World Congress of
Interior Tourism 2024
November 26 – 27
Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain.
Objectives
Analysing the current situation and future prospects of inland tourism
Analysing inland tourism and its areas of interest: tourists and flows of tourism, the structure and operation of the tourism system, the planning and development of inland tourism strategy, digitalisation, cultural and social impacts of the activity of tourism…
Proposing action regarding tourism intended to contribute towards the social and economic development of inland territories.
Facilitating cooperation between the various players involved in the tourist development of inland territories.
Aimed at
Tourist entrepreneurs and professionals; regional, provincial, and local administration; university lecturers and vocational training teachers; and degree and vocational training students.
The congress will have an exhibition area for inland destinations so that you can present your offer publicly as a business venture. There will also be a networking area with a Workshop which will allow the establishing of contacts, collaboration, and recruitment.
Early inscription
Day 1
26/11/2024
Programme day 1
8.30h Reception, accreditation, and handing out of documentation
9.30h Opening (Official inauguration)
10.15h Coffee break
10.45h Beira Baixa and Extremadura: what is the future of tourism?
Speakers
Victoria Bazaga Gazapo - Minister of Culture, Tourism, Youth and Sports of the Government of Extremadura - Spain
Raul Almeida - President of Tourism Center of Portugal
João Lobo - President of the Inter-municipal Community of Beira Baixa - Portugal
Miguel Morales Sánchez - President of Diputación Cáceres - Spain
Chair
Miguel Martins - President of Iberian Association of Inland Tourism - Portugal
Speakers
Carlos Velázquez Romo - Mayor of Toledo - Spain
Eduardo Tavares - President of the Municipal Chamber of Alfandega Da Fé - Portugal
Niurka Pérez Denis - Cuban Tourism Advisor for Portugal and España
Slawomir Kowalczyk - President of the Chamber of Opatowiec – Poland
Chair
Fernando Garrido - President of the Association of Hotel Directors of Portugal - Portugal
Speakers
Luís Pedro Martins - President of the Regional Entity of Oporto and the North - Portugal
Rasul Mustafayev - Baku Heritage Tours LLC – Azerbaijan
Carmen Quintanilla - President of AFFAMER. Honorary parliamentarian and permanente member of the Council of Europe – Spain
Julián Mora Aliseda - Professor of the University of Extremadura – Spain
Chair
Jesús M. Viñuales Blanco - General Director of Tourism of the Government of Extremadura - Spain
14.30h Cocktail
16.00h Religious and spiritual tourism
Speakers
Alexandre Marto - CEO of United Hotels of Portugal
Ibrahim Elassal - Vice-dean and associate professor at the SIT Higher Institute. Associate professor of the University of Helwan and the Must University - Egypt
José Manuel Vilanova - President of the Lumbini Garden Foundation – Spain
Chair
Victor Jorge - Editorial Director of PUBLITURIS - Spain
17.30h Break
18.00h Workshop
20.00h Guided tour of the Monumental City of Cáceres. UNESCO World Heritage Site. (Sponsored by the Cáceres City Council)
21.15h Official Dinner. Gran Hotel Don Manuel
Day 2
27/11/2024
Programme day 2
09.00h Inland is it a destination?
Speakers
Maria Nchama Nzoho - Founder, Promoter, President, and General Coordinator of the FITAC – Equatorial Guinea
Ahmed Taheri - Director of Oriente Viajes Travel Agency - Iran
Santiago Vallejo Sánchez-Monge - President of the Spanish Association of Professionals of Tourism - Spain
Armindo Jacinto - President of the Municipal Chamber of Idanha a Nova – Portugal
Chair
Rocio Gavira - Content Director of Canal Extremadura - Spain
10.30h Coffee break
11.00h Liberalization of road transport
Speakers
Pablo Pastega - General Manager of FlixBus for Spain and Portugal
11.15h Mobility and inland tourism
Speakers
Marco Polo Carballo - CEO of Carassus Strategic Consulting - Mexico
António Marqués Vidal - President of Portuguese Association of Congress, Tourist Entertainment and Events Companies - APECATE - Portugal
Matilde Almandoz - President OPC España - Spain
Mychylle C. Teo - Sales Director of Araw Hospitality Group
Miguel Ángel Uriondo - Diretor de Comunicação e Assuntos Públicos – Flixbus – Espanha
Chair
Ignacio Ruiz Guerra - Professor Complutense University of Madrid - Spain
13.00h Sustainability and tourism after 2030
Speakers
Alejandra Cruz García -World Tourism Organization
André Gomes - President of the Regional Tourism Entity of Algarve - Portugal
Griselda Tolla Pino - Director and founder of OCYO - Peru
Valentín Molina Moreno - Professor of the University of Granada – Spain
Chair
Adriana Rodrigues - Director of Communication, Image and Public Relations of Tourism Central Portugal - Portugal
14.30h Closing ceremony
15.00h Final cocktail
16.00h Fam Trip (TTOO invited)
Day 3
28/11/2024
Programme day 3
Fam Trip (TTOO invited)
Congress inscription
Professionals
150€
Registration before 1st October 2024
This includes
- WORKSHOP
- Documentation
- Certificate of attendance
- Coffee break
- Work lunch
- Closing Cocktail
After September, 30 the price will be 200€
Students – Co-authors without assistance
50€
Registration before 1st October 2024
This includes for students
- Documentation
- Certificate of attendance
- Coffee break
After September, 30 the price will be 75€
This includes for co-authors without assistance
- Papers Certificate
Official Dinner
50€
Registration before 1st October 2024
The dinner is optional and an addition to the services of the registration category chosen.
It is not possible to contract only the dinner.
After September, 30 the price will be 60€
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