All Speakers Speaker Antonio López de Ávila Position: Director of Innovation, Education and Investment Company: UN Tourism Mr.Lopez de Avila serves as the Director of Innovation, Education and Investment at UN Tourism. Formerly, he was the Global Manager for the Tourism for Rural Development Program, using tourism as a catalyst for rural progress. From 2019-2022, he was co-founder and CEO of Tourism Data-Driven Solutions, a consultancy for Smart Tourism, with offices in Madrid, Mexico City, Bogotá, and Shanghai. He focuses on innovation and technology in tourism. He holds an Executive MBA and a Law degree. Sessions Wed 23 Oct 13:00 - 14:00 Auditorium Hainan Airlines Gold PassPlatinum Pass Business and leisure Travel ForumSmart Destinations ForumDestinations Manager AgendaDigital & CIO's Agenda Innovating Mediterranean Tourism: Sustainable Strategies for Growth Thu 24 Oct 13:00 - 14:00 Main Auditorium Amadeus Gold PassPlatinum Pass Business and leisure Travel ForumSmart Destinations ForumCEO's & Leadership SummitDestinations Manager Agenda Summit of Historic Cities: Innovation and Challenges in Tourism Fri 25 Oct 11:30 - 12:15 Auditorium Melilla Gold PassPlatinum Pass Hospitality ForumSustainabilityTalent Marketplace Addressing the Sustainability Talent Gap: Education and Talent Management for Sustainability