Distribution, packaging, Asia Pacific, tours and attractions - just a few of the hot topics featured at this year’s Phocuswright Europe event.
The program, just released, brings together the industry's largest group of travel industry executives, investors and startups under one roof.
The premier event devoted to online travel, technology and distribution takes place in Amsterdam from May 15 to 17. Register now for the 2018 event here.
Program highlights – with more to be announced soon - include:
Executive Interview: Thomas Cook - hear from the inventor of the tour operating business on how the legacy company is reinventing itself in a digital-first world.
Executive Roundtable - New Activities In The Destination Sector: with the global travel activities market positioned to reach more than $171 billion by 2021, the time is now for companies to get in the game. Learn what it takes to break new ground in the fragmented marketplace.
WIT Europe: Insights to Succeed in Asia - the current reality is that growth is dependent on winning and succeeding in Asia. Hear from leading Asian travel insiders as well as European brands that have conquered the region on the rise of mobile, tech adoption in emerging countries and more.
Keynote: Asia Is Eating The World - the lessons from Asia are having a global impact, with software and the “Amazon-ization” of travel leading the way. What can we expect in the future?
Keynote: Lufthansa - hear from the leader in airline distribution on how Lufthansa and sister brands Eurowings and SWISS are redefining distribution strategies, technologies and capabilities for future flights.
3 in 30: The Tech Talk - Blockchain. Artificial intelligence. Chats and Bots. Learn everything you need to know about the next wave of tech innovation.
One of the highlights from 2017's event in Amsterdam:
Executive Interview: Paul English of Lola