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<h2>TTL<span>x</span>  Summit:</h2><h2> Tourism Edition</h2
20th - 21st September 2022

TTLx Summit:

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Chemsain Auditorium
Kuching, Sarawak

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Your Itinerary for Success

TTLx Summit, the first-of-its-kind tourism conference set in Borneo will focus on information and ideas by real-world experienced speakers aimed at developing & reenergising destinations, providing knowledge, support and business leads for entrepreneurs, event planners, travel agents & tourism-related businesses.

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Programme

08:00
Registration & Morning Tea Break
09:00
Morning Forum - The Future of Work
ModeratorMona Abdul Manap
SpeakersGary Ningkan, President of Sarawak Dayak Graduates Association 
Larry Ong, Senior Training Manager of Chemsain HRD Sdn Bhd
Jean Voon, Certified WILDFIT ® Trainer
9:45
Morning Keynote - How the Korean Tourism Industry is Reinventing Themselves Amid Covid-19

Samuel Hungsoo Kim
Founding President of the Center of Asia Leadership Initiatives

10:45
Welcome Remarks by Organising Chairperson

Mona Abdul Manap
Chief Executive Officer of Place Borneo

Opening Keynote by Guest of Honor - Sarawak Tourism Roadmap

The Honourable Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah
Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry & Performing Arts Sarawak

Launching Ceremony
11:15
Getting Ready for Singapore Tourists

Putrie Rozana
Deputy CEO of Sarawak Trade And Tourism Office Singapore (STATOS)

Poster Presentation

Room: Rafflesia

12:00
Lunch
13:30
Digital Marketing Workshop

Melvin Ong
Chief Executive Officer of Karuna (Sarawak) Enterprise Sdn Bhd

Poster Presentation

Room: Rafflesia

14:15
The Blackout Experience

A thrilling session that allows participants to explore all their God-given senses with a special and surprise twist

14:30
Panel Session with Top Guns - Recenter Your Business
ModeratorMona Abdul Manap
SpeakersPrashant Yadav, CEO of Liberty India DMC Pvt Ltd 
Michael Matthews, CEO of Canberra Convention Bureau
Martin Ellis, Founder of Team Umbrella
15:30
Networking Tea Break
Tourism Open Mic

A self-pitch session for participants to share their skills and experience

16:00
End of Day One
08:00
Registration and Morning Tea Break
09:00
Morning Keynote - Cultural Heritage Tourism: Redefining The True Meaning of Travel

Chris Flynn
Executive Chairman & Founder of World Tourism Association for Culture & Heritage (WTACH)

09:30
Morning Plenary - Tour Guiding in The New Normal

Erina Loo
Chairwoman of Malaysian Women Tourist Guide Association & President of Southeast Asia Tourist Guide Association

10:00
Townhall - The Future of Tourism
ModeratorGracie Geikie
Director & Principal Consultant, Place Borneo
SpeakersDr. Suzie Lim
Head of Tourism Section of Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry & Performing Arts
Amelia Roziman
CEO of Business Events Sarawak
Chris Flynn
Executive Chairman & Founder of WTACH
Oscar Choo
Chairman of MATTA Sarawak Chapter
11:00
Closing Keynote
Sarawak - Nusantara: Future Pospects

H.E. Raden Sigit Witjaksono
Consulate General of The Republic of Indonesia

11:30
Best Poster Award Ceremony
Tourism Photography Award Ceremony
12:00
Lunch & End of Program

Video 1:
Snow White Never Has A Bad Day – Lessons from Disney U About: Leadership, Culture & Legendary Service
Doug Lipp
Speaker, Service & Leadership Consultant and Best-Selling Author, Disney U

Video 2:
Sustainable Tourism Development: Strategies & Priorities
Dr. Florian Kaefer
Founder & Editor of Sustainability Leaders Project

Video 3:
Smart Tourism For A Destination
Doug Lansky
Travel Journalist, Author, Keynote Speaker

Note: On Demand Videos are only available for paying delegates.

*Registration and lunch will be at Level 1, tea breaks will be at Level 6.

*Programme is subject to changes.

SUMMIT SPEAKERS

DOUG LANSKY

DOUG LANSKY

Travel Writer, Tourism Expert, Tourism Consultant, Destination Advisor
(USA/Sweden)
CHRIS FLYNN

CHRIS FLYNN

Executive Chairman & Founder
World Tourism Association for Culture & Heritage (Australia)
H.E. RADEN SIGIT WITJAKSONO

H.E. RADEN SIGIT WITJAKSONO

Consul General Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia (Indonesia)
PUTRIE ROZANA

PUTRIE ROZANA

Deputy CEO
Sarawak Tourism & Trade Office Singapore
(Singapore)
GARY NINGKAN

GARY NINGKAN

President
Sarawak Dayak Graduates Association
(Malaysia)
DOUG LIPP

DOUG LIPP

Speaker, Service & Leadership Consultant and Best-Selling Author, Disney U
(United States of America)
MARTIN ELLIS

MARTIN ELLIS

Founder
Team Umbrella
(United Kingdom)
HII CHANG KEE

HII CHANG KEE

Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture (MTAC) Sarawak
(Malaysia)
ERINA LOO

ERINA LOO

Chairwoman & President
Malaysian Women Tourist Guide Association and Southeast Asia Tourist Guide Association
(Malaysia)
JEAN VOON

JEAN VOON

Certified WILDFIT ® Coach
(Malaysia)
SAMUEL HUNGSOO KIM

SAMUEL HUNGSOO KIM

Founding President
Center of Asia Leadership
(South Korea)
MICHAEL MATTHEWS

MICHAEL MATTHEWS

CEO
Canberra Convention Bureau
(Australia)
AMELIA ROZIMAN

AMELIA ROZIMAN

CEO
Business Events Sarawak
(Malaysia)
MELVIN ONG

MELVIN ONG

CEO
Karuna (Sarawak) Enterprise Sdn Bhd
(Malaysia)
DR. FLORIAN KAEFER

DR. FLORIAN KAEFER

Founder
Sustainability Leaders Project
(Germany)
PRASHANT YADAV

PRASHANT YADAV

Chief Executive Officer
Liberty India DMC Pvt Ltd
(India)
OSCAR CHOO

OSCAR CHOO

Chairman
MATTA Sarawak Chapter
(Malaysia)
LARRY ONG

LARRY ONG

Senior Training Manager
Chemsain HRD Sdn Bhd
(Malaysia)

Who Should Attend?

  • Tour and Travel Agents
  • Destination Management Companies
  • Tour Guides
  • Event and Meeting Planners
  • Conference Organisers
  • Local and International Associations
  • Corporate Organisations
  • New Small Businesses
  • ..and more!

Why Attend?

Real-world experienced speakers

Gain insights and ideas from real-world experienced speakers to develop and reenergise your tourism destinations and grow your business.

Networking opportunities

Meet and mingle with local tourism industry players, international speakers, buyers, tour and travel agents and more to discuss challenges, exchange ideas and actionable solutions.

Engaging sessions

Immerse yourself in engaging sessions to gain valuable insights and a memorable unique experience.

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