The Future of Coach Tourism

Coach tourism is facing challenging times, although a renewed attention for group tourism by coach is clearly felt in the market. Difficult access regulations for coaches in city centres and the new drive and rest time regulations for coach drivers promise to be logistical nuisance. 

Program

14:00 - Welcome & Introduction

• Jan Deman, Busworld Foundation, Director

14:20 - EU Policy on the Access to Cities for Coaches

• European Commission, DG Mobility and Transport, Isabelle Vandoorne, Deputy Head of Unit

14:40 - The New EU Drive and Rest Time Regulations for Coach Drivers

• IRU, Oleg Kamberski, Head of Social Affairs

15:00 - The Future of Group Tourism in Europe

• XFives / University of Strasbourg, Stephane Badts, Director

15:30 - Network Event

Welcome & Practicalities

A network event between coach operators and tourism stakeholders (hotels, attractions, restaurants, …) from Flanders and the French Region Grand Est.

• Welcome by Grand Est Regional Tourism Agency, Peter Boendermaker, Deputy General Director and Director of Offer Development & Structuring Projects

15:45 - Start Networking & Matchmaking

In collaboration with