With a range of presentations and events, there are multiple opportunities for travel media, as well as travel bloggers and the wider travel industry, to meet with the representatives of the Spanish Tourist Office and the Balearic Islands, during the World Travel Market.

Below is a summary of key events and opportunities. Please do not hesitate to contact us to register for an event or press conference, to set up a meeting or interview or to discuss press trips or any other opportunities.

• Spanish Tourist Office Sustainable Tourism presentation at WTM.

On behalf of Reyes Maroto, Minister of Industry, Trade, and Tourism for Spain, Isabel Oliver, Spain's Secretary of State for Tourism, together with Javier Piñanes, Director of the Spanish Tourist Office in London, we are delighted to invite you to a WTM presentation revealing:

SUSTAINABILITY AS THE AXIS OF SPAIN'S TOURISM STRATEGY

Opening words from Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), Gloria Guevara, President of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) and Reyes Maroto, Minister of Industry, Trade, and Tourism for Spain.

This presentation will be joined by the following panellists:

• Oscar López, CEO of Paradores
• Amparo Brea, AENA Director of Innovation and Strategic Projects
• Nikki White, Head of Sustainable Tourism at ABTA (Association of British Travel Agents)
• Xavier Marcé, Councilor for Tourism and Creative Industries, Barcelona City Council
• Cristina Gallach, Spain High Commissioner for the 2030 Agenda

Closing words by Isabel Oliver, Spain's Secretary of State for Tourism

Event details: Tuesday 5th of November, 10.30 am
Stand: EU710
RSVP: spain@wearelotus.co.uk

Interviews opportunities:

One to one interview opportunities are available with Reyes Maroto, Minister of Industry, Trade, and Tourism for Spain, Isabel Oliver, Spain's Secretary of State for Tourism and the Director of the Spanish Tourist Office in London, Mr. Javier Piñanes.

• Balearic Islands presentation

On behalf of the president Balearic Islands government, Francina Armengol, together with Iago Negueruela, councillor of Economy, Work and Tourism of Balearic Islands government, we are delighted to invite you to a WTM Balearic Islands presentation outlining the latest tourism developments on the islands and underlining the unique relationship between Britain and the Balearic Islands.

Event details: Tuesday 05 November, 11:30 am
Stand: EU500
RSVP: balearicislands@wearelotus.co.uk 

Interviews opportunities:
One to one interview opportunities are available with: Mr. Lago Negueruela Tourism Counselor, Ms. Rosana Morillo Tourism Director and Mr. Manel Porras Tourism Managing Director and Mr. Vicente Torres Tourism Deputy Director.

• Palma responsible tourism roundtable

We are delighted to invite you to a WTM round table presentation outlining the latest sustainable strategy in Palma and the destination's efforts to promote projects focused on responsible tourism.

Event details: Monday 04 November, 15:30
Stand: EU500
RSVP: Palma@wearelotus.co.uk

Interviews opportunities:

One to one interview opportunities are available with the Palma Tourism Director, Mr. Pedro Homar

• Ibiza presentation

Join the representatives Mr. Juan Miguel Costa Costa, Director of the Ibiza Tourism Board along with the President of the Consell Insular de Ibiza, Mr. Vicente Marí Torres, to a WTM presentation showcasing the island tourism plans for 2020, followed by a networking time with some canapés inspired by Mediterranean cuisine accompanied by wines from the land of Ibiza

Event details: Monday 04 November, 14:00
Excel room: North Gallery Room 6
RSVP: ibiza@wearelotus.co.uk

Interviews opportunities:

One to one interview opportunities (stand EU428) are available with Mr. Juan Miguel Costa, Director of the Ibiza Tourism Board and Ms. Carmen Sánchez, Head of the Department of Tourism of Ibiza.

• Menorca pre-WTM lunch

This event will focus on the island authentic gastronomy and will showcase the local gastro scene (including local cheeses, pastries, olive oils, and gin). The event will also look at the gastro developments on the island in recent years and highlight why the island is the ideal destination for foodies.

Event details: Friday 01 November, 12:30
Address: MIMO Borough Market, 1 Cathedral St, London, SE1 9DE
RSVP: menorca@wearelotus.co.uk