World Travel Expo (WTE) Miami 2023 drew thousands of attendees on its opening day and welcomed an additional 21 exhibitor lineup, an exciting lineup of speakers, and programming taking place at the Miami Airport Convention Center ( 711 NW 72nd Ave., Miami, FL 33126) until June 15, 2023.
Expanding the opportunities for brands and companies in the travel and tourism industry to build high-value relationships with influential domestic and international travel professionals, WTE attendees can expect to hear from some of the most influential voices in the travel industry and engage in a panel that invites reflection. discussions People are encouraged to further deliberate in one-on-one meetings or workshops and gain valuable insights and strategies that will propel their businesses to the next level.
Guest speakers
Some of the show's key guest speakers include Ralph Cutié, Director and CEO of the Miami-Dade Department of Aviation; Rolando Aedo, Director of Operations, Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau; Peter Cerdá, Regional VP, IATA; The Honorable Edmund Bartlett, Jamaican Minister of Tourism; Juan Ignacio Steta, World President, Skal International; Gary Sadler, executive vice president of Sandals Resorts; Rick Sasso, President of MSC Cruises USA, among many more.
“We are delighted to welcome these outstanding individuals to our esteemed speaker list,” said WTE Miami Director Javier Palencia. “Her diverse backgrounds and experience will provide attendees with a wealth of valuable information and ideas to help them navigate the ever-evolving landscape of the travel industry.”
Programming and Panels
WTE Miami's programming includes current trends in the travel industry. Another important session will focus on the main trends in travel: diversity, equity and inclusion, medical tourism, adventure and expedition, and travel in educational programs that will consider the various unique demographics of travelers, as well as the reasons why travelers They choose specific destinations. Other relevant sessions include: The Importance of Tourism as an Engine of Economic and Social Development; International Cruises CEO Panel; The evolution of the commercial flight experience: from legacy to low cost; Hotels: Industry and Sustainability, and a panel from OTA: The future of travel in a post-pandemic world.
New exhibitors
Some of the most important are: Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Canada, Air Europa, Bahamas, Bookroad, Civitatis, Dopazo and Ravenna, El Al Israel Airlines, GOL Airlines, Grand Hotel Guayaquil, Martinique, Petru DMC, Royal Air Maroc, Transportes Especiales Senderos , Trota Tourism, Viajes Anita, Visit Buenos Aires, Vuelonet Travel and World Escapes.
Other key exhibitors include: Society of American Travel Writers (SATW), Skal International, Belize, Costa Rica, Canada, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Mozambique, Nicaragua, Panama, Saint Lucia and Tolima Colombia, Delta Air Lines, French Bee, Iberia, LATAM Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines and Sky Airline.
American Airlines is this year's Official Airline and Global Sponsor, IATA/IATAN is a Global Partner, the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau is a Global Sponsor, and the host of WTE Miami 2023 is Miami International Airport (MIA).