Agenda

Touristik/Verkehrswesen

Morning Session

09:30 - 09:35Prof. Dr. Juliane Wutzler, Worms University of Applied Sciences
Welcome & Introduction
09:35 - 09:45Prof. Dr. Hans Rück, Vice President Worms University of Applied Sciences
Kick-off – Welcome Address

09:45 - 12:45

(including networking break)

  • Christoph Debus, DERTOUR Group: “Driving Demand: The Role of Tour Operators in Aviation”
  • Dr. Vincent Stamer, Commerzbank: “Can Travelers Still Afford to Fly? An Economist’s View”
  • Marco Ciomperlik, TUI Airline: „Leisure Takes the Lead: The Strategic Role of TUI Airline in a Tourism-Driven Market“ 
  • Christian Schmitt, Condor: "Condor - Designed for Leisure. Powered for Growth"
 Panel Discussion: Marco Ciomperlik, Christian Schmitt, Dr. Vincent Stamer
12:45 - 13:45 |  Lunch Break

 

 

Afternoon Session

13:45 - 16:30

(including networking break)

  • Ben Weidmann, Discover Airlines:"Leisure Airline Distribution: Manoeuvering between Legacy Systems and Modern Retailing Ambitions."
  • Irina Haselmann, Eurowings Holidays: “From Seat to Suite: Turning Flyers into Holiday Travelers”
  • Lothar Schmitz, Amadeus: “From Classic Catalogue Package Tours of the Past to AI Package Tours of Tomorrow”
  • Lutz Behrendt, Google: "How Travel Search Is Evolving in the Era of AI and What That Means for Airlines"

Parallel Session: "Tag der Kooperationspartner"
“Between Technology and Talent: AI in Aviation and its Impact on Professions and Training”

 

Prior registration required via avm@hs-worms.de 
 

Contact person:

Prof. Dr. Richard Klophaus

Panel discussion: Lutz Behrendt, Irina Haselmann, Lothar Schmitz, Ben Weidmann

16:30Prof. Dr. Tobias Ehlen, Dean of the Department of Tourism & Travel
Closing Remarks