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The Future of the Travel Industry After COVID-19

As COVID-19 has shutdown and heavily impacted travel, we want to better understand how the travel industry recover. We will discuss the challenges, the steps the travel industry will need to take to stay in business, and if it will vary for leisure vs. business travel.

This is a unique opportunity for passionate, expert professionals to join 20+ panelists to advance the thinking in this field. This engagement is moderated by an expert Facilitator and is open asynchronously, around-the-clock for your convenience.

Every two weeks, the facilitator will introduce a new subtopic – each theme exploring a new facet related to the future of the travel and hospitality industry.

Activities include:
1. Explore a variety of themes
2. Map the competitive landscape (i.e. emerging trends, disruptive tech, etc.)
3. React to the latest media/reports in this space
4. One-to-one engagement with other panelists

peopleExpert participation

- Travel Chief Strategy Officer
- Travel Chief Marketing Officer
- Travel Industry Experts (hotel, airline, agency)
- Travel Industry Analyst or Industry Researcher
- Crisis Economist
- Sociologist.

Applicants
Richard Torria
Chief Operating Officer | Global Vice President | Father
Chief Operating Officer of worlds largest global event organizer
Michael Schaib
General Manager at Best Western
I am a hospitality veteran with managerial experience in several countries amongst Asia and Europe. With 20+ years industry experience in my pocket I am happy to assist.
Amit Prakas
Virtually helping customer focused businesses to recover from COVID-19 crisis | Hotel Business Expert
Amit Prakash is an international hospitality business trainer, speaker and consultant with 15+ years of action packed and quality experience. He brings his customers the most effective training and business practices after practical learning, performing, leading and training in globally renowned brands like Hilton, Starwood (Marriott), InterContinental (IHG), ITC, Millennium Hotels & Resorts, etc. Amit has led and trained teams in Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Revenue, Loyalty and Brands across portfolio of Luxury, Upscale and Boutique brands. His exposure comes from working in global markets like Singapore (covering South East Asia), India (covering South Asia), Dubai & Nigeria. Academically, he holds a Master of Business Administration, specialising in Marketing and a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management. Amit is the Founder of Motivus Consulting and Partner of Revnomix Solutions, together specialising in complete business training and consulting services. He is also the Executive Committee (EXCO) member of Asia Professional Speakers - Singapore, asia’s largest and highly sought after global association of Speakers, Trainers, Authors and Coaches. He has been entrusted with 3 key responsibilities: Secretary, Membership Chair and Convention committee member. Amit is well known for his high level of customisation in training, speaking and consulting assignments ensuring highest Return on Investment (ROI) for his customers. To learn more about Amit’s experience and testimonials, please visit his LinkedIn profile: www.linkedin.com/in/amit-prakash-motivus
Kem Aldrich Lim
President at International Journeys Inc
For the past 8years, I have led my travel business International Journeys Inc. An outbound travel agency based in Manila Philippines. Our expertise is with series group travel, blocking airlines in bulk and wholesaling tours to our travel agent peers. I can share knowledge and insights with travel in the Asian region, particularly southeast Asia.
Sue Sheats
Promoting Global Leaders in Socially Responsible Travel
I have called the travel industry my home for over 30 years. With a broad range of clients, predominantly in the leisure sector, I have watched the industry twist, turn, and morph through economic collapse, political unrest, weather-related disasters, technology upheaval, etc. Each time, the industry as a whole, came out stronger, however, not necessarily wiser. This global pandemic is a completely different animal that will necessitate extraordinary leadership to navigate the bumpy ride ahead. There are a number of forward-thinking travel industry leaders who see Covid-19 as the opportunity to make some long-needed revisions to the way we travel and specifically why we travel. I am encouraged by the emergence of these visionaries and have the good fortune to recognize their contributions to the future of travel.
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Pinaki Banerjee, Program Director at ITC InfoTech

“It is a perfect platform not just to share
but to learn and stay updated.”


Armando Leyva, HR Director at 360º HC

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The Future of the Travel Industry After COVID-19