From March 12 to 13, in the city of Santander, this new event, exclusively for tourist destinations, takes place, aiming to promote the development of international air connectivity. This year, a new feature is a workshop prior to the technical session, designed to connect destinations with airlines. Organised by Turespaña and Aena, in collaboration with Cantabria Tourism.

Conference Schedule: 12 March

Venue for 12 March: Hotel Sardinero (Plaza de Italia, 1. 39005 Santander)

16:15 - 16:45		Reception and registration of attendees - Hotel Sardinero
16:45 h - 17:00 h		Technical presentation of the conference
17:00 h - 19:00 h		Bilateral sessions / Speed Job Dating (companies vs destinations)
20:00 - 20:45		Welcome cocktail - Gran Casino del Sardinero
21:00 - 23:00		Gala dinner - Gran Casino del Sardinero

Conference Schedule: 13 March

Venue for 13 March: Palacio de la Magdalena (Avda. de la Magdalena, 1. 39005 Santander)

08:00 am.		Regular shuttle service to Palacio de la Magdalena. Meeting point: Main door of the Gran Casino Sardinero.
08:45 am.		Reception of attendees at Palacio de la Magdalena.
09:00 am.		Official opening session. Institutional opening session.
09:10 am.		Presentation of the Conference.
09:30 am.		Round table on the Situation of the Aviation Sector: Situation of air connectivity in Spain. Sector outlook.
10:00 am.		Presentation of tourist destination: CANTABRIA, a destination filled with opportunities
10:30 am.		Panel: Cross-cutting alliances in destinations. Technical round table discussions on air connectivity
11:00 am.		Panel: The key role of private sector collaboration in the development of air connectivity
11:15 am.		Coffee Break / Networking
11:45 am.		Panel: Good governance practices for the promotion of air connectivity
12:15 am.		Round table - Airlines: The importance of promotional tools from tourist destinations in the development of air connectivity
12:55 am.		DEBATE
13:05 am.		Round table - Destinations: Air Connectivity: Lever for boosting the tourist strategy of destinations
13:45 am.		DEBATE
13:55 am.		Summary of the Conference
14:10 am.		Closing speech of the Conference
14:15 am.		Cocktail Lunch / Networking
16:00 am.		Regular return shuttle service to Gran Casino Sardinero

REGISTRATIONS

Please register to attend the Conference, there are LIMITED SPOTS available. The registration period closes on 26 February.