We gather the leading influencers in Asia’s online travel market to share insights into their respective areas of expertise and see if we can take lessons from the East.

What makes different markets tick? Where are the biggest opportunities as Asia’s growing middle class gets more access to disposable income and more tech-savvy? A series of 10-minute presentations each from in-market experts on their key markets.

As a leading gateway to Asia, Singapore has been aggressively pursuing a visitor-centric digital strategy to grow its tourism business; and to deliver exceptional visitor experiences.

The story of why a Manchester-based startup focused on solving a pain point in airline distribution chose to launch its business in Asia, before eyeing the rest of the world.

The proposition: Asia, in particular, China, is a copycat. It is not an innovator. In 3 minutes each, our opponents will pit their wits against each other in this debate. You get to pick the winner.

Emerging technologies are poised to change the way travelers interact with travel content. This session explores three key trends: virtual reality, voice interaction and personalization. A panel of experts share their vision on how these new user interfaces impact the search, shop and buy experience.

Can progress be regulated? How do you keep change in check? As innovation transforms travel distribution, efforts to regulate might break down the dynamic. How to handle the challenges of European legislation?

The managing director of one of the most successful metasearch companies in the world talks about its future post-IPO.

You've stepped off your flight or left the hotel - now what? How can every stakeholder in the travel value chain take advantage of the opportunity to service travelers once they arrive, and what's the next wave of disruption? Leading visionaries tell us how they're solving the problem of what happens to travelers on the ground.

Two key leaders from Expedia discuss how the online behemoth maintains its reign as the largest OTA in the world. Learn how Expedia stays agile and connected as shifting travel habits alter the distribution landscape.

While all winning entrepreneurs have vision and confidence, their personal journey is often strewn with obstacles. Hear stories of successful startups - and the roadblocks they encountered along the way - as told by three founders who prevailed.

It’s been one of the hottest – and more controversial – categories of travel over the past decade: the rise and rise of homes, flats, villas, condos, cottages and more. This presentation will unravel the key trends driving the sector’s growth and what it means for the larger marketplace of hotels and all travel accommodation worldwide.

Airbnb's impressive growth has catapulted it to become the fourth largest online travel company in the world. Learn about Airbnb's progress as it ventures beyond accommodations.