May 6, 2025 - May 6, 2025
Webinar Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM ET
Location: Online (Free Registration Required)
TTRA Annual Conference Preview Webinar – Second Edition!
We’re back with a second exclusive preview of the TTRA 55th Annual International Conference, coming to Galway, Ireland, June 24–26, 2025!
This is your chance to dig deeper into what this year’s premier event in global tourism research has in store. Whether you joined the first preview or are tuning in for the first time, this session will bring fresh insights, key announcements, and early access to the minds shaping the future of travel and tourism research.
Why You Can’t Miss This Webinar:
- Expert Insight: Hear directly from Conference Chair Lynne Coxwell and Practitioner Chair Anna Blount as they reveal what’s new in this year’s agenda and spotlight the themes that will define the Galway experience.
- Exclusive Video Previews: Hear straight from the conference speakers as they unpack the specifics on their innovative sessions and engaging workshops.
- Special Announcements: Be among the first to hear about networking opportunities, student engagement, and interactive events that will set this year’s conference apart.
- Interactive Dialogue: Get your questions answered live, connect with fellow attendees early, and start building momentum for a dynamic conference week.
Session & Speaker Insights Include:
Iis Tussyadiah – Dean, Surrey Business School
A trailblazer in digital transformation and human-AI collaboration, Iis brings her visionary research into how artificial intelligence is reshaping leadership, sustainability, and the future of work.
Keynote Session: Responsible Leadership in the Age of AI
Explore the AIxS Leadership Model and learn how synergy, strategy, and sustainability come together to guide tourism leaders in the era of AI-powered transformation.
Barbara Jamison-Woods – President, CityDNA & Head of Europe, London & Partners
With three decades of global tourism leadership, Barbara is shaping sustainable visitor economies across Europe and championing cross-sector innovation through public-private partnerships.
Nate Kelley – Director of Research, San Diego Tourism Authority
An economist with Wall Street roots, Nate decodes economic signals and emerging indicators that tourism professionals must understand in today’s unpredictable landscape.
Keynote Session: Navigating New Economic Norms
Understand why traditional economic indicators may no longer apply and discover how DMOs can adapt to the new data realities.
Plus: The Great Debates – An unscripted, high-energy session where emerging leaders debate the future of tourism research. No slides. No prep. Just bold ideas and audience votes.
Availability is limited and demand is high—don’t miss your chance to preview the conference that’s redefining the future of global travel and tourism research.
Webinar Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM ET
Location: Online (Free Registration Required)
Secure your spot today!
Let’s dive into this year’s theme together:
EXPLORE, INNOVATE, TRANSFORM: Influencing the Future of Global Travel and Tourism Research
We’ll see you online on May 6—and in Galway this June!