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Meet the top nominees for Travel Daily Media (TD) – Inspiring Women in Travel Asia (IWTA) Awards 2023
The top nominees for the highly anticipated Travel Daily Media (TD) - Inspiring Women in Travel Asia (IWTA) Awards 2023 have been announced by the judging panel. TD-IWTA Awards recognise and celebrate the achievements of exceptional women in the travel and tourism industry across the Asian region. TD-IWTA Awards aims to honour women who have made outstanding contributions to the travel industry, demonstrating exceptional leadership, innovation, and a commitment to driving positive change. The awards aim to inspire and empower more women to pursue their dreams and excel in various roles within the travel sector. TD and IWTA received an overwhelming number of nominations from across Asia, making the selection process highly competitive. After a meticulous review and deliberation by the esteemed judging panel, a shortlist of exceptional nominees has been compiled in each category. The categories for the TD-IWTA Awards 2023 include: Women Entrepreneurs in Travel (Asia) Excellence in Mentoring Woman Foodpreneur Inspirational Entrepreneur Women of Corporate Social Responsibility Sustainable Development Advocate Community & Social Champion Humanitarian of Travel Women of Future Tourism Innovator Tech Trailblazer Forward Thinker in Travel Essence of Women Positive Disruptor Woman of Synergy Woman of Virtue Women Champion in Travel C-Level Woman Champion Rising Star in Travel Woman of Resilience Most Inspiring Woman in Travel Male Champion for Gender Equality Hall of Fame Among the nominees are industry veterans, rising stars, and entrepreneurs who have left an indelible mark on the travel landscape. The finalists have demonstrated unwavering commitment, extraordinary achievements, and a profound impact on their respective sectors. TD invites all travel enthusiasts, industry professionals, and supporters of women empowerment to join in celebrating these remarkable individuals at the TD-IWTA Awards 2023 on Saturday, 24 June 2023 at the Montien Bangkok Hotel where the winners will be announced and honoured. "We are thrilled to have unveiled the nominees for the Inspiring Women in Travel Asia Awards 2023," said Gary Marshall, CEO of Travel Daily Media. "These women have broken barriers, driven innovation, and championed change within the travel industry. They serve as role models for aspiring professionals and are an inspiration to all. We are proud to recognise and celebrate their remarkable achievements." The event promises to be an unforgettable evening thanks to the following sponsors: Tourism Authority of Thailand, Shiji, MAI, Thaiger, Abercrombie & Kent, Paulaner, Regent Seven Seas, Hotel Beds, TBO.com, Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau, Air Astana, Rival, Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, Intrepid, Campbell PR, B-Concept. Ponant Cruises is the event’s platinum sponsor. Meanwhile, Cision – PR Newswire is TD-IWTA Awards’ official news distribution partner. Tickets to attend the black-tie gala dinner are USD150 per person or USD1500 for a table of ten which includes a three-course dinner, beverages, entertainment and the announcement of the winners. Book your tickets now
Calling for nominees: TD IWTA to honour inspiring women in a prestigious award ceremony
We know women in the travel industry whom we admire and feel inspired by. Perhaps it is someone who has succeeded against all odds, someone whose courage defied biases or whose entrepreneurial spirit made the impossible possible. We have heard and rejoiced the stories of incredible women in travel through the IWTA (Inspiring Women in Travel Asia) Series. Now, it is time to raise our glasses and honour them in a night of glamour at the inaugural TD IWTA Awards. TD IWTA Awards celebrates inspiring women in different sectors of travel who have made a significant impact in the workplace or community. It also recognises companies that are safe workplaces for women that foster a respectful, equal-opportunity environment. Thus, TD IWTA is calling for nominations and sponsors for the following categories. Nominate an inspiring woman you know or sponsor an award category and join us at Montien Surawong in Bangkok on 24 June 2023 where senior executives and distinguished travel trade professionals will come together to celebrate the stories, journeys, and contributions of women in travel in Asia. Women Entrepreneurs in Travel Asia Sponsor this category This category recognises and celebrates women who always look for entrepreneurship avenues to support local or international trade through tourism; women who inspire others to jump in the beautiful industry of tourism; women who mentor others to contribute more to the tourism industry; and women who create memorable experiences centred around food and beverage. Excellence in Mentoring This award recognises women who encourage and empower others in their personal development through the creation of a productive, engaged, and skilled workforce through an effective mentoring program. Nominees acknowledge the potential of other people by helping them become the best version of themselves to contribute to the travel and tourism industry. Woman Foodpreneur This award recognises women who have found and continuously finds opportunity and avenue to showcase food in tourism. Nominees are innovative women who provide visitors with a unique and memorable tourism experience centred around food & beverage. Inspirational Entrepreneur This award recognises entrepreneurs who make a difference in tourism with a pioneering spirit. Their influence encourages women to enter the tourism industry. They share a love of people, have a positive attitude, and make themselves heard and deliver solutions in the travel industry that inspire others. Nominees are female entrepreneurs who make a difference in tourism with a pioneering spirit, who dare to dream, have a vision, a goal and a desire to show that there are no limits. Nominate Now Women of Corporate Social Responsibility Sponsor this category This category recognises and celebrates women who integrate the heart for corporate social responsibility in the fibre of their being; women who advocate for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); women who help in preserving local traditions of communities in travel; and women who centre on inclusivity in diversity. Sustainable Development Advocate This award recognises women who provide enriching experiences for tourists and develop a better understanding of local cultural, social and environmental issues. They show commitment to achieving sustainable development goals. They contribute to the preservation of natural and cultural heritage. Nominees are women role models through their impactful CSR framework that clearly outlines sustainability, stakeholder engagement and values alignment. Community Champion This award recognises women leaders who make a difference through more meaningful connections with local people; the women achievers who have created travel experiences which highlight respect and involvement in the traditions of local communities. Their business and activities show the improvement in the quality of life for the community through active engagement and collaboration. Nominees are strong-willed and driven women who create travel experiences involving local communities, whilst respecting traditions and culture. Humanitarian of Travel This award recognises women who relentlessly perform philanthropic deeds. They are women whose mission is no one left behind. They are women who support charitable causes and find a way to promote altruistic activities by having travel and tourism as their platform. Nominees are philanthropic women whose heart is found in the space of generosity to those in need. Nominate Now Women of the Future Sponsor this category This category recognises and celebrates the women of the future of Asian travel; women who innovate new practices; women who create or discover new technologies; women who contribute fresh ideas - all for the betterment of current practices and anticipation of the future. Tourism Innovator This award recognises those who successfully find creative and innovative ways to develop their product or service through innovative business models, technology, and processes to increase productivity and performance. Nominees of this award are women who implement innovative business models or technologies in the tourism industry that allow for more effective and efficient use of time, skills, and resources. Tech Trailblazer This award shines the light on women who focus on enterprise technology startups. This category identifies the most innovative company founders and entrepreneurs who transformed the way people travel with the cognizance of technological and commercial innovation as seen in their excellent work. Nominees are women who are best known for their start-ups in the travel & hospitality industry; start-ups who contribute to technological advancement in the tourism industry. Forward Thinker in Travel This award recognises outstanding contributions, achievements or improvements in hospitality with fresh ideas and new solutions brought by women who contribute to Human Resources, Marketing, Crisis Management or Guest Experiences to make these happen. These pioneers show they can reimagine travel by initiating preparedness for the future of the industry. The nominees are female pioneers who showed they can rethink travel by introducing fresh ideas and new solutions for future-proofing. Nominate Now Essence of Women Award Sponsor this category This category recognises and celebrates women who have shown indefatigable spirit in making a difference in Asian Travel destinations despite the many challenges we have faced in the tourism industry in the sectors of hospitality, travel, airline, OTAs, travel agencies, and much more. Positive Disruptor This award recognises empowered women that contribute to the positive transformations and innovations in the travel industry. Nominees are women who brave the unchartered waters of the tourism and travel industry by disrupting the norm to inspire rethinking of current practices. Rising Star in Travel This award shines the spotlight on women who rise in their own right in the tourism industry. They are women who played an important part in business growth in their endeavours by exuding a positive impact in the tourism industry. Nominees are emerging and promising women in the industry who show the leadership required for the tourism of tomorrow. Spirit of Resilience Award This award celebrates women who are determined and focused on making a difference during challenging times; Women whose positive mindset inspires courage and resilience. The nominees under this category are women of strength who are unyielding in the face of adversity. They stay the course in pursuit of their passion. Nominate Now Male Champion for Gender Equality Sponsor this category This category recognises male leaders who support diversity and inclusion in the workplace and raise awareness on diversity-related issues. These men have made a difference in the lives of women in Asian travel. C-Level Male Champion This award is for a C-Level male executive who has made an outstanding contribution through their demonstration of a strong commitment to women-centric initiatives that are rolled out within their organization. Rising Male Champion This award is for a man who rose from the ranks and is known for continuously raising awareness for fairness and gender equality in the workplace. Man of Resilience This award is for a man who has withstood the test of time and adversity without compromising equality, respect, and inclusivity in the workplace. Nominate Now Women Champion in Travel Asia 2023 Sponsor this category This category recognises female leaders who support diversity and inclusion in the workplace and raise awareness on diversity-related issues. These women have made a difference in the lives of women in Asian travel. C-Level Woman Champion This award is for a C-Level female executive who has made an outstanding contribution not just to women-centric but to the promotion of awareness in gender equality and diversity. Rising Woman Champion This award is for a woman who rose from the ranks and is known for continuously moving and shaking the travel industry with policies supportive of fairness and gender equality in the workplace. Woman of Resilience This award is for a woman who has withstood the test of time and adversity without compromising equality, respect, and inclusivity in the workplace. HALL OF FAMER: MOST INSPIRING WOMAN IN OF TRAVEL ASIA 2023 The most inspiring woman in travel Asia 2023 is an unstoppable force in Asian travel and tourism. Her power is her influence that awakens hope and faith in those of others. She is a mover and a shaker of the norm as she is also a shaper of the future of the industry. She is a champion and a walking light of inner strength and inspiration in Asian travel. Nominate Now
Be covered if your trip is disrupted by heavy rainfall
Singlife will pay up to SGD150 to travellers whose single trip plans are disrupted by heavy rainfall. All countries and regions globally are included in the Rainfall Protection coverage, with the exception of certain countries in the Middle East and Africa. Singlife with Aviva, a homegrown financial services company, has introduced Rainfall Protection cover for travellers, in partnership with Arbol Inc, a global climate risk solutions platform. Singlife is the first insurer in Singapore to offer this innovative parametric insurance product designed to help consumers manage the impact of unexpected weather conditions in an increasingly volatile environment. Pan Jinglong, Head, General Insurance, Singlife with Aviva, said: “We are pleased to be the first insurer in Singapore offering this innovative Rainfall Protection coverage, which adds another dimension to our comprehensive and award-winning travel insurance portfolio. Singlife has taken a significant step in advancing the next generation of sustainability-centric insurance solutions, leading the way for our industry to prepare our customers for evolving climate conditions during their travels.” This solution is underwritten in collaboration with Arbol. The company leverages cutting-edge technologies such as smart contracts and artificial intelligence underwriting so customers can look forward to a simple, transparent and competitive pricing model, as well as hassle free, contactless payments without delay. Hong Guo, Chief Insurance Officer, Arbol, said: “We are excited for the Arbol platform to be powering the first Rainfall Protection solution in Singapore for travellers. This cutting-edge programme leverages Arbol’s industry leading pricing tools and dedicated data infrastructure to provide travellers with a novel solution for managing climate risks. We look forward to working with Singlife with Aviva together in the future to deliver more data-driven, climate resilience insurance products to meet the needs of customers and businesses globally.” Singlife’s travel insurance policies are designed to cater to the evolving needs of the modern traveller. In May 2021, when minimum medical cover limits were imposed by certain countries, Singlife increased its limits for overseas medical expenses due to COVID-19, up to S$200,000, in addition to unlimited medical evacuation cover offered. These policies put customers at the heart of the business and provide peace of mind for any last-minute changes to their travel plans. Singlife was recently recognised as Domestic General Insurer of the Year for its comprehensive travel insurance offering at the Insurance Asia Awards 2022.
Luxury Airbnb alternative Plum Guide raises USD31 million and to disrupt homestay market
Plum Guide has announced that it has extended its Series B funding round to raise a total of USD31m. The investment, which builds on a USD9m cash injection led by Beringea late last year, strengthens the company’s position to capitalise on the ‘revenge travel’ boom. The round also incorporates USD3.5m raised through a successful crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube, which enabled Plum Guide’s fans, guests, and hosts to invest in its future growth. The investment will allow Plum Guide to accelerate its growth as it creates the definitive list of the world’s most extraordinary holiday homes. Plum Guide’s distinctive vision, to create a world-class trust mark for travel, has been core to the company’s success to date which sees it outranking all competitors as the most recommended homestay company. Plum Guide finds and awards the best homes in each market through a unique combination of data, technology and expert ‘home critics’. By offering a curated alternative to mass-market booking platforms and selecting only the top 3% of properties in any destination, the company attracts a mature, urban, affluent consumer segment who expect an exceptional experience every time. This latest funding round signals the start of the travel boom with global travellers shunning hotels in favour of alternative and more personal accommodation with British holidaymakers planning to spend GBP800 more on a holiday this year compared to 2021. Doron Meyassed Founder and CEO Doron Meyassed says: “With British consumers spending more in 2022 than in previous years, there is no room for error and so we strive to set that global standard for quality in the travel sector that has previously been lacking. We are catering to discerning global travellers who simply expect the best; they want unique properties in exciting destinations for a homestay in comfort and style and this investment will allow us to scale up to meet that demand.” Karen McCormick, Chief Investment Officer at Beringea, commented: “As consumers start making up for lost time, there is going to be vast demand for exceptional, reliable travel experiences. The entrepreneurial experience of Doron and his remarkable team has ensured that the pandemic has simply driven the company from strength to strength, and its impressive performance as lockdowns have eased demonstrates that Plum Guide is a business strongly positioned to harness the ‘revenge’ travel boom.”
PATA Gold Award winners to be announced live during Virtual PTM 2020
Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) will be announcing the PATA Gold Awards 2020 live during Virtual PTM 2020. Supported and sponsored since 1995 by the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), this year’s awards will recognise the achievements of 21 Gold Awards and three Grand Title Winners during the Online PATA Gold Awards Presentation on 24 September. The PATA Gold Awards 2020 attracted 121 entries from 62 organisations and individuals worldwide. The winners will be selected by an independent judging committee of 16 personalities from various destinations. Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, director of MGTO, said: “The spirit of innovation acknowledged by the PATA Gold Awards is more than ever in high demand, as we are called to unite and revive the industry, amid the unprecedented global disruption brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. As a tourism city, Macao is proud to continue its long-standing support to PATA, helping to bring to the limelight some of the very best practices in our industry.” “The winners of the PATA Gold Awards set industry standards for excellence and innovation and provides the association with the perfect opportunity to recognise and reward the very best the Asia Pacific travel industry has to offer,” said PATA CEO Dr. Mario Hardy. PATA will present 21 Gold Awards and three Grand Title Winners for best of show entries in the following broad categories: marketing, sustainability and human capital development. This year, PATA has enhanced the PATA Gold Awards by introducing several new categories in order to reinforce its position as an innovative and prestigious award for the Asia Pacific travel and tourism industry. New categories include climate change initiative, tourism for all and youth empowerment initiative. Virtual PTM is being organised in conjunction with the Sichuan International Travel Expo with the support of the Leshan Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism Bureau.
Packdat start-up! Disrupting the travel market with Felix Lee
Felix Lee Zheng De looks like any other Singaporean engineering student: lanky, bespectacled, wearing jeans and trainers, raring to go anywhere. What sets this twenty-something apart is that he has already gone through enough business cycles to know what sells for cohorts of his generation, who enjoy group travel on a bargain. As part of the team behind Packdat, a community platform that helps group travellers plan their trips with the help of links and emoji ratings, Felix explains to Travel Daily how mixing together a great concept, ambition, learnings, and a large dose of fun can get Singaporeans to ‘Pack My Trip’: … Packdat start-up! Disrupting the travel market with Felix LeeRead More »
Startup that lets multiple travel groups meet halfway hailed in 2018 Business Travel Show
Group trip organisers and business travellers in multinational organisations can now breathe easier thanks to a new platform where they can plan multi-origin group travel for face-to-face meetings. After six-way ‘battle of the start-ups’ in this year’s Business Travel Show (BTS) Launchpad, TroopTravel has emerged the grand prize winner of the 2018 Business Travel Disrupt Awards. Officially listed in Spain, TroopTravel assists group travel organisers with an algorithm that combines big data and machine learning capabilities. The algorithm integrates visa requirements, ease of travel, fees, and other factors when recommending the best possible combination of price and travel time for each potential meeting location. The metasearch engine also facilitates side-by-side comparison of up to 30 meeting locations. By keying in each group’s point of origin and the communal travel date, trip planners can see where they can save on cost and travel time. But the TroopTravel blog argues that its most important function is to 'increase collective happiness' by allowing executives and employees alike to build trust with each other through informal discussions and face-to-face conversations. It says that increased face time and co-working activities lead to increased creative synergy, translating to higher employee productivity. It also professes that this connection makes it easier for corporates to manage information flow and distribution. TroopTravel has presented case studies showing how its services work for groups of colleagues or friends who are spread across different locations. It indicates that it has agreements with leading references in the travel industry to give trip planners the security of booking with companies they know. Meeting great expectations "A lot of innovation in the travel space is about evolution not revolution -- solutions that tinker at the edge of the market" -- BTS Launchpad 2018 chair judge Nick Easen The Launchpad judging panel, which included Buying Business Travel digital editor Molly Dyson, Business Travel iQ community & content manager Amanda Greenwood, and business travel buyer Nikki Rogan, was impressed by this year’s crop of winners. Predictive flight delay start-up Flightsayer took second place while AI-powered online hotel booking start-up Arbitrip entered third. “The top three showed true disruptive qualities, showing some real innovation that could have a profound effect on the business travel space,” chair judge Nick Easen commented. Business Travel Show portfolio director David Chapple (2nd from left) with TroopTravel executives (L-R) Dennis Vilovic, Leonard Cremer and Rhyno Janse van Rensburg “It’s great to get recognition from BTS, especially given that we’re still a young start-up and the other five start-ups in the final are all amazing,” Leonard Cremer, one of three TroopTravel co-founders (third from left in above photo) said after receiving the award from BTS portfolio director David Chapple. “We came to the show for the change to talk to potential customers and partners directly and it’s been really exciting. It means a lot to us to be appreciated and applauded for something we believe in so strongly,” added the South Africa-based co-founder. Also part of the 2018 panel of judges was Gili Lichtman, co-founder and sales VP of FairFly. As last year’s Business Travel Disrupt Award winner, here’s what she had to say about TroopTravel: “Being at the Business Travel Show, and then winning the Disrupt Award, gave FairFly great exposure and helped us establish many meaningful customer relationships as well as fruitful industry partnerships. We hope that TroopTravel benefits in the same way and we look forward to seeing them bigger and better than ever.” TroopTravel won a free exhibition stand at next year’s Business Travel Show worth GBP 8,000 (around US$11,200), plus free exposure to over 7,500 industry professionals. BTS introduced Launchpad in 2016 to provide a free platform for new business travel ventures to showcase their travel tech products and solutions. The other finalists included Gaest.com, a Northern Europe online marketplace for listing, discovering and booking unique meeting spaces; Amaze, a back-office solution that helps to improve visibility over business travel spending; and Wizme, an end-to-end system that brings complete transparency, control and order in all meetings space and venue hire activities across the entire organisation. TroopTravel corporate platform
Rich Media Exchange makes UK debut
Rich Media Exchange (RME) has launched its visual content resource in the UK, giving travel agents and suppliers the ability to create, archive and access thousands of images and videos to drive customer engagement. Kulin Strimbu, president and CEO of US-based Rich Media Exchange. UK agencies can now access more than 500,000 high-quality images and 2,000-plus videos of popular destinations around the world for free. Travel suppliers including airlines, hotels and attractions can leverage RME’s extensive library for a nominal fee, bringing their products and services to life through a marketing solution that capitalises on growing consumer demand for dynamic visual content. “Online video now accounts for 74% of all online traffic and online shoppers who view demo videos are twice as likely to purchase than non-viewers,” said Kulin Strimbu, president and CEO of US-based Rich Media Exchange. “Video has been proven to increase click-through rates, improve customer engagement and drive sales. To remain competitive, it is essential the travel industry embraces this trend.” Strimbu refers to statistics from insivia.com, which reveal the true impact of video on consumer buying patterns. The inclusion of a video on a website landing page can increase conversion rates by up to 80%, according to digital consultancy firm, while marketers who use video grow revenue 49% faster than non-video users and 51% of them believe this type of content generates the best ROI. Recently named a finalist in the Travel Technology Europe (TTE) Disrupt Awards, RME has been providing digital asset management services to the travel industry for the past decade, simplifying the use of rich media, including video, to help agents and suppliers drive sales. RME offers agents an easy-to-navigate portal and a topical search engine, while suppliers can take advantage of a full range of services including content curation, production and distribution, as well as audience measurement. The company’s UK sales and marketing director, Josephine Bellanca, said distributing video and images via RME promised companies strong return on investment, significantly expanding the shelf life of their brand, product or message. “Rich Media Exchange provides a one-stop shop for hotels, airlines, restaurants, attractions and other travel-related suppliers who require professional and strategic management for their digital assets,” she explained. “The UK market has already shown strong interest in RME’s content solutions and production expertise and we expect sales to grow quickly as word spreads about this new marketing solution for the travel and hospitality industry.” For a demonstration of the portal and RME services, click here.
Rich Media Exchange Introduces Unique Visual Content Resource to UK Travel Industry
US-based firm brings its rich media solutions across the pond for the first time, helping agents and suppliers boost look-to-book ratios Rich Media Exchange (RME) has launched its visual content resource in the UK, giving travel agents and suppliers the ability to create, archive and access thousands of images and videos to drive customer engagement. UK agencies can now access more than 500,000 high-quality images and 2,000-plus videos of popular destinations around the world for free. Travel suppliers including airlines, hotels and attractions can leverage RME’s extensive library for a nominal fee, bringing their products and services to life through a marketing solution that capitalises on growing consumer demand for dynamic visual content. “Online video now accounts for 74% of all online traffic and online shoppers who view demo videos are twice as likely to purchase than non-viewers,” said Kulin Strimbu, President and CEO of US-based Rich Media Exchange. “Video has been proven to increase click-through rates, improve customer engagement and drive sales. To remain competitive, it is essential the travel industry embraces this trend.” Recently named a finalist in the Travel Technology Europe (TTE) Disrupt Awards, RME has been providing digital asset management services to the travel industry for the past decade, simplifying the use of rich media to help agents and suppliers drive sales. RME offers agents an easy-to-navigate portal and a topical search engine, while suppliers can take advantage of a full range of services including content curation, production and distribution, as well as audience measurement. The company’s UK Sales and Marketing Director, Josephine Bellanca, said distributing video and images via RME promised companies strong return on investment, significantly expanding the shelf life of their brand, product or message. “Rich Media Exchange provides a one-stop shop for hotels, airlines, restaurants, attractions and other travel-related suppliers who require professional and strategic management for their digital assets,” she explained. “The UK market has already shown strong interest in RME’s content solutions and production expertise and we expect sales to grow quickly as word spreads about this new marketing solution for the travel and hospitality industry.” For a demonstration of the portal and RME services, click here.
Record-breaking year for TTE Europe as organisers report 7% visitor hike
Travel Technology Europe has reported a record-breaking year with initial figures showing a 7% increase in visitor numbers: 6,392 attendees compared to 5,900 in 2016. TTE 2017 Taking place at Olympia London last week, the 2017 Travel Technology Europe was the biggest in the show’s 14-year history – a sell out with 140 exhibitors (including 54 new suppliers), an increase of 43% on 2016. Most exhibitors have already rebooked their stands for 2018, which is slated for 21-22 February at the same venue. 2017 exhibitors included Sabre, Atcore and Tigerbay, Vibe Software, Comtec, Dolphin Dynamics, Trivago, Digital Trip, Infor, Email Center, DCS Plus, Wex, Codegen, Purple Vision, Paxport (Multicom), RMS The Hospitality Cloud, JFA Systems, SDL, Sitecore, Open Destinations, PCI Booking, OTA insight, Guestline, Cornerstone and Celligra. Organisers invested significantly in this year’s event, introducing a new VIP programme, which saw 140 VIP’s attend, series of packed-out Tech Huddles, mobile app and Poken networking technology. They also doubled the size of the Launchpad, which supports innovative start-ups: 15 companies exhibited compared to eight last year and the second Travel Technology Disrupt Award was won by Flyto, the new service that allows travellers to pay for flights in easy, fixed monthly instalments rather than upfront in one go. The conference sessions were busy throughout, with keynotes delivered by Google Cloud, easyJet, WayBlazer, Contiki, Decode, Button and Hotels.com. “Travel Technology Europe has proven once again that is the leading technology show for the travel and hospitality markets in Europe,” commented portfolio director David Chapple. “The show sold out weeks ago and we were delighted to see so many innovative suppliers with truly creative solutions at this year’s event. To achieve a visitor increase of 7% after similar growth last year is phenomenal. It’s both indicative of the growing and increasingly influential tech hubs we have in the UK, and testament to the quality of buyers who attend, the incredible content in our conference sessions and the sheer amount of business that takes place in just two days. TTE 2017 witnessed a 7% hike in visitor numbers “The impact – current and potential – that technology has on the travel industry for travellers, sellers and buyers – is beyond exciting and we can’t wait to see Travel Technology Europe continue to grow and evolve to meet the needs of this industry.” Travel Technology Europe, held annually in London for 14 years, is Europe’s largest specialised exhibition and conference bringing together 5,900 travel technology professionals. This long established and reputable event connects travel technology buyers and managers with the suppliers, knowledge and contacts to help innovate for the future of travel. It is the largest travel technology event in Europe, allowing travel technology buyers and managers to evaluate thousands of products and services from over 130 global travel brands and innovative start-up companies across the travel technology sector. Running alongside the exhibition is Europe’s largest conference programme designed to meet knowledge requirements of beginners through to experienced travel buyers. Independently produced and supported by more than 120 expert speakers, the 50 topical sessions cover the full spectrum of travel technology facilitating peer-to-peer learning and debate to enable companies to drive the industry forward. Travel Technology Europe provides the opportunity to meet with 5,900 professionals from across the European travel and technology community. From peer-to-peer and supplier networking sessions to informal social events, the event allows attendees to build new relationships and to share knowledge and best practice.
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