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Virtual Summit of the Americas names speakers 14th January, 2021 by Owen Bellwood The International Association of Airport and Duty Free Stores (IAADFS) has revealed the first speakers for this year’s Summit of the Americas online conference. The Summit of the Americas will take place in a virtual format this year Hosted by the IAADFS and the Asociación Sudamericana de Tiendas Libres (ASUTIL), the event will see leading airport, cruise and border travel retailers from North and South America feature in its line-up of speakers. On each day of the conference, the online Knowledge Hub will play host to diverse speakers. Sessions will discuss the shape and rhythm of recovery in the Americas market, reshaping the airport experience, changing consumer demand, digitalisation, sustainability, diversity and inclusion. ....
IAADFS President and CEO Michael Payne. The International Association of Airport and Duty Free Stores (IAADFS) and Asociación Sudamericana de Tiendas Libres (ASUTIL) have announced that leading North and South American airport, cruise and border travel retailers will be among a strong speaker line-up confirmed for the 2021 Summit of the Americas, which takes place virtually from 5-9 April. ASUTIL and IAADFS have confirmed that the virtual Knowledge Hub will host a daily selection of keynote addresses and sessions focusing on the shape and rhythm of recovery in the Americas market. Other themes to be explored include the reshaping of the airport experience, changing consumer demand, digitalisation, sustainability and diversity and inclusion, alongside sessions which analyse travel prospects for the region and the economic outlook. ....
Michael Payne, President and CEO, IAADFS. Preparations are continuing for next yearâs International Association of Airport Duty Free Stores (IAADFS) and Association Sudamericana de Tiendas Libres (ASUTIL) Summit of the Americas which will take place as a virtual expo (5 April to 8 April). Originally scheduled to be held in Palm Beach Florida, the event will now be virtual Speaking during a recent webinar updating media on plans for the event, Michael Payne, President and CEO, IAADFS said: âWe have done an early and big push to get retailers engaged and have got their commitment. We are not seeking one person from a company but looking for many attendees.â ....
‘Keep us all connected’: Summit of the America lays out 2021 digital show plans The event will be hosted online in April by Asutil and IAADFS The 2021 Summit of the Americas will be an opportunity to bring the industry together at an important time, according to industry leaders in the region. Representatives from IAADFS and Asutil hosted a web conference this afternoon to lay out their plans for the digital event which will run from 5-9 April. They said the event will be a light at the end of the tunnel for the sector both in the region and worldwide. Asutil Secretary General José Luis Donagaray explained: “It has been a really, really tough year for everyone but we are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel; some countries are starting vaccinations and this give us some hope not only for the future but also for the business.” ....