20 days left for Festuris Gramado

20 days away from the best B2B tourism business event in America, Festuris has an intense agenda. In addition to the Business Fair, which will have 2,700 brands on display and 40 international destinations, this year there will be seven content scenarios, with the motto "Human Capital: the key to transformation."

Meeting Festuris will feature a wide range of relevant topics with the best speakers in each segment, including a certificate of participation for the 35th edition – the most anticipated of all – exclusive e-book and intense networking. 

To see the conferences of the largest tourist content scene in Latin America, the Passport Meeting costs R$ 499.00. The ticket gives access to the business fair, which has exclusive mentoring and experiences, such as class-shows with renowned chefs from Brazil and abroad.

FESTURIS MEETING 2023

Human capital: the key to transformation

Days: November 10 and 11

8:30 am a 12:30 pm

Local - Serra Park

SCHEDULE**

November 10

9h00 - HUMAN CAPITAL - The key to the reconnection between humans and companies Speaker: Luiz Fernando Reginato - Economist (UFRGS), Marketing Specialist (ESPM), Master in Sociology of Organizations (PUCRS) and Administration Advisor (IBGC).

9:35 am - The agent, the customer experience and travel niches

Panelist: Aldo Leone Filho - President of Agaxtur Viagens

10h00 - Digital Authenticity - How to create, promote, segment and convert on digital platforms

Panelists: Caio Mudalen - Real Estate Development and Financial Investments / Aninha Mudalen - Consulting and Travel Planning / Luciano Palumbo - Director of New Business of the National Editorial Board and content creator on the digital channels of Turismo Etc and Dicas de Curaçao.

10:45 am - ESG and the future of cruising: a commitment to sustainable tourism and travel.

Speaker: Adrian Ursilli - General Director of MSC in Brazil / Rita Vasconcelos - Presenter

11:20 am - “Humanist Culture - a path of personal and professional development.”

Speaker: Roberto Argenta - President of Calçados Beira Rio SA

11:55 – SEBRAE

MENTORS - 2023

FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 10

AZALEIA STAGE:

2:30 p.m.: “Automation for the tourism business” - Daniel Turbox - Founder and CEO of Turbox.

4:30 p.m.: "Tourist experience and sensory marketing: the success story of the Park and the Olivas de Gramado brand" - André Bertolucci - Director of ole tourism at the Brazilian Olive Oil Institute and co-owner of Olivas de Gramado.

5:30 p.m.: “Human Capital: The Key to Transformation is in the Power of Self-Knowledge” - Jorge Kralik - Marketing consultant and holistic therapist

SUNFLOWER STAGE:

14:30: “Trends that a travel agency needs to transform to definitively reach the Premium or luxury market in Tourism” - Rogéria Pinheiro - Mentor at RP Travel Education

3:30 p.m.: ”Strategic positioning of non-tourism brands” - Thiago Akira - Non-tourism digital marketing consultant.

16:30: “City Marketing and the development of sustainable tourism" - Abdon Barretto Filho - Economist and Master in Social Communication.

LAVENDER BOX:

2:30 p.m.: “Economy - the opportunities of the 60+ market” - Ana Melo

3:30 p.m.: “Project management in public administration: strategy, structuring and financing.” - Germano Junges

16:30 h: SEBRAE  

Talks - LGBT+  

NOVEMBER 10 (Friday)

13:30 - The importance of LGBT+ Tourism in Brazil

Ricardo Gomes - President of the Brazilian Chamber of Commerce and LGBT Tourism

14:10 - “Delta Equal” Inclusion Program  

Diemerson Batista - Commercial representative for the OTA channel, Operators, Retail, small TMCs, Niche Travel such as Luxury and Students and member of EQUAL (Professional Resource Group for LGBT+ people/Delta allies)

“Delta Equal” Project – Known for being one of the first airlines to become an ally of the LGBTQ+ community, Delta Airlines was also one of the first to create an internal LGBTQ+ committee called EQUAL. The group's goal is to ensure internal policies to protect LGBTQ+ employees, as well as try to extend these actions to the community at large.

15:00 - São Luís - An LGBT+ destination

Saulo Santos Secretary of Tourism of São Luís - MA

17:00 - What do they want? Challenges in tourism for LBT women - Fabia Fuzeti and Gabi Torrezan - Creators of the “Estrangeiras” Blog

Charlas - Business and Innovation  

NOVEMBER 10 (Friday)

14:00 - “Powerful video marketing tips to promote your business” - Lucas Ramos Mendes - Co-Creator of the Viva Essa Viagem Project

14:30 - “How to innovate in the corporate travel market” Patrick Tytgadt - Founder of Loupit and president of Uniglobe Travel

15:00 - How technology can help the sales strategies of travel agents and content creators.

Júlio Galvão - Promotional Travel Director

15:30 - “Launch of the Prospera.RS Report, an x-ray of the entertainment industry in the Hortênsias Region.”

Thomas Fontana - Somos RS Group - Managing Partner.

16:00 - BADESUL -Waiting for topic

16:30 - RS INNOVACIÓN - Awaiting topic

17:00 - “How to start a digital business and diversify tourism products” - Caio, Aninha and Palumbo.Caio Mudalen - Real Estate Development and Financial Investments / Aninha Mudalen - Consulting and Travel Planning / Luciano Palumbo - Director of New Business of the National Editorial Board and Content creator on the digital channels of Turismo Etc and Dicas de Curaçao.

18:30 - HAPPY TIME - NASCAR BRAZIL

Gastronomic Arena

Food and drinks  

NOVEMBER 10 (Friday)

14:00 - Chef Rodrigo Bellora

15:00 – Chef Marcos Livi

16:00 - Chef - Marcela Cancino - Sustainable cuisine

17:00 - Gastronomy - Mato Grosso do Sul

FESTURIS experiences

NOVEMBER 10 (Friday)

Benzedores de São Miguel das Missões: an encounter with healing

São Miguel das Missões, the past and the present merge in a transcendental dance, guided by the loving hands of the healers. Open your heart to ancestral healing and discover the power of mysticism that lives within you. Come and meet the healers, listen to their stories and witness the magic of the blessing rituals.

Location: Stand A2 - Araucária Pavilion

1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Realization of the “Colors of Tourism” Trophy

During the afternoon, the plastic artist from Maranhão Ronan Ribeiro will create live in the LGBT+ Space the “Colors of Tourism” trophy, which is awarded each year to important figures in LGBT+ tourism. This year the honoree will be Saulo Santos, Municipal Secretary of Tourism of São Luís for his contribution to LGBT + tourism in the region. The delivery ceremony will take place at 4:00 p.m. in the LGBT+ Space itself. All invited!

Location: LGBT+ space

6:00 p.m. – Happy Hour - LGBT+ Space

To end the work day, the LGBT+ Space offers a relaxed integration with an exclusive Happy Hour for buyers, exhibitors and guests of the Space.

Location: LGBT+ space

‍18:00 – Celebrating Diversity in Art

Singer Dudu Parzianello will close the day to the sound of national and international classics, including Frank Sinatra and Gloria Groove, mixing classical and contemporary music (performances are open to the public except for the Happy Hour exclusively for LGBT+ exhibitors and buyers).

Location: LGBT+ space

FESTURIS MEETING 2023

 November 11th

Human capital: the key to transformation

Days: November 10 and 11

8:30 am a 12:30 pm

Local - Serra Park

9:00 am - Positive Leadership: new leader for a new era.

Painelist: Tiziana Ludwig - Director of the Ludwig & Poloni Institute

9:25 am – Women who transform

Panelists:

1 - “Strong Women of the North” - Simone Pereira - CEO of Hotel Marajó

2 - “At 80 without stopping!” Embrace tourism with energy and optimism in a better age. - Aunt Iara - Founder of Iara Tourism

3 - Presenter: “Patty Leone

10:20 am - "How 4 Super-Premium agencies face the training of their Travel Designer Consultants - THE CASE RADIX"  

Panelist: Ricardo Souto Ferreira - CEO Travel Designer

10:55 am - The world has changed… right on my watch!

Speaker: Given Schneider - Doctor in Communication

MENTORS

SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 11

AZALEIA STAGE:

14:30: “Happiness and work” - Tiziana Ludwig - CEO Ludwig & Poloni

3:30 p.m.: "Beyond destinations: a look at the travel agent's journey!" - Cristianne Mendes - CEO of Viajar Mais and Diana Carvalho -

4:30 p.m.: “Cycle tourism: integrated planning and development of routes and itineraries” - Rota Bahía-Minas - Jeferson Batalha

5:30 pm: "Do you accept pets?" Pet Friendly Tourism Important guidelines and practices to take advantage of the demand for pet friendly tourism - Eliana Cazschke (Hotel Bergblick and Associação Escolha Pomerode)

SUNFLOWER STAGE

2:30 p.m.: “Trends that a travel agency needs to transform to definitively reach the Premium or luxury market in Tourism” Rogéria Pinheiro - Mentor at RP Travel Education

5:30 p.m.: “ESG in practices: important steps to align your business with the new market moment” - Rossana Parizotto / creator of Bah Negócios.

LAVENDER BOX:

3:30 p.m.: “Mei and CLT / NF / Tax reform and REINF.”

CG Contabilidade- Jeferson/ Newton and Vanessa.

Talks - Business & Innovation -

NOVEMBER 11 (Saturday)  

14:00 - Chic means being sustainable! How Gramado's first coat rental company gained market share and won hearts.  

Juli Silva - CEO iCloset

14:30 - How connectivity impacted the tourism market and the tourist experience - Marcelo Michieletto - CEO Krafte

15:00 - "Connect, interact, sell: how social networks can make your travel agency earn more." - Eduardo Mendes - Marketing and Sales Director - Protur.

15:30 - “How to double the benefits of your travel agency with technology.”

Fernando Talaia - CEO PaxGo Tecnologia.

16:00 - Activities and attractions: The future of third-tier tourism. Gregory - CEO of Planne

16:30 - The power of data in event production: knowledge and strategies for success - Tiago Ferreira - CEO MeEventos

17:00 - SICREDI - Waiting for information

17:45 - Jolimont Happy Hour

Talks - LGBT+ -

NOVEMBER 11 (Saturday)

13:30 - São Paulo

14:10 - Touch

15:00 - Bahia - A destination of all colors

Petra Perón - Coordinator of regionalization and promotion of LGBTQIAP+ tourism at SETUR Bahía

Gastronomic Arena

Food and drinks  

NOVEMBER 11 (Saturday)

14:00 - Gastronomy of Goiás

15:00 – Chef Marcos Livi

16:00 - Chef Arturo Baéz

17:00 - Gastronomy - Café do Cerrado

FESTURIS experiences

NOVEMBER 11 (Saturday)

Benzedores de São Miguel das Missões: an encounter with healing

São Miguel das Missões, the past and the present merge in a transcendental dance, guided by the loving hands of the healers. Open your heart to ancestral healing and discover the power of mysticism that lives within you. Come and meet the healers, listen to their stories and witness the magic of the blessing rituals.

Location: Stand A2 - Araucária Pavilion

6:00 p.m. – Happy Hour - LGBT+ Space

To end the work day, the LGBT+ Space offers a relaxed integration with an exclusive Happy Hour for buyers, exhibitors and guests of the Space.

Location: LGBT+ space

6:00 p.m. – Celebrating Diversity in Art

Experience Nikko Tina’s Irene Cara and Katia’s Madonna’s renditions of “What a Feeling” up close to “Express Yourself” (performances are open to the public except Happy Hour exclusively for LGBT+ exhibitors and buyers)

Location: LGBT+ space