Future of bus tourism: RDA annual conference 2024 in Rijeka

Future of bus tourism: RDA annual conference 2024 in Rijeka

Cologne/Rijeka, October 28, 2024 - an extra class event! The RDA annual conference 2024 took place from October 22nd to 25th in the picturesque Kvarner region in Rijeka and attracted over 100 participants. Under the glittering sky of the Croatian coast, those present experienced a festival of ideas, networking and deserved relaxation in the newly opened Hilton Rijeka Costabella Beach Resort & Spa . This breathtaking backdrop offered the perfect setting to not only do business, but also to experience the diversity of this emerging tourist destination up close.

A highlight of the conference was the much -noticed general meeting, which set the course for the future. Here five new members were elected to the Seven -member board and the activity report for the past year unanimously approved. The RDA thus relies on new impulses and innovative approaches for the upcoming challenges!

Innovations in focus: Artificial intelligence on the fast lane

KI - the future is just around the corner! Mathias Hirsch von Hirsch-Reisen presented exciting news as part of the general meeting: Together with the start-up "cyberforum" , his company is working on revolutionary software, which is intended to enable efficient bus and driver disposition using artificial intelligence (AI). The latest algorithms take complex factors into account such as statutory steering and rest times, group sizes and travel routes. An invitation to everyone to participate - there is something big here, especially for bus operators!

The participants hardly had time to take a deep breath, because the conference program was in the feast. The charismatic prof. Tanja Augustinović , who presented the beauty of the Kvarner region with its unique tourist offers. "Diversity is nice" - that is her slogan, and she proved: From picturesque islands to urbayeric cities, this region has something to offer for every taste!

But not only local Highlights were on the agenda. Germany's best -known trend researcher Matthias Horx fascinates with a vision of the "Future of Mobility - Take the Magic Bus!" His lecture was an invitation to look outside the box. Digitization and AI could revolutionize tourism and even create hyperpersonalized experiences. Horx offered exciting insights into how we can redefine travel - a real inspiration!

Legal changes in tourism: a narrow ridge

A heated topic brought Dr. Stefanie Bergmann on the table: The "New package frame directive: curse or blessing?" Your expertise gives a clear view of the challenges that worry the industry and illuminates the increased liability for tour operators. The fears of the industry are great - it warns of the overarching consumer rights that could increasingly undermine company protection!