The Future of Coach Tourism
When: Thursday 12 October 2023 between 14:00 - 18:00
Where: Brussels Expo – Meeting Center Hall 11, Level 3, Room 1122
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Coach tourism is facing challenging times, although a renewed attention for group tourism by coach is clearly felt in the market. Difficult access regulations for coaches in city centres and the new drive and rest time regulations for coach drivers promise to be logistical nuisance.
Via the organisation of business meetings within this conference, coach operators and tourist attractions, hotels, restaurants, etc. in Flanders and France are able to meet and negotiate. A stronger collaboration with long term partnerships between different tourist stakeholders can strengthen the market position of coach tourism.
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Program
Simultaneous translation English - French will be available for this event.
14:00 - Welcome & Introduction
- Jan Deman, Busworld Foundation, Director
14:20 - EU Policy on the Access to Cities for Coaches
- European Commission, DG Mobility and Transport, Isabelle Vandoorne, Deputy Head of Unit
14:40 - The New EU Drive and Rest Time Regulations for Coach Drivers
- IRU, Oleg Kamberski, Head of Social Affairs
15:00 - The Future of Group Tourism in Europe
- XFives / University of Strasbourg, Stephane Badts, Director
15:30 - Network Event
Welcome & Practicalities
A network event between coach operators and tourism stakeholders (hotels, attractions, restaurants, …) from Flanders and the French Region Grand Est.
- Welcome by Grand Est Regional Tourism Agency, Peter Boendermaker, Deputy General Director and Director of Offer Development & Structuring Projects
15:45 - Start Networking & Matchmaking
17:00 - Reception & Tasting
The delegation of tourism stakeholders of Grand Est invite you for a tasting of drinks and regional delicacies.
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