Facilitating The Expansion: Are Australia And New Zealand Equipped?

• Is it realistic to have nine or 10 Chinese airlines serving Australia/NZ?
• What impact will China have on the global bilateral air policy system?
• How much of the Asian market is there for the taking by Australia/NZ airlines vs Asian airlines? Have the Australian and New Zealand governments given too much away to foreign airlines?
• Before Asian markets reach an outbound limit, Australia will likely reach a limit on how many visitors it can receive. What needs to be done?
• What are the benefits – and drawbacks – of rapid inbound expansion

Moderator: Satu Raunola Consulting, Principal, Satu Raunola-Spencer

Panellists:

• Hong Kong Airlines, Assistant Director Commercial, Michael Burke
• Skyscanner, Director Business Development, Hugh Aitken
• Tourism Australia, MD & CEO, John O’Sullivan
• Tourism Futures International, Managing Director, Bob Cain