Digital Travel

We're thrilled to announce that the attendee list for Digital Travel is shaping up to be a global affair! With a diverse mix of industry professionals from around the world, this year's event promises to be our most international yet. Here's the breakdown so far: 🔵 UK & Ireland (55%): As the event's home base, it's no surprise that the majority of our attendees are from the UK and Ireland. This region has a thriving digital travel industry, and we're excited to welcome so many local experts to the event. 🔵 Southern Europe (14%): From Italy to Greece and Spain, Southern Europe is sending a strong contingent of digital travel professionals. This region is home to some of the world's most popular tourist destinations, and our attendees are eager to learn about the latest trends and technologies shaping the industry. 🔵 DACH (9%): Germany, Austria, and Switzerland are well-represented at Digital Travel. These countries have a long history of innovation in the travel sector, and we're excited to hear from their leading experts. 🔵 Eastern Europe (7%): Eastern Europe is emerging as a major player in the global travel market, and we're proud to welcome these attendees. 🔵 France (7%): France is a major tourism destination, and its digital travel industry is growing rapidly. We're looking forward to hearing from experts on the latest trends and innovations. 🔵 Nordic (6%): The Nordic countries are known for their commitment to sustainability and innovation. We're excited to welcome attendees from Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland to share their insights on the future of travel. 🔵 Benelux (2%): Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg are sending a small but influential group of attendees to Digital Travel. These countries have a strong reputation for innovation and entrepreneurship. 🔵 United States (1%): While the US may be a long way from Europe, we're pleased to welcome a small number of American attendees to Digital Travel. Their unique perspective will add valuable insights to our discussions. With attendees from so many different countries, Digital Travel is truly a global gathering of industry leaders. We believe that this diversity will lead to more insightful discussions, stronger connections, and a more vibrant community. If you'd like to take a look at the full attendee list, you can do so here: https://lnkd.in/e9kyRAyN

📣 Agenda Session Announcement📣 How does Finavia Helsinki Airport use invisible tools to improve the passenger experience and increase efficiencies? 🔗 Find more details here: https://lnkd.in/echVQNrF 🎙️ Join Timo Järvelä, Vice President Customer Experience & Processes at Finavia Helsinki Airport to find out how you can create seamless terminal experiences to create a competitive retail environment that makes in-airport retail shopping event easier. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from industry leaders and upgrade your approach to customer experience in the travel sector! #DigitalTravelEU #TravelIndustry #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #ThoughtLeadership #Travel 

The travel industry is constantly evolving. Shifting customer behaviours, the impending cookie-less era, and the rapid advancement of AI are forcing travel brands to rethink their strategies. At Digital Travel Summit, we’re bringing together the industry’s leading minds to tackle these challenges head-on. Our attendees are eager to learn how to: 🔵 Harness the power of generative AI to enhance efficiency, delight customers, and drive growth 🔵 Navigate the complexities of SEO and PPC in a changing landscape 🔵 Optimise marketing spend for maximum impact 🔵 Discover new opportunities to increase revenue through upsells, cross-sells, and ancillaries 🔵 Leverage first-party data to create highly targeted customer experiences What does this mean for sponsors? It's an unparalleled opportunity to gain invaluable insights into the industry’s biggest pain points. By understanding the challenges our attendees face, sponsors can position their solutions as essential tools for success. It’s an opportunity to connect directly with the decision-makers shaping the future of travel. To learn firsthand about the strategies and technologies that are driving innovation. And to build relationships that will last long after the event. If you want to find out more, just click here: https://lnkd.in/eYz3pHu2

🎟️ Pret or Wizz Air Subscription? You heard that right! Imagine being able to travel anywhere, anytime, spontaneously. 🔗 More airlines' insights here: https://shorturl.at/mlRBF Wizz Air has just introduced two new flight memberships that allow you to purchase a one-time yearly subscription for unlimited travel all year long. 💡 𝑯𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒅𝒐𝒘𝒏: 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐥𝐲 - Pay a one-time annual fee - Access any of the 780 routes across 53 countries - Booking opens 3 days before departure 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬 - Pay a monthly fee based on your departure country - Choose between one-way or round-trip flights - Note: Blackout dates apply, depending on your selected country plan Would subscriptions be a part of the travel industry? We will have to wait and see! 👇🏼 Share your thoughts below #DigitalTravelEU #TravelIndustry #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #ThoughtLeadership #Travel 

👏 A huge thank you to our 2024 media partners for making #DigitalTravelAPAC a success! ✨ Special shoutout to: Lead Media Partner TTG Asia Travel Daily Media - TDM Travel Voice Japan Travel And Tour World DestinAsian Magazine Connectivity Partner Airalo We’re grateful for your support and look forward to more successful collaborations ahead! 🤝 #DigitalTravelAPAC #DigitalTravel

🌅 The sun’s setting on Digital Travel APAC 2024 as delegates wrapped up their learnings in the “Reflect, Strategise, Implement, Succeed” roundtables groups. It may be the last session, but there’s no let up in engagement as the leaders solidify takeaways and plan the next steps for success. Thank you to everyone who made the APAC summit possible this year! More discussions are happening across the globe, make sure to catch Digital Travel later this year from November 21 - 22, 2024 at Hilton London Syon Park   Book your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/ezbscuT

Lunch is underway, and we find ourselves in a Lunch & Learn that’s going to satisfy the mind and stomach 😋 In pictures: Delegates enjoying the discussion at Decoding Travel Trends with Grab For Business Thank you to Grab For Business for hosting this! #DigitalTravel #LunchNLearn #DayTwo

Back from the break, and ready for take off ✈️ Wallets are revolutionising transactions as Lufthansa Innovation Hub shared with us how they’ve embraced digital payments to enhance global reach and customer experience. Thank you Sidne Yeo & Moderator S. S. for the amazing success story! Digital Payments are a great way to go green, and it’s on to the Fireside Chat with Samantha Manuel, Gerald Ng & Marta Grutka as they explore how else to integrate sustainability initiatives in your marketing strategy to ensure lasting brand prominence 🌱 Have you caught on to the theme? Its #innovation – and what better way to wrap things up with APAC’s very own…. DRAGON’S DEN! 🐲 (hoping for a fiercer looking emoji…but 🤷♂️) You know the drill: these 3 travel disruptors showcase how they’re revolutionising the travel industry. Only one will win – decided by the entire Digital Travel APAC audience: Shaina Shiwarski Darryl Han Hyojeong KIM (She/Her) Congratulations Hyojeong KIM, the crowd and judges chosen NomadHer as travel’s next big thing! Thank you to the judges for asking the follow up questions: Brendan Shashoua Blessy Townes, M.S. Adv. Baidi Li And of course Moderator Nicholas Cocks for bringing this segment together

Nico Ivan Velasquez opens Day Two at Digital Travel APAC, titled “Uncharted Trails: Tomorrow's Travel Landscape” An exciting start as Matt Nicklow gave the opening Keynote: How to predict and craft a forward looking travel experience that will deliver the hero moments your tomorrow’s traveller is looking for Driving the next phase of personalisation, is our first panel of the day Daniel Koo, Tim Sargeant, Harpinder Singh, Jennifer E., Richard K. and moderator Michaellyn Gruenewald tracks how much progress has the travel industry made in personalisation, what challenges you have faced, and to eliminate booking noise to create memorable moments?

🍷🍫 Women in Travel Leadership: We’re currently immersed in an elegant and empowering session, "Wine & Chocolate: Women in Travel Leadership." The atmosphere is filled with rich conversations celebrating the achievements of women in the industry, and the energy here is palpable! 🌟 This is more than just networking—it’s about forging connections and creating new inspiring pathways for female leaders in travel. Thank you to KIM CHUA & Marta Grutka for leading the insipiring afternoon! #DigitalTravelAPAC #WomenInLeadership #TravelIndustry #Inspiration