Airline Distribution 2022
Thank you to all attendees, speakers and sponsors for making Airline Distribution® 2022 a successful event!
10-12 May | Lisbon
Tuesday May 10 |
|
18.00 – 20.00 | Cocktail Reception Sponsored by APG Group Location: Jardim Cavalaricas, The Pestana Palace |
Wednesday May 11 |
|
08.00 | Registration Opens Location: Ajuda Room, The Pestana Palace |
08.45 – 9.00 | Welcome and Opening Ralph Kaiser, President and CEO, UATP Location: Ajuda |
9.00 – 9.30 | Keynote Address Christine Ourmières-Widener, CEO, TAP Air Portugal Discussion on the state of the industry and European market. |
9.30 – 9.45 | Coffee Refresh Location: Ajuda Foyer |
9.45 – 10.30 |
Airline Panel – Lessons Learned and Moving Forward Panelists will discuss the many opportunities and challenges facing the world’s leading airlines.
Moderator:
Panelists:
Location: Ajuda |
10.30 – 11.15 | Coffee Break – Expo Time Sponsored by BitPay Location: Ajuda Foyer |
11.15 – 12.00 | Agencies Importance Renewed The panel will discuss current topics such as:
Moderator:
Panelists:
Location: Ajuda |
12.00 – 12.45 | Technology Advances – Will it Continue or Return to Status Quo? Sponsored by Worldpay from FIS At the core of the industry’s “disruption” is technology. Each channel of the distribution chain has seen technology change how they must do business, meld what a traveler expects, and build new business lines while others struggle to remain relevant. Will technology advances made through COVID continue, or will they return to pre-pandemic days? The panel will look at new technologies that have been leading the charge for change. Moderator:
Panelists:
Location: Ajuda |
12.45 – 14.30 | Lunch Sponsored by ARC Location: Valle-Flor Restaurant |
14.30 – 15.15 | NDC – Better, Cheaper or Both? Sponsored by Trustly
Moderator:
Panelists:
Location: Ajuda |
15.15 – 16.00 |
Airline Fireside Chats
Location: Ajuda |
16.00 – 16.30 | UATP Update Ralph Kaiser, President and CEO, UATP Location: Ajuda |
16.30 – 17.00 | Close of Day 1 – Networking & Expo Time Sponsored by Fly Now Pay Later Location: Ajuda Foyer |
Thursday May 12 |
|
8.00 | Registration Opens Location: Ajuda |
9.00 – 9.10 | Welcome and Opening Ralph Kaiser, President and CEO, UATP Location: Ajuda |
9.10 – 9.30 | Holistic Viewpoint of Payments Paul van Alfen, Managing Director, Up in the Air Consultancy Location: Ajuda |
9.30 – 10.25 | Payments Panel Sponsored by giropay There has been a significant advancement of payment options and payment technology. The panel will discuss the payments evolution and what to expect for the future.
Moderator:
Panelists:
Location: Ajuda |
10.25 – 10.55 | Coffee Break – Expo Time Sponsored by Fly Now Pay Later Location: Ajuda Foyer |
10.55 – 11.15 | Fireside Chat – Tom Botts, Chief Commercial Officer, Uplift – Moderator: Michael Baker, Executive Editor, The BTN Group Location: Ajuda |
11.15 – 12.00 | Cryptocurrencies vs. Digital Wallets – Will There be a Winner? Cryptocurrency payment is quickly becoming a customer demand. Are airlines ready? Will crypto replace digital wallets or will there be a need to support both? Will central bank digital currencies make inroads?
Moderator:
Panelists:
Location: Ajuda |
12.00 | Close of Airline Distribution 2022 |
12.00 – 1.30 |
Lunch Location: Valle-Flor Restaurant |
If you would like to be considered for a speaking engagement at Airline Distribution 2022, please send your proposal to Wendy Ward, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Communications, UATP, at wward@uatp.com.
Sponsors
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
World-class providers who need to market to key decision makers from the global marketplace utilizing a manageable venue that allows for more one-to-one business contact and incorporates your needs with full conference participation and networking opportunities.
Previous Satisfied Sponsors include:
- GDS’s
- Network Airlines
- Low Cost Carriers
- Aircraft Manufacturers
- Technology Solution Providers
- Airports
- Trade Publications
- Trade Organizations
For a full sponsor prospectus, please contact Wendy Ward at wward@uatp.com
Airlines
$295.00
**Airline employees will need a specific code to enter when registering. Please contact marketing@uatp.com to receive your code.
Suppliers
$995.00
Venue
Pestana Palace Hotel
Rua Jau, 54 , 1300-314
Lisboa
+351213615600
For hotel reservations, Click here.
Additional hotel options:
Pestana Lisboa Vintage
Please book through this link: Click here
R. Mouzinho da Silveira 29
1250-166 Lisboa, Portugal
Vila Galé Ópera Hotel
Please book through this link: Click here
Travessa Conde da Ponte
1300-141 Lisboa
Olissippo Lapa Palace Hotel
Please book through this link: Click here
Rua do Pau de Bandeira 4
1249-021 Lisboa, Portugal
Contact marketing@uatp.com if you have any questions about hotel reservations.
COVID-19 Requirements
COVID-19 entry requirements have been changing daily. Please check with your airline and the Visit Portugal website listed below for the most up to date traveling information.
If you have not signed off on the COVID-19 waiver, please do so or you will not be allowed into the conference. If you did not receive the notification, please contact marketing@uatp.com to be resent the signoff documentation.
Entry and Exit Requirements – Portugal
Please note that there are varying requirements for entry into Portugal due to COVID-19. Make sure to check the specific needs for your individual entry as testing is needed in certain circumstances. Below are a couple of websites to help you:
US Embassy site: https://pt.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/
Visit Portugal updated information on entry requirements can be found here, with information on EU Digital Covid Certificate and other countries specific entry requirements: https://www.visitportugal.com/en/content/covid-19-measures-implemented-portugal
For those needing a COVID-19 test to return home, testing will be available through Chaves Saúde Laboratory at the hotel during the week between 14.00 and 17.00. The cost of a PCR test is €65 and the results will be reported in 24 hours. The cost of a Rapid Antigen Test is €25 and the results will be reported in 1 hour. To proceed with booking, please inform the hotel of the date and the exact time that you would like to do the test. You will need to provide your full name, passport / ID number, and date of birth.