Aviation as the Foundation of Inbound Tourism: The Role of the State and Infrastructural and Business Objectives

April, 2

11:00–12:30

In partnership with Aeroflot

Logistics and Transport Sectors

Congress Centre, conference hall D3

Russia’s tourism potential is huge. The flow of tourists to Russia is growing together with international air traffic, and foreign airlines are paying more attention to Russian destinations. How can the state, airports, and airlines work together on marketing to make Russian destinations more attractive? Where is the right balance between developing domestic routes and expanding international networks? How are modern aviation hubs created and what role do regional airports play in reconciling route plans with regional event and tourism agendas? What are the biggest problems foreign tourists have to deal with when planning a trip to Russia (finding all the latest information, paying, getting a visa)? What changes to the customer process (from ticket purchase to arrival) could make the final destination more attractive?

Moderator:

Presenter, RBC TV Channel

Speakers:

General Director, Aeroflot

Vice President, Hainan Airlines

Deputy Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation

First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Mayor and the Government of Moscow; Chairman, Tourism Committee of the City of Moscow

Executive Vice President and Head of Commercial Division, Vietnam Airlines

Minister of Transport, Ports and Civil Aviation of the Republic of Seychelles

Travel Blogger

Travel Blogger, Producer, #FollowMeTo

Chairman, St. Petersburg Tourism Development Committee

Deputy Minister of Transport of the Russian Federation

Chief Executive Officer, Northern Capital Gateway

Deputy General Director, Sichuan Airlines

Deputy Director of Marketing Committee, Beijing Capital Airlines

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