Digital Travel Summit APAC 2026 | Travel eCommerce Event

Navigating the Future of Travel: Building Trust in an AI-Driven World

This year’s summit gathered 300+ attendees from leading travel brands across APAC and beyond under the theme “Navigating the Future of Travel: Building Trust in an AI-Driven World.” Over two days, leaders in marketing, eCommerce, CX, and digital shared strategies on adapting to evolving customer behaviours, harnessing AI for growth, and building trust across the customer journey. With thought-provoking keynotes, engaging panels, and collaborative discussions, the summit delivered actionable insights to help shape the future of digital travel.

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Testimonials From Satisfied Customers

“The shared content has been thought provoking, and the exchanged ideas were an excellent opportunity”

Juliana Kua
Singapore Tourism Board

“The speaker lineup was top-notch; I found myself learning just as much as I was sharing. The depth of insight, the fresh perspectives, and the openness of the conversations truly stood out.”

Diko Kissimon
Director, APAC, Nas Daily & 1000 Media

The discussions were forward-thinking, and the opportunity to engage with fellow professionals provided invaluable connections

Andrew Budiman
Teleperformance

Tech-Driven. Future-Focused.
Our 2025 Digital Travel Speakers Included.

Kenneth Lim

Assistant Chief Executive, Marketing Group
Singapore Tourism Board

Ravi Shankar

Chief Marketing Officer
AirAsia MOVE

James Park

CEO
Rakuten Travel Singapore

Ricky So

Chief Commercial Officer
Pelago by Singapore Airlines

Ru Yi

AVP of International Markets, APAC
Trip.com

Jeannette Ho

Vice President, Head of Brand-Commercial
Banyan Group

Mason Tay

Director, Global Markets Growth
Tripadvisor

Erin Kok

Associate Director, Performance Marketing
Klook

Andre Sin

Global Head of Digital Sales
Cathay Pacific Airways

Mark Shrives

Senior Director, Marriott Digital Services
Marriott International

Sam Woollard

CMO
Travala.com

Grace Ang

Loyalty Manager, Middle East, Africa & Asia Pacific,
Accor

Nuno Guerreiro

Regional Director, Partner Services, APAC (South APAC & Chains)
Booking.com

Zeeshan Khan

Head of Marketing
Legoland Malaysia

Takuya Matsuo

Chief Marketing Officer, Executive Officer
ZIPAIR

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Top 10 Takeaways from Digital Travel APAC Summit 2025

What attendees and speakers are still talking about...

Seamless Experience Matters Most

Travelers expect consistency across online and offline touchpoints; a smooth, unified experience drives trust and loyalty.

Human Connection Still Wins

While AI and chatbots are powerful, they can’t replace empathy. The brands that combine tech efficiency with genuine human touch will stand out.

AI is a Must-Have, Not a Nice-to-Have

From smarter targeting to predictive itineraries, AI is now core to travel strategy. But it’s a learning journey as the technology rapidly evolves.

Quality Over Quantity

Success lies not in attracting more tourists, but the right tourists—those who value culture, spend responsibly, and leave a positive impact.

The Rise of the AI Customer

Future travellers may plan and book through AI assistants. Optimising for discoverability with both humans and machines is key.

Data Consolidation is a Superpower

Unified guest data enables hyper-personalisation, sharper segmentation, stronger loyalty, and more direct bookings.

Experimentation Drives Growth

Testing ideas quickly and scaling what works ensures brands stay agile, cut through noise, and adapt fast to shifting behaviours.

Localisation Unlocks New Markets

Winning in China means mastering social commerce and WeChat; in India, hyper-local content, languages, and payments build stronger connections.

Loyalty Beyond Points

Recognition, tailored perks, and emotional connection now drive loyalty more than discounts, with data-led segmentation enabling meaningful engagement.

Crypto & Seamless Payments Shape the Future

Frictionless, transparent, and global payment options like crypto are set to transform booking experiences and attract tech-savvy, borderless travellers.

What People Are Saying About Digital Travel

“The audience was highly engaged, bringing thoughtful questions and diverse perspectives from across the travel industry.”

Nakul Kothari
Head of APAC & Middle East
Juspay

"It was a great opportunity to be inspired by the diverse participants, especially those not from the same industry, and to gain a wide range of knowledge."

Daisuke Nishiyama
CIO
ZIPAIR

“Attending the Digital Travel Summit was truly eye-opening — the discussions around AI and its evolving role in travel and hospitality reinforced that this is not just a trend, but the future.”

Kiranjeet
Director of Marketing & Communications
W Kuala Lumpur

The Digital Travel Difference

Stay Connected

Connect with executives from Asia’s leading travel companies and discover how they are shaping their strategies for the present and future.

Interact

Engage with top industry minds—both in the audience and on stage—through our interactive small-group formats, including creative boardrooms, roundtables, and workshops.

Access 5 Star Content

Designed from insights gathered in over 80 research interviews with travel leaders to ensure every challenge and opportunity you face is addressed.

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The Digital Travel Audience

From startups to industry giants, the Digital Travel community is united by a shared goal: to create world-class brands that elevate customer experiences in the digital age.

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Trusted By The World’s Biggest Travel Brands

Interactive Learning & Networking Highlights

Tourism Board Panel

Join us for the Tourism Board Panel as we explore how DMOs evolve destination branding to remain competitive, measure success, and adapt to the ever-changing travel landscape. Gain valuable insights from industry leaders on staying top-of-mind in a dynamic market.

C-Suite Interview

Join us for a C-Suite Interview as we discuss strategies for balancing globalisation and localisation to engage the diverse APAC market effectively. Learn from top executives on how to tailor approaches that resonate across cultures and regions.

‘Tea & Talk’ Spotlight Hour: Women in Travel Leadership

In this inspiring session – restricted to 30 people on a first-come, first-served basis – refresh your leadership skills through quality, intimate time with true industry titans whilst enjoying sipping wine and eating chocolate

Synergy Workshops

Turn theory into practice and bring an idea to life. Collaborate with your industry peers on a new forward-looking project to create a step-by-step action plan to launch it.

Dragon’s Den

Find the next big start up that can help you innovate fast and stay ahead of the curve. Assess each start-up benefit to your business and the likelihood of their future success.

Wrap-Up Roundtable: Reflect, Plan, Execute, Achieve

Join us for an informal roundtable to conclude our summit, where industry-specific groups will share insights from the past two days and strategise on applying these learnings in the workplace. Let’s solidify our takeaways and plan for success!

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