The JHA Visitor Economy Summit

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭!  A 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐭-𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐧𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦, 𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡.

The Future of Jersey’s Economy – Are We Ready for What’s Next?

𝐂𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠-𝐄𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐬. 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬. 𝐔𝐧𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. Jersey is at a crossroads, and the choices we make today will define our future…On March 26th at the Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel, Jersey’s economy takes centre stage as the JHA hosts an electrifying day of panel discussions, networking events, and industry-leading keynote speakers.We’ll be tackling the biggest question of all: Is Jersey’s economy heading in the right direction?

𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 & 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: Is it a threat or an opportunity? Manila Di Giovanni, CEO of DWorld, and Corinne Kiabski, former Director of Communications for Monaco Tourism, will reveal how virtual economies are transforming global destinations—and how Jersey can capitalise on this booming trend.

𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰? Singapore, Malta, and Monaco are investing millions into their virtual economies. What does that mean for Jersey? Find out from experts at the cutting edge of digital economy creation. If Jersey doesn’t act now, we risk being left behind.

𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩:
Set-jetting, culinary tourism, and data-driven trends are reshaping the industry. Evalina Hederer from Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo will break down what’s next for the travel market.

𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞’𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬: Tom Jenkins, CEO of the European Tourism Association, shares what’s working, what’s failing, and what Jersey needs to do to stay competitive.

𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝, 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲 : The Big Conversations – Business leaders from all sectors will debate the Visitor Economy Strategy and the Strategy for Sustainable Economic Development, tackling the critical challenges facing Jersey’s future.

This summit isn’t just about ideas—it’s about urgent conversations on Jersey’s future and actions. Be part of the discussion. Challenge ideas. Shape the future of your industry.If you care about the future of Jersey’s economy, you need to be in the room.

Secure Your Spot Now – The Future Won’t Wait For You!

Agenda:

9:00am  - JHA AGM - Active Members Only

10:00am - Visitor Economy Summit Arrival & Coffee

 Morning Session 

10.30 am - Welcome from JHA Chair Malcolm Lewis and address from Deputy Lyndon Farnham, Chief Minister for Jersey.

• Panel - The Visitor Economy Strategy - is it collecting dust?  Hear from The Jersey Hospitality Association Board as they represent all sub-sectors of our hospitality industry and share their insights as we question the effectiveness of the strategy on our island, what’s progressing and what isn’t. Engage in a Q&A and let your thoughts be heard.

• Panel - Government’s ‘Strategy for Sustainable Economic Development’ - Is it working? Join our ‘local economy’ panel of industry leaders representing various sectors of our Island’s diverse economy as they discuss whether the government's strategy is truly working, what challenges does our Island’s economy face and how are we going to collaborate to create diverse economic growth that benefits all islanders - how are we going to once again create ‘good’ Jersey.

• Address from Deputy Kirsten Morel, Minister for Sustainable Economic Development

1:15pm -  Networking buffet lunch in The Waterfront Restaurant with wine kindly sponsored by Majestic Wines. 

Afternoon Session

2:30pm - Guest Speaker - Evelina Hederer - Director of business development for Europe, Middle East & Asia at Expedia Group.

3:30pm - Guest Speaker - Tom Jenkins – CEO of The European Tourism Association. 

4:30pm - Guest Speaker - Manila Di Giovanni – Founder & CEO of DWorld, the world’s first virtual economy. Also with Manila, Corinne Kiabski, ex-communication director for Tourism and Congress in The Government of Monaco. 

5:30pm - Networking drinks in the foyer

There will be a 15 minute break between each session where teas and coffees kindly sponsored by Mercury Distribution will be served in the Foyer.

Ticket options - You can buy tickets for the whole day or half a day including lunch or individual sessions. You must show your  ticket at the door.  

If you have any questions please contact Georgie Dodd - georgie@jerseyhospitality.com