Notable Q&A’s included an interview with Tom
McAlpin, President and, CEO for Virgin Voyages, who
let attendees in on innovations they can expect from
the cruise industry.
A speaker favorite was Tom Marchant, owner, and
co-founder of The Black Tomato Group who led the
session, “Earned Experiences and the Psychology of
Travel.”
Marchant’s session highlighted the industry’s
rapid increase in people seeking out adventurous
experiences that combine a sense of achievement with
a back-to-your-explorer-roots sense of intrepidness.
“Inspire people through engaging and unique travel
experiences,” he says.
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