The best way for travel businesses in the west to understand the nuances and issues associated with operating in Asia Pacific is to learn from those at the sharp end.
Many companies have come and gone, assuming the way the markets operate there are the same as their own back yard.
Think again.
Phocuswright Europe 2018 gathered a quarter of experts to unravel the complexities and opportunities of the digital travel sector in Asia.
Joining WebinTravel founder Siew Hoon Yeoh on-stage were:
- Rod Cuthbert, executive chairman at Rome2Rio
- Stephan Ekbergh, founder and CEO at Travelstart
- Bobby Healy, chief technology officer at CarTrawler
- Kei Shibata, co-founder and CEO at Venture Republic
Shibata and Cuthbert joined PhocusWire for a discussion following the session on the main stage.
Executive Roundtable: Lessons From Asia
Post-match interview: Lessons from Asia