IFTM 2026 Expands Speaker Roster with Industry Leaders
IFTM has announced a significant update to its speaker lineup for the 2026 edition in Paris. The conference, which serves as a central hub for the French travel and tourism market, has added five high-level executives to its program. These additions cover key sectors including transport, vehicle rentals, and travel management technology.
Frédéric Saunier, Managing Director at Amadeus, and Christian Sabbagh, founder of Orchestra, will represent the travel technology and distribution space. Their participation suggests a focus on technical infrastructure and digital sales workflows. The transport sector sees new representation from Marco Filipe of SNCF Voyageurs and Jean-Michel Rey of Avis, focusing on rail and car rental sales strategies.
Michel Dieleman, President of the Association Française du Travel Management (AFTM), also joins the roster. His involvement brings a specific focus on corporate travel standards and management. These updates strengthen the event's commitment to addressing the full lifecycle of travel bookings, from distribution platforms to end-user transportation.
The additions reflect a broader industry emphasis on cross-channel sales and technical integration. For affiliates and travel marketers, these sessions will provide insights into how major inventory providers and distribution platforms are evolving their partnership models.
Affilitizer Editorial Team
This article was created with AI assistance and editorially reviewed.
