Batumi International Tourism Forum - BITF 2023
28 September, Thursday
Hilton Batumi, Rustaveli Ballroom
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Registration
10:00-11:00
Networking/Morning coffee
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Official Opening of BITF 2023
11:00-11:03
Head of the Department of Tourism and Resort of A/R Ajara, Georgia Ms. Tinatin Zoidze
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Welcome Opening Speech
11:03-11:20
- H.E. Chairman of Government of A/R of Ajara, Georgia Mr. Tornike Rijvadze
- Vice-President of Marketing & Communications at World Travel Awards Mr. Sion Rapson
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Video Presentation of Georgia - “STUMARI”
11:20-11:30
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Keynote Presentation:
11:30-11:40
Head of Department of Tourism and Resorts of Ajara – Ms. Tinatin Zoidze
- Visit Batumi - Europe's Leading Four-Season Destination
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PANEL SESSION OF BITF 2023
11:40-12:30
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1. Sustainable Tourism Development and Investments in the Tourism Industry
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2. Marketing and Promotion Strategies and Digital Transformation
Moderator:
Minister of Finance and Economy of A/R of Ajara, Georgia Mr. Jaba Phutkaradze
Panelists:
- CEO of Gibraltar Tourism Board - Mr. Kevin Bossino
- Director of Dubrovnik Tourist Board - Mr. Miro Drašković
- Founder and the CEO of EARTHPIX – Mr. Eric Damier
- International Sales Director of EURONEWS – Mr. Kjell Stein
- Chief Commercial O cer of Wanderlust Travel Media – Mr. Adam Lloyds
- Editor of Emerging Europe – Mr. Craig Turp_Balazs
Question and Answer
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Forum Host Closing Remarks
12:30-12:40
Official Photo
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Lunch
13:00-14:30
Restaurant ,,Pelion’’ at the Hilton Hotel
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Optional: Free Time or Visiting Tour
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16:00 - 19:00 Batumi City Tour
(15:45 Pick-up at the Hotel Lobby)
Or
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16:00 - 19:00 Tour to Batumi Botanical Garden
(15:45 Pick-up at the Hotel Lobby)
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Evening Reception
20:00
Jasmine Lounge at the Hotel Sheraton Pool Offered by the Ministry of Finance and Economy of Ajara, Georgia (by Invitation Only)