The travel industry has gone through several phases since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The next phase and reality that the industry will have to deal with is a part-vaccinated world. To add to this, those who will be vaccinated, will not all have the same vaccine and the same level of immunity. What consequences will that have for countries, governments, tourism boards and travel providers? And what can be done to mitigate the risk to keep travellers safe, and stakeholders reassured? Learn how SimpliFlying and our partner, TestFRWD plan to answer these questions through a solid Covid-19 testing strategy.
What you'll learn (Key talking points): How will travel be in a part vaccinated world?
Why test-to-travel is here to stay in a part-vaccinated world
What tourism boards and governments can do to support the travel industry, and keep the public safe
How bringing tests to people is better than bringing people to tests
The importance and acceptance of digital healthcare solutions
Speakers
Shashank Nigam, CEO, SimpliFlying
Shashank Nigam is a globally sought-after consultant, speaker and thought leader on airline branding and customer engagement strategy. He is the Founder and CEO of SimpliFlying, one of the world’s largest aviation marketing firms working with over 85 aviation clients in the last ten years. 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
Veit-Ander Aichbichler, CEO, TestFRWD
Veit-Ander Aichbichler, a “serial entrepreneur,” studied chemistry and business information technology and is the founder and CEO of a variety of companies. Currently, he is managing tourism projects in Italy, he is the founder of a successful voucher card system at multi-chain POS, and is specialised in shifting real-life products and services into the digital world.
Dr. Mario Hardy, Chief Executive Officer, PATA
Dr. Hardy was appointed CEO of PATA in November 2014 and is also the past Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the PATA Foundation, a nonprofit organisation with a focus on the protection of the environment, the conservation of culture and heritage, and support for education. Read more
Moderator
Paul Pruangkarn, Director - Communications & External Affairs, PATA
Paul oversees day-to-day operations of all communications and serves as the senior spokesperson for the Association. Paul works to enhance PATA’s public image through various media outlets and maintains the Association’s media partnerships with such organisations as BBC World News, National Geographic Traveller (UK), Skift, TTG Asia… Read more
Host
Roong Tepkaew, Manager - Membership Engagement, PATA
Roong Tepkaew is the Manager for Membership Engagement for the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA). Together with the director of membership, she is taking care of the PATA member community of over 800 members globally. She is responsible for member engagement projects and activities including the Member Directory, member communication, etc. Read more