Interviews

Insightful talks with Travel & Hospitality experts on industry challenges, opportunities, and innovative solutions.

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April 18th, 2024

The Hospitality Advantage: Real Stories of AI in Action – Introduction

In this series we'll be speaking with a variety of companies in the Travel & Hospitality industry who have embraced the use of AI technologies.
David Chestler & Fabiana Moura, President @ ProVision Partners International - SVP & SME of Travel & Hospitality @ Encora
April 16th, 2024

Why Experiences, the Best Part of Travel, Fail to Convert

Why is customer data the crux to resolving the conversion problem for experiences and what can travel brands do about it?
Alejandro Gomez Losada Rosso, VP of Revenue @ Holibob
April 10th, 2024

Adventure Insurance: Using Technology to Insure the Modern-Day Explorer

How has Travel Insurance changed and where is it going?
Clint Meyers, Director of Business Development @ Redpoint Travel Protection
April 3rd, 2024

Transforming Workforce Travel

Workforce travel is evolving: Discover innovative solutions reshaping the mobilization of workforce crews.
Trevor Haynes, President & CEO @ LodgeLink
March 20th, 2024

Travel Trends and Consumer Behavior

What factors are influencing travel decision-making?
Mabel Omoniyi, Chief of Staff @ Wakanow NG
March 12th, 2024

Discover How Your Competitors Keep Users Hooked

How can companies gain a competitive advantage by seeing how competitors grow, retain & engage with their users?
Idan Vakrat, Chief Product & Technology Officer
March 7th, 2024

Going Back to the Future: Traversing AI Implementation – [Segment 5/5]

All you need to know in order to traverse AI implementation, including who is responsible for the implementation of AI technology within an organization, how to determine which AI technologies to implement and where, how to "sell" AI within an organization and as a B2B solution and the importance of tracking KPIs and iteration for future road mapping.
David Chestler, Sally Kelly & Martin Chevalley, ProVision Partners International - InnSpire
February 22nd, 2024

Unlocking AI’s Full Potential Through Testing and Iteration – [Segment 4/5]

What strategies can you employ for post-implementation, including gaining valuable customer feedback and making informed decisions on road mapping and potential pivots in the AI strategy?
David Chestler & Jorge Hernandez, President, ProVision Partners International - Principal ML Research Engineer @ Encora
February 21st, 2024

Using Technology to Connect Travelers and Tourists with Authentic Local Artisans

How can authentic cultural experiences like artisan workshops redefine and enrich travel?
Rana Saad, Founder & CEO @ Tuzmo
February 14th, 2024

Managing the APPocalyse with Andrej Safundzic

How can organizations improve their app usage, entitlements, and spending?
Andrej Safundzic, CEO @ Lumos
February 8th, 2024

From Design Led Thinking to Implementing Real-world AI Solutions – [Segment 3/5]

After the worthwhile process of empathizing, defining the problem, ideating, and prototyping it's time to implement your AI solution. Should you build or buy? What implementation challenges can you expect and how can you overcome them? What are some real-world examples of AI implementation in the hospitality industry?
David Chestler & Martin Chevalley, President @ Provision Partners - CEO & Co-Founder @ InnSpire
viren baraiya
February 6th, 2024

How Generative AI Impacts the Way Software Is Built

How are developers weaving genAI models into their business workflows?
Viren Baraiya, Co-Founder & Co-CTO @ Orkes
February 1st, 2024

Subscriptions Without Borders

While the travel industry was an early adopter of subscription revenue (shoutout to timeshares!), buying preferences are changing. How can the industry meet travelers where they are in terms of "how to buy"?
John Sarver, Innovation and Technology Consultant @ saaslogic
January 31st, 2024

New Hotel Tech Enabling Incredible Experiences

How can hotels offer their guests incredible travel experiences and activities?
Fran Kauzlaric, Co-Founder @ Turneo
January 30th, 2024

Loyalty Programs in a Post-COVID World

How can banks, airlines, and hotels fix their broken loyalty programs in the wake of excess elite status, credit card perks, and outstanding loyalty points?
John Taylor Garner, Founder & CEO @ Odynn