The Role of Coach in Tourism Concepts of the Future
The Future of Coach

The Role of Coach in Tourism Concepts of the Future

The Socio-Economic Backbone of PT
The Future of Coach
Monday, Oct 6, 2025
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Europe/Brussels
Busworld Congress – ZEB Conference | Busworld Congress – ZEB Conference
English
About
This session is in collaboration with GPN & Breda University of Applied Sciences

As the travel landscape evolves rapidly, coaches are emerging not just as modes of transport, but as key pillars in sustainable and experiential tourism. This session explores how modern coach services will redefine connectivity, accessibility, and cultural immersion, and as such take a more important market share, compared to other transport modes. In surplus, the economic value of coach tourism for cities and regions will be analyzed. From eco-friendly innovations to integrated digital platforms, coaches are being reimagined to meet future demands. We'll examine case studies from Flixbus, emerging trends observed by Blaguss Coach Tourism Company, and discover strategic models shaping tomorrow’s tourism infrastructure. Whether you're in transport planning, tourism development, or policy-making, this session's insights will offer valuable direction.

Speakers

Emre Ak

Member of the Road Passenger Transport Assembly of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB)TOBB (The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye)

Paul Blaguss

Owner Blaguss groupGPN Austria & Slovakia

Eke Eijgelaar

Senior ResearcherBreda University of Applied Sciences, Center for Sustainability, Tourism & Transport

Tim Fairhurst

General DirectorETOA

Nina Nesterova

Professor Sustainable Tourism and TransportBreda University of Applied Sciences

Graham Vidler

CEOCPT-UK

Catriona Walsh

Senior Digital AI Consultant & Strategist, Managing DirectorOSD Digital Agency LtD

Marco Zucchetti

Senior manager PR & ESG Global CommunicationsFlixbus

Moderators

Vincent Dewaele

CEOBusworld