Industry Roundtables

Topic
Intermediaries Redefined
Intermediaries continue to play a significant role in shaping the travel landscape by offering convenience, choice, and flexibility to travelers around the world. Double-digit growth is projected through 2024, as pan-European and international leisure travel, as well as business travel, increase. Discuss and debate the latest challenges and opportunities that guide distribution.

Industry Experts
Rajeev Kumar
Co-Founder, Managing Director and CEO
Mystifly
Alexander Gevers Deynoot
Global Director of Chains
Hopper
Aaron Gowell
CEO
SilverRail Technologies
Lorraine Sileo
Founder, Phocuswright Research
and Senior Analyst, Phocuswright

Who should join this table
OTA, Travel Agency, Tour Operator, Wholesaler, TMC, Metasearch, GDS, Booking Engine, Distribution Technology

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Topic
Lodging Transformed
Personalization, seamless service, and attention to detail have become hallmarks of exceptional hospitality, with providers leveraging data and technology to tailor experiences to individual guests. Sustainability and cultural authenticity have also emerged as key considerations for travelers, influencing the way hospitality providers operate and engage with their communities. Dive into how these current shifts are impacting the hospitality industry.

Industry Experts
Vanessa de Souza Lage
Founder & CEO
Sustonica
Sebastien Leitner
VP of Partnerships
Cloudbeds
Pedro Camara
Founder & CEO
TravelgateX
Giancarlo Carniani
General Manager, ToFlorence Hotels
and Market Analyst, Italy Phocuswright

Who should join this table
Hotel, Hotel Technology, Loyalty Program, Short-Term Rental, Bedbank, Resort, Serviced Apartment

Topic
The Digital Future
From online booking platforms and mobile apps to artificial intelligence-powered chatbots and virtual concierge services, technology is enabling seamless and personalized interactions at every touchpoint of the travel experience. It is transforming the travel industry, driving innovation, elevating guest experiences, and shaping the future of travel in ways that were once unimaginable. What’s working? How far along are we?

Industry Experts
Ted Clements
CEO
WeTravel
Don Birch
CEO
Simard OU
Charlotte Lamp Davies
Founder
A Bright Approach

Who should join this table
Technology Solution Provider, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Augmented Reality (AR), Back-Office, Blockchain, GDS, Hardware, Messaging/Chat, Search, Security/Fraud, Virtual Reality (VR), Voice

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Topic
Changing Behaviour and Sentiments
Travel behaviour is dynamic and multifaceted, and understanding it is essential for travel industry stakeholders to adapt and respond to the ever-changing needs and desires of travelers. Can we, as industry suppliers and intermediaries, leverage those new behaviour’s and expectations to navigate through the recovery and significantly increase conversion and loyalty?

Industry Experts
Marijke Timmers
Chief Marketing Officer
Atlas
Mario Gavira
VP of Growth
Kiwi.com
Ryandeep Bains
Business Development Manager, Industry Partners
STR
Madeline List
Senior Research Analyst
Phocuswright

Who should join this table
OTA, Travel Agency, Tour Operator, Short-Term Rental, Resorts, Hotel and Outdoor Experience

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Topic
The Investor/Startup View
Startups and innovation are powerful drivers of transformation and progress in the travel industry. Explore innovation, the state of startups, the climate for raising capital, and how to recognize the overlooked from the overhyped.

Industry Experts
Lisa Katsouraki
SVP Corporate Development
Etraveli Group
Mathew Prior
Chief Executive Officer
Trusted Housesitters
Suzanna Chiu
Head of Amadeus Ventures
Amadeus IT Group
Chris Hemmeter
Managing Director
Thayer Ventures
Mike Coletta
Manager, Research and Innovation
Phocuswright

Who should join this table
Startup, Venture Capitalist, Private Equity, Financial Analyst, Incubator, Accelerator

Topic
Corporate Travel in Today's Environment
While corporate travel is quick to return to pre-pandemic levels, the landscape of business travel has changed for both SMEs and enterprises: shifting traveller behaviour, unmanaged to managed travel, the consumerization of travel booking, payment and more. Companies and travel providers are providing innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of business travelers. The future of business travel emphasizes flexibility, personalization, and work-life integration, while the fintech effect has revolutionized payments in corporate travel, offering efficient and secure solutions for expense management.

Industry Experts
Paul Swanston
Managing Director, Global Network Sales
UATP
Miriam Moscovici
VP, Partnerships & Intelligence
BCD Travel
Mat Orrego
CEO
Cornerstone Information Systems
Charuta Fadnis
SVP, Research and Product Strategy
Phocuswright

Who should join this table
Corporate Travel, TMC, Buyers

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Topic
From Marketing to Transaction to Loyalty
As the social commerce revolution unfolds, forward-thinking providers are capitalizing on the trend to offer tailor-made recommendations and streamlined booking experiences. Examine the wider implications of social commerce on travel, encompassing innovative marketing strategies, breakthrough technologies, and customer engagement approaches. Discuss collaboration opportunities and transformative solutions for individual and group travel experiences, reshaping the way travelers interact with providers in this dynamic, ever-evolving landscape.

Industry Experts
Jonathan Abraham
CEO and co-founder
Joyned
Hannah Bennett
Industry Lead, Global Business Solutions
TikTok
John Boris
Chief Growth Officer
Tripadvisor
Cristina Polo
Market Specialist, EMEA
Phocuswright

Who should join this table
Intermediaries, Suppliers, DMOs

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