.

11:30 - 11:35

WELCOME REMARKS:
Prof. Wolfgang Georg Arlt, Conference Chairperson, QTM 2023,
H.E Mrs. Latifa El Bouabdellaoui, Director General, Islamic Centre for Development of Trade (ICDT)

11:35 - 11:45

KEYNOTE SPEECH 1

H.E. Mr. Saad Al Kharji, Chairman of Qatar Tourism.
11:45 - 12:00

KEYNOTE SPEECH 2

H.E. Mr Hissen Ibrahim Taha, Secretary General, OID-ICDT.
12:00 - 12:15

KEYNOTE SPEECH 3

Prof. Muzaffer Uysal, Professor and Chair of the Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management Isenberg School of Management, University of Massachusetts.
12:15 - 12:30

KEYNOTE SPEECH 4

Tom Jenkins, Chief Executive Officer, European Tourism Association (ETOA).
12:30 - 12:45

RECAP OF KEYNOTE SPEECHES

Prof. Wolfgang Georg Arlt, Conference Chairperson.
12:45 - 12:55

PANEL DISCUSSION
The Future Of Travel & Tourism: A Growing Positive Curve.
Moderated By: Prof. Wolfgang Georg Arlt.
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Eng. Nasser Mattar AlKawari, CEO, Katara Hospitality (TBC).
Philip Dickinson, Leading International Markets and MICE, Qatar Tourism.
Tom Jenkins, CEO, European Tourism Association (ETOA).
Chris Flynn, Chairman & Founder, World Tourism Association for Culture & Heritage (WTACH).
Prof. Muzaffer Uysal, Professor and Chair of the Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management.
Isenberg School of Management, University of Massachusetts.

12:55 - 13:35

NETWORKING BREAK / VISIT EXHIBITION

13:35 - 14:20

PANEL DISCUSSION

TOPIC - TBC
SPEAKER - TBC


TOPIC - TBC
SPEAKER - TBC

14:20 - 15:10

Redefining Tourism To A Whole New Level: Saudi Arabia's Tourism Success Story

Speaker (TBC), Saudi Tourism Authority.
15:10 - 15:35

Certification : Why This is so Crucial in This International Crisis Period

Djibril Fofana, President Counsellor, World Association for Hspitality & Tourism Education Training (AMFORHT).
15:35 - 16:00

Closing Remarks of Day 1

Prof. Wolfgang Georg Arlt, Conference Chairperson.
16:00 - 16:05

NETWORKING BREAK / VISIT EXHIBITION

16:05 - 16:30

GLOBAL VILLAGE CULTURAL PERFORMANCE

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

16:40 - 17:00

THAILAND

17:00 - 17:20

MEXICO

17:20 - 17:40

Closing Remarks

18:00

DAY 2 TUESDAY 21/11/2023

CONFERENCE

Welcome Note:
Master of Ceremonies.

10:45 - 10:50

WELCOME REMARKS:
Prof. Wolfgang Georg Arlt, Conference Chairperson, QTM 2023,
H.E Mrs. Latifa El Bouabdellaoui, Director General, Islamic Centre for Development of Trade (ICDT)

10:50 - 11:00

Topic (TBC)

Rashid Ali Al-Mansoori, Group CEO, Aamal Group
11:00 - 11:25

PANEL DISCUSSION


Creating A World Class Sustainable Destination & Services.
Moderated By: Prof. Wolfgang Georg Arlt.

Bonita Mutoni, Chairperson, Rwanda Tours & Travels Association
Esra Guler, MICE Director، Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency
Doris Maria Woerfe, Chair & Executive Director, African Sustianable Tourism Organization (ASTO)

11:25 - 12:05

Health Tourism in OIC Member Countries.
Moderated By: OIC-ICDT
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Speaker, SESRIC Representative.
Ahmed Enes Tekcan, ICDT Consultant Digitalization in Health Tourism
Alioune Gueye, PDG Afrique Challenges on Health Tourism in Africa, ICDT Consultant



Current State of Gastronomy and Muslim Friendly Tourism in OIC Member States
Dr. Hüseyin Pamukçu, ICDT Consultant, Islamic Centre for Development of Trade (ICDT).

12:05 - 13:00

NETWORKING BREAK / VISIT EXHIBITION

13:00 - 14:00

AMFORHT Responsibilities Towards Education, Institutions & Key Players In Our Industry

Djibril Fofana, President Counsellor, World Association for Hspitality & Tourism Education Training (AMFORHT).
14:00 - 14:25

Responsible, Sustainable Culture and Heritage Tourism Growth

Chris Flynn, Chairman & Founder, World Tourism Association for Culture & Heritage (WTACH).
14:25 - 14:50

Halal tourism. Its promotion on the world and in the Kyrgyz Republic

Maksat Usubaliev, Advisor to the President of the Fund, Kyrgyzstan.
14:50 - 15:15

Peru To The World

H.E. Mr. Jose Benzaquen Perea, Ambassador of Peru to the State of Qatar.
15:15 - 15:40

Topic (TBC)

Mohammad Mezhiev, Project Manager, Moscow City Tourism Committee.
15:40 - 16:05

Closing Remarks of Day 2

Prof. Wolfgang Georg Arlt, Conference Chairperson.
16:05 - 16:10

NETWORKING BREAK / VISIT EXHIBITION

16:10 - 16:30

GLOBAL VILLAGE CULTURAL PERFORMANCE

KYRGYZSTAN

16:30 - 16:50

RUSSIA

16:50 - 17:10

ETHIOPIA

17:10 - 17:30

Closing Remarks

18:00

DAY 3 WEDNESDAY 22/11/2023

CONFERENCE

Welcome Note:
Master of Ceremonies.

11:15 - 11:20

WELCOME REMARKS:
Prof. Wolfgang Georg Arlt, Conference Chairperson, QTM 2023

11:20 - 11:30

Topic (TBC)

H.E Sheikh Nayef Bin Eid Al Thani, Chairman, Retaj Hospitality Group.
11:30 - 11:55

PANEL DISCUSSION


Preserving Cultural Heritage & Promoting Tourism.
Moderated By: Prof. Wolfgang Georg Arlt.

Nigel Fell, President & CEO, World Tourism Association for Culture & Heritage (WTACH).
Ayman Al Qudwa, General Manager & Expert of Travel & Tourism, Falcon Travels.
Annie AlTunyan, Experience Curator, Experience Qatar
Speakerfrom Qatar Insurance Company (QIC)
Richard Matuzevich,Sr. Manager - Int'l Relations, World Tourism Cities Federation (WTCF).

12:00 - 12:40

Sustainable Tourism and Intangible Cultural Heritage

Dr. Cristina Ortega Nuere, Chief Scientific and Operating Officer, World Leisure Organization (WLO).
12:45 - 13:10

Topic (TBC)

Speaker (TBC)
13:10 - 13:35

NETWORKING BREAK / VISIT EXHIBITION

13:35 - 14:35

Meaningful Tourism As A Tool To Attract & Satisfy Visitors from East Asia

Prof. Wolfgang Georg Arlt , Founder, Meaningful Tourism.
14:35 - 15:00

Adventure Travel - Sustainability by Default

Dr. Manal Kelig, Executive Director MENA, Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA).
15:05 - 15:30

Unlocking the Full Potential of Sustainable Tourism in Africa and Globally: Strategic Initiatives for a Greener, Responsible, and Innovative Future

Doris Maria Woerfel, Chair & Founding Executive Director, African Sustianable Tourism Organization (ASTO).
15:35 - 16:00

Main Pillars of the Unique Selling Proposition - Dominican Republic Case

Alexandra Streltsova, Representative for Central Asia, Tourism Board of Dominican Republic.
16:05 - 16:30

Chinese Outbound Tourism, Current Status and Predictions for the Future

Richard Matuzevich, Sr. Manager - Int'l Relations, World Tourism Cities Federation (WTCF).
16:35 - 16:55

Closing Remarks of Day 3 and Conference Recap

Prof. Wolfgang Georg Arlt, Conference Chairperson, QTM 2023.
17:00- 17:15

NETWORKING BREAK / VISIT EXHIBITION

17:17 - 18:00

GLOBAL VILLAGE CULTURAL PERFORMANCE

MEXICO

18:00 - 18:20

INDIA

18:20 - 18:40

ARGENTINA

18:40 - 19:00

Closing Remarks

19:00
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