Antor announces partners and keynote speaker for annual conference

The Association of National Tourist Offices and Representatives (Antor) has announced the partners and keynote speaker for its annual conference 11 December 2023. Six industry partners: JCDecaux, Kemosabe, National Geographic Traveller, Simpleview, Travel Gossip, and Travel Uni, will support the event. Francis Torrilla, CEO at DER Touristik UK, will be the keynote speaker. Torrilla’s keynote address will focus on how the UK outbound market is performing, and how DER brands have adapted to new trends and future plans. The agenda will feature other distinguished industry speakers discussing accessibility, sustainability, AI, and the digital world. Additionally, travel journalist and broadcaster Lisa Francesca Nand will moderate. Nand has previously presented travel features on Sky and has written numerous pieces for The Independent, The Telegraph, The Times, and National Geographic. She currently hosts The Big Travel Podcast where she interviews celebrity guests about their life in travel. Alison Cryer, head of the Executive Secretariat at Antor, says, “The conference is one of the year’s highlights for our members. It’s an opportunity to listen to some great speakers and network with other member destinations. This is invaluable for developing fresh perspectives and learning about new trends. “We’re looking forward to an inspirational event and the chance to catch up with colleagues and friends from around the world.” The Antor conference will take place on Monday 11 December 2023 at The Little Ship Club, London EC4R 3TB from 1.30pm to 5.30pm.