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From the days of Moses, when Joshua and Caleb first set eyes on the Land of Milk and Honey, Israel has promised a great deal to any traveller to its shores. From cities whose age is counted in millennia, not centuries,

to the saltiest sea on earth, this country’s stories have changed lives.

We all know about Jerusalem’s place at the heart of cultural history, but Tel Aviv is one of the most exciting contemporary and artistic cities on earth. Just four and a half hours from London, the nightlife, culinary soul, beaches and gay scene of Tel Aviv make it one of the “coolest” cities on the Mediterranean. Tel Aviv is the ultimate al fresco party city and is simply perfect for an ITT Conference.

So I should like to thank the Israel Government Tourist Office for its kind invitation and its magnificent support for this year’s Conference. Thanks too, to our corporate partners at Hilton Worldwide through whom we have secured a five star hotel with marvellous conference facilities. Thank you too, to El Al for providing very special “ITT” airfares of just £295 return including all taxes.

As always, this year’s Conference business programme will feature speakers of the highest quality both from inside and outside our industry. We look forward to welcoming back old friends Tim Hames, Simon Vincent and Peter Long, who will be joined this year by, amongst others, Ed Balls, Chris Mottershead, Mary Creagh MP, Bruce Poon Tip and the Chief Minister of Gibraltar, Fabian Picardo.

Don’t forget, the ITT Conference is always a sell-out and places are allocated on a first come first served basis, so don’t leave it too late to register! I look forward to seeing you all in June.

Dr Steven Freudmann F.Inst.TT. Chairman, ITT

Shalom! We warmly welcome ITT and its Members to Israel for this prestigious Conference in Tel Aviv.

Israel, small in size, holds an incredible diversity of landscapes, cultures and sites of historical

and biblical importance. Most know the significance in world history, but may not realise the incredible wealth as a holiday destination. I’m excited to offer the opportunity to explore the Land of Creation to such an esteemed audience.

Our base, Tel Aviv, is the perfect location for the ITT Conference; it offers an exceptional variety of experiences along eight miles of beautiful Mediterranean coastline. From Old Jaffa, with its 4000 year history and winding alleys peppered with artist’s galleries, to the contrast of the Tel Aviv backdrop, the start-up city.

A short drive is Jerusalem, Israel’s capital. From its millennia of historical and cultural heritage to today, where the rich eclectic mix of residents create a unique tapestry, this city excites the senses, leaving you yearning to return. There will also be an opportunity to visit the lowest point on Earth, the Dead Sea; A natural spa that holds the key to relaxation, as floating in mineral-rich water leaves visitors in a state of bliss.

We live in the golden age of travel, with the luxury to jump on a plane and visit almost anywhere, experiencing the essence of a destination. Israel is the original travel destination, from the biblical time of Caleb and Joshua, who did their own “si’ur” (tour, in Hebrew); to the millions of pilgrims who have travelled from far and wide to experience this exotic place that I call home.

We look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful country.

Naama Oryan Kaplan Director, UK and Ireland, Israel Government Tourist Office

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ITT TEL AVIV

The ITT Conference takes place in a different destination each year. The Conference is a business event, attended by senior figures from the travel and tourism industry in the UK. See pages 10 and 11 for information about previous ITT Conferences.

Who Attends?

The event is for ITT Members and delegate numbers are capped at 400 to ensure the Conference provides the optimum networking environment. (Some spaces may be made available to non-members if space permits.)

Delegates span the entire spectrum of the travel and tourism industry, from tour operators and travel agents through to airlines, hoteliers, tourist offices, travel insurance, finance, marketing and PR, as well as those involved in education and training.

Format The Conference takes place over three days and includes a party followed by a late night bar on all three nights; two mornings of conference sessions; an optional golf tournament, and plenty of free time to network with fellow delegates.

The conference sessions will feature speakers of the highest quality from inside and outside the travel industry. There is no theme – speakers are chosen for the experience and insights they can share with ITT’s diverse audience. See pages 6 and 7 for a list of speakers confirmed to date.

Destination This year’s Conference will take place in Tel Aviv – the second largest city in Israel. A modern, vibrant, party city, it boasts 16 beaches, has over 20 museums and its UNESCO-designated Bauhaus architecture has won the city the title of ‘The White City’. Also known as the ‘city that never sleeps’, it will be sure to appeal to the night owls amongst you!

ABOUT THE ITT CONFERENCE

From 07.30 Golf Tournament

09.30 -16.00 Optional Excursions

18.30 -19.30 AWTE ReceptionInvitation only

20.00 - 22.30 Welcome Party

From 22.30Late Night Bar

PROGRAMME OF EVENTS 5

09.00-13.30 Conference Sessions

14.30-18.00 Optional Excursions

20.00-23.30 Gala Dinner

From 23.30Late Night Bar

TUESDAY 7 JUNE

09.00 -13.30 Conference Sessions

14.30-18.00 Optional Excursions

20.00-22.30 Farewell Party

From 22.30Late Night Bar

WEDNESDAY 8 JUNEMONDAY 6 JUNE

Ed BallsFormer Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer

Ed Balls is Senior Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School, Visiting Professor at King’s College London and Chairman of Norwich City Football Club.

He was UK Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer (2011-15) and served in the UK Cabinet as Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families. He was the UK Minister for Financial Services (2006-07) and the Chief Economic Adviser to the UK Treasury (1997-2004) during which time he was Chair of the IMFC Deputies and UK G20 Deputy.

Ed was a Teaching Fellow in the Department of Economics, Harvard University (1989-90) and a leader writer and columnist at the Financial Times. (1990-94). Ed studied economics at Keble College, Oxford and the Kennedy School of Government (MPA) where he was a Kennedy Scholar.

Simon Vincent OBEPresident EMEA, Hilton Worldwide

Simon is President EMEA for Hilton Worldwide. A 20-year veteran of the leisure and travel industry, he was previously CEO of Opodo, the pan-European online travel agency. He also spent 13 years at the Thomas Cook Group, latterly as Chief Operating Officer of the UK Travel Division.

Simon has extensive international experience having held a number of pan-European roles and he has also worked in North America and Japan. He spent the early part of his career in International Banking with HSBC. Simon received an OBE for his services to the hospitality and tourism industries, having been recognised in the New Year Honours List 2015.

Peter LongChairman, Royal Mail; Non-Executive Director and Chairman Designate, Countrywide plc; Supervisory Board Member, TUI Group

Peter was Chief Executive of TUI Group following the merger of TUI AG and TUI Travel plc in December 2014. He stepped down from his executive role at TUI Group’s AGM in February 2016 and was appointed to the Company’s Supervisory Board.Previously, Peter was appointed a member of the TUI AG Executive Board in September 2007 when he was appointed CEO of TUI Travel plc.

Peter is a proven leader with unparalleled travel industry understanding and strong skillsets in strategic planning, development and implementation.

On 1 September 2015, Peter became Chairman of Royal Mail plc.

Chris MottersheadManaging Director, Thomas Cook UK

Chris was appointed Managing Director of Thomas Cook UK & Ireland on 1 November 2015. He joined the business in April 2015 as Business Development Director and became Commercial Director in July 2015.

Chris started his career in 1990 when he joined Aspro Travel Ltd as Group Finance Director before joining Airtours Holidays in 1993. Chris was promoted to Managing Director of Airtours Holidays and subsequently became President and Chief Executive of its North American division.

In 2001, Chris became Managing Director of TUI UK and between 2005 and 2009 he spent time outside of the majors when he founded and was Chief Executive of Travelzest plc.

Richard FenningChief Executive Officer, Control Risks

Richard Fenning is the Chief Executive Officer of Control Risks. Richard joined Control Risks in 1993 and was head of the firm’s New York office from 1997-2000. He was appointed Chief Operating Officer in 2001 and CEO in 2005.

Richard is a frequent speaker on how geo-political risk can impact on a company’s operations and on the role of the private sector in fragile and post-conflict states. He has an honours degree in Modern History from the University of Bristol and in 2004 he attended the Advanced Management Programme at INSEAD business school in France. Richard is an Ambassador of emergency medical relief charity, Merlin, and sits on the Advisory Panel for Durham University’s Global Security Institute.

Hugo BieberChief Executive Officer, UK Israel Business

Hugo Bieber was appointed Chief Executive of UK Israel Business in June 2013. UK Israel Business is the go-to bilateral business network, and as Chief Executive, Hugo provides members with valuable commercial connections and facilitates investment in both countries to drive economic growth.

Hugo was previously in charge of marketing for the European Financial Advisory Services group at a US Investment Bank in London and prior to that, worked for the CEO and CFO of an AIM listed real estate company acquiring businesses. He started his career in consultancy after graduating from The University of York with a degree in Management and IT.

SPEAKERS

Mike McGeartyChief Executive Officer, CarTrawler

Mike McGearty joined CarTrawler in 2006 when the business was still in its infancy. Under his leadership, CarTrawler has consistently recorded high double digit year on year growth which has been recognised by numerous travel and technology industry accolades. As well as developing a robust and expanding business, Mike has led CarTrawler through the successful completion of two major private equity investments and the acquisition of the online assets of HA from Sabre Inc.

A qualified Chartered Management Accountant, prior to joining CarTrawler Mike worked for eWare, a leading developer of CRM software which was acquired by the software accounting giant, SAGE plc.

Bruce Poon TipChief Executive Officer, G Adventures

In 1990, Bruce Poon Tip founded G Adventures to deliver authentic experiences to travellers who craved adventures beyond all-inclusive resorts. In September 2013 he launched his first book, Looptail, which became a New York Times bestseller.

Determined to lead his industry in sustainable tourism and community development initiatives, Bruce founded the non-profit Planeterra Foundation in 2003. In addition to receiving an award as one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40, Bruce has also won Canada’s Entrepreneur of the Year twice and has been honored as Canada’s 100 Leaders of Tomorrow.

Bruce received an invitation from the Prince of Wales International Business Leaders’ Forum to present at the inaugural United Nations World Tourism Organization Seminar on Ethics in Tourism, and has been an advisor to the popular television show, Survivor.

The Honourable Fabian Picardo QC MPChief Minister, HM Government of Gibraltar

The Honourable Fabian Picardo QC MP became Chief Minister of Gibraltar on 9 December 2011, and has continued as Chief Minister following his second General Election win on 27 November 2015. The Chief Minister is head of Her Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar and is ultimately responsible for the policy and decisions of the Government. He is also Minister for Finance and oversees the operation of the Civil Service and public sector as a whole.

Fabian was born and educated in Gibraltar before graduating in Jurisprudence from Oriel College, Oxford in 1993. He attended the Inns of Court School Law at Gray’s Inn, London, and was called to the Bar in 1994. He is a Member of the Middle Temple. Prior to becoming Chief Minister, Fabian was a Partner in the Gibraltar law firm, Hassans.

Remo GerberManaging Director, Gett

Remo Gerber is the Managing Director of Gett in the UK and Western Europe. With Gett, he is charged with keeping the business on its 300% growth trajectory, as well as introducing new on-demand products and services to the platform. Gett has raised over $200 million to date in venture capital funding. Among other awards, in 2015, Gett was voted one of the top 30 Best London Apps by the Evening Standard.

Remo has a PhD in biophysics researching Mad Cow Disease at the University of Oxford. After graduating, a successful four years followed as a consultant with McKinsey & Co before he joined Groupon as COO Northern Europe.

Lord Michael Cashman CBE

Born and raised in the East End of London, Michael Cashman had a highly successful career as a writer, director and actor, and is best known for his role as Colin Russell in Eastenders, a character remembered for being a participant in the first gay kiss in a British soap opera.

Lord Cashman is the founding Chair of the Stonewall Group and is the Labour Party’s special envoy on LGBT issues worldwide. He was a member of the European Parliament for the West Midlands from 1999 until he stood down in 2014. That same year, he was raised to the Peerage taking the title Baron Cashman of Limehouse.

Mary Creagh MP

First elected as MP for Wakefield in 2005, Mary sits on the Environmental Audit Committee. In 2010 she was appointed Shadow Secretary for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs before becoming Shadow Secretary of State for Transport in 2013. In November 2014 she was appointed Shadow Secretary of State for International Development.

In May 2015, Mary announced she would run for Leader of the Labour Party, though she later withdrew her candidacy. She forced the Government to abandon their plans to sell off England’s forests, held Ministers to account during the horsemeat crisis and led Labour’s campaign on the impact of rising bus and rail fares on the cost of living.

• ITT reserves the right to change the content and speakers in the programme.

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How To RegisterComplete the registration form online at www.itt.co.uk/conference2016

Registration FeesMember Delegate £585 Member Companion £285 Non Member Delegate £685 (subject to availability) *Please note: a surcharge will apply to credit card payments.

Private EventsIt is the policy of ITT not to allow private functions to take place at times that clash with the official business and social programme.

AccommodationAccommodation has been reserved at the Hilton Tel Aviv for ITT Conference delegates, where the conference sessions and many of the social events will take place. Your accommodation should be booked online when registering for the Conference. You will need to pay for the full duration of your stay at the time of booking.

Prices start from £90 per person per night (based on twin sharing). Please see the ITT Conference microsite for further information and hotel rates.

TravelYou are welcome to make your own flight arrangements for the Conference, however, EL AL is offering preferential rates for ITT delegates, with economy fares available from £295 return including all taxes. Business class flights may be booked from £750 return, including all taxes.

Details of how to book your flights at this reduced rate will be provided when you register for the Conference.

Airport TransfersArrival transfers will be provided on 5 and 6 June. Departure transfers will be provided on 9 and 10 June.

Transfers will only be provided to delegates who advise ITT Events of their arrival and departure flight details. If you are travelling outside of the above dates, please make your own transfer arrangements.

Travel InsuranceComplimentary travel insurance will be provided by Citybond Suretravel in partnership with Mapfre. Booking details can be found on the ITT Conference microsite.

ExcursionsInformation and booking details will be available from 1 March 2016 on the ITT Conference microsite.

Passport InformationBritish nationals do not need a Visa to enter Israel as a tourist. On entry, visitors are granted leave to enter for a period of up to three months. Since January 2013, a pilot scheme has been introduced whereby visitors are given an entry card instead of an entry stamp on arrival. Your passport should be valid for a minimum period of six months from the date of entry into Israel.

Booking Terms & Conditions• All registration/golf and accommodation

fees are non-refundable.

• Cancellation or no shows will not be refunded and any outstanding amounts will be deemed as owing to ITT.

• The ITT Conference is open to ITT Members. Your registration will only be valid if you are a fully paid member of ITT at the time of the Conference. (NB: some places may be made available to non members, subject to availability).

• Companies are restricted to two delegate places each. All additional requests will be placed on a waitlist.

• The companion fee only applies to a marital spouse/partner accompanying a registered delegate, and not to business colleagues or other associates.

• Any amendments will be subject to a £60 amendment fee (per change). Changes must be requested in writing to ITT Events.

• ITT recommends that delegates take out adequate travel insurance. It is your responsibility to arrange this and to ensure that the insurance cover you purchase is suitable and adequate. NB: ITT is acting as an agent for the principal Hilton Tel Aviv, 205 HaYarkon St. Independence Park, Tel Aviv, 6340506, Israel.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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Alder Hey AuctionCelebrity auctioneer, Jonny Gould returns to the ITT Conference to run a live auction at the Gala Dinner, in aid of Alder Hey Children’s Charity.

There’s nothing like Alder Hey in the Park anywhere else in Europe. Inspired and designed by children, and featuring cutting-edge technology and enhancements funded by Alder Hey Children’s Charity, the new Alder Hey campus also features a research, innovation and education Centre.

At Conference we will be joined by a Doctor from Alder Hey who will share Alder Hey’s exciting plans, and invite your organisation to be part of a world first in Children’s Health and Wellbeing, through the provision a personalised communication, distraction and treatment tool specifically designed for children.

Jonny has presented a number of sports shows for Channel 5 as well as Sports News for ITV’s London Tonight, and you can catch his dulcet tones on the iconic game show, Catchphrase!

NB: Details of the auction items will be announced in May.

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Cherie Blair CBE QC

Bill Bryson OBE

Alastair Campbell

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Chris Huhne

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Boris Johnson MP

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Lord Neil Kinnock PC

Sir Terry Leahy

Tim Minchin

Mary Portas

Michael Portillo

Lord John Prescott

Peter Riddell

Richard Reeves

Sir Ken Robinson

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Peter Hemington, Partner, BDO

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PREVIOUS CONFERENCE DESTINATIONS

2015 Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

2014 St Julians, Malta

2013 Abu Dhabi, UAE

2012 Barbados

2011 Venice, Italy

2010 Benidorm, Spain

2009 Dubai, UAE

2008 Paphos, Cyprus

2007 Gran Canaria, Spain

2006 Oman

2005 Barbados

2004 Doha, Qatar

2003 St Julians, Malta

2002 Galway, Ireland

2001 Tenerife, Canary Islands

2000 Las Vegas, USA

1999 Newport, Rhode Island, USA

1998 Cape Town, South Africa

1997 Athens, Greece

1996 Limassol, Cyprus

1995 Nashville, USA

1994 Eilat, Israel

1993 Baltimore, USA

1992 Kruger National Park, South Africa

1991 Salou, Spain

1990 Miami, USA

1989 Moscow, Soviet Union

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