The Landmark Bangkok Hotel, organized by Travel Media Applications in co-operation with PATA Thailand
The 2nd Digi.travel Conference & Expo, organized by Travel Media Applications in co-operation with PATA Thailand Chapter, presents an inspiring roster of speakers who will address the many challenges faced by the travel industry in Thailand in the digital age of tourism. The Expo is the top annual meeting point for experts from the eTourism, mTourism, travel technology, digital travel marketing and distribution channels with decision makers, entrepreneurs, professionals from the travel & hospitality industry of Thailand, ASEAN countries as well as ROW, where delegates can exchange knowledge and experiences, to learn and do business.
"Year by year new digital technologies are evolving", says Theodore Koumelis of Travel Media Applications. "The Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, Virtual & Augmented Reality, Digital Cashless Payments and many more redefine the way the travel & hospitality industry does business. The new breed of travelers, aka the "Millennials" who were born with digital devices in their hands are demanding and they know how to find what they need NOW. We no longer can afford to work with yesterday's practices in the 'NOW Economy'. With the Digi.travel Conference & Expo we offer to the industry a high level of knowledge and expertise as well as hands-on solutions through a great line-up of speakers and technology providers, helping travel & hospitality professionals keep abreast of the digital evolution."
"At PATA Thailand Chapter, we recognise that digital is part of life. It connects us all whether we are an airline, a hotel, a tour operator, an influencer or a user. With this in mind, PATA Thailand Chapter believes it's essential for us to bring the Digi.travel Conference & Expo in Thailand." said Nino Jotikasthira, Chairman of PATA Thailand Chapter
Presentations and keynote addresses include "The big challenges of today and tomorrow" by the CEO of PATA, Dr. Mario Hardy, "Thailand 4.0 and Insights on the Digitization of the Thai Tourism Industry", a fresh report by Roland Berger, and "Travel innovations in China that spread worldwide" by Ctrip. Speakers are also addressing:
• How you can be part of the revolution that Artificial Intelligence brings by Zumata
• How the power of Technology helps people go places by Expedia
• Digital Payments and Cryptocurrencies by expert Per Lind
• The Next Steps towards Digitization of your Business by Professor Dr. Marianna Sigala
• Very practical insights that you can use the next day from TripAdvisor
• New business models to work with OTAs by Traveliko and with Business Travelers by BudgetBusinessTravel
• Insights on how a tourism authority can leverage a destination and the travel businesses using social media by Mekong Tourism and Bangkok River Partners
• How travel & hospitality companies prepare themselves for the millennials, and how they adopt to the technologies by a very vibrant panel of special guests
• Also, discover digital projects of excellence at the Digital Innovation Awards (evening program)
The conference features a wide range of exceptional solution providers at the Expo, including PayPal, Andovar, Ematic Solutions, Andaman SEO, Sure2Trips, Zumata. The event offers insight and best practice exchange, knowledge and lead-sharing, as well as open discussions on how travel stakeholders can take advantage of innovation to secure the future of their fast-changing industry.
The event location, the Landmark Bangkok Hotel guarantees an excellent hospitality experience with a great meeting setup, coffee and lunch breaks and a relaxing atmosphere including evening drinks.
The 2nd Digi.travel Conference & Expo is sponsored by Khiri Travel, PIGS, BMAsia, and Vivaldi Integrated Public Relations.
For more information, or to register for reduced entry prices, please visit http://thailand2017.digi.travel
