Overview:
Emerging technologies are bringing game-changing capabilities to reinvent the travel & tourism industry and build more resilience to ensure business continuity in the industry. Meanwhile, leaders need to understand and embrace the changes needed for the adoption of such technologies and focus on sustainability in their organisations.
Speakers from Expedia, Euromonitor, Visa, Hotelbeds and other organisations will present and discuss the latest innovations in travel technology across the travel journey: from search/discovery → book → travel → experience.
9 AM BST | 1:30 PM IST | 5 PM AET
Speakers
Glenn B. Maguire. Principal- Asia Pacific Economist, Visa Inc.
Glenn Maguire is the Principal Asia Pacific Economist for Visa. In this role, he provides economic analysis, insights and forecasts of the region’s economics for Visa executives, country managers and clients. Based in Singapore, Mr Maguire heads the Asia Pacific Business and Economic Insights team with the key goal of deepening client engagement and thought leadership in payments and the consumer economy. Read more
Andrew van der Feltz, Global Senior Director- Business Development, Expedia
Andrew is global senior director, business development at Expedia Group Media Solutions. His teams around the globe work closely with agencies, destination marketing organizations, hotel and airline partners on marketing opportunities and campaigns across the portfolio of Expedia Group brands. Andrew previously led business development and oversaw the partner-facing teams for Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Read more
Caroline Bremner, Head of Travel Research, Euromonitor International
Caroline Bremner manages the global content strategy for the travel and tourism industry at Euromonitor International, which she joined in July 1996. Caroline has a degree in French (MA (Hons), University of Edinburgh) and Postgraduate Diploma in European Marketing and Languages (PG Dip, Napier University, Edinburgh). Read more
Andrew Boocock, Commercial Manager - APAC, Hotelbeds
Andrew Boocock has worked in the tourism industry for over 12 years as both a supplier and distribution channel partner. With experience across the Pacific, Middle East and APAC, Andrew is passionate about connecting the demands of global customers with the breadth of amazing product available across the world. The dynamic nature of the travel industry, powered by ongoing developments in technology means that each day presents exciting new challenge and opportunities. Read more
Andres Borbon, President & CTO, OKKAMI
Andres has been involved in hospitality for over 20 years starting from his experience at KoolConnect Technologies, an interactive hospitality television solution. During his tenure as Senior Vice President, Andres was responsible for launching the first Android based hospitality iTV/ VOD / OTT platform in the United States; and licensing, operations, and marketing leading to USD 4 - 6 million in yearly gross revenue. Currently, Andres serves as the President & CTO of OKKAMI Inc. Read more
Saima Hamidi, Director- Online Business, Sabre Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.
Saima heads the SEAPAC Online Business at Sabre. Based in Singapore, she works closely with most Online Travel Agencies in the region. She has extensive experience in business strategy and corporate development, deal sourcing and origination, and project management. Prior to the travel industry, she worked across industries ranging from infrastructure to heavy engineering. Read more
Dirk Singer, Research Director, Simpliflying
Dirk Singer's professional life currently revolves around COVID, testing, border controls, biosafety measures, and how we can kickstart travel during and after the pandemic. As research director of SimpliFlying, he has developed the company's testing strategy, which is now being rolled out to travel industry partners worldwide. Read more
Victor Chua, Founding & Managing Partner, Vynn Capital
Victor was formally the Vice President of Investments for Gobi Partners and managed two Southeast Asia-focused early-stage funds. Some of his notable investments include Carsome (Malaysia), Triip.me (Vietnam), and Travelio (Indonesia). Prior to that he was the largest venture capital fund of Malaysia, MAVCAP, and was involved with direct and indirect investments. Read more
Liz Ortiguera, CEO, PATA
Liz Ortiguera is a senior executive with over 25 years of global experience and expertise in general management, marketing, business development, and partner network management. Liz is passionate about innovation, business transformation, and community building. Her career spans several industries - travel/lifestyle, technology, financial services, and pharmaceuticals. Read more
Host
Paul Pruangkarn, Chief of Staff, PATA
Paul Pruangkarn is the Chief of Staff at the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand. In his role, he oversees day-to-day operations of all communications and public relations, and serves as the senior spokesperson for the Association. Read more