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As we wrapped up [Stripe's fourth annual Innovation Evening](www.travelmassive.com/events/london-travel-massive-innovation-and-pitch-night-2025-1240215370) — co-hosted with [Travel Massive](www.travelmassive.com/posts/london-travel-massive-979884824) and the [Entrepreneur Collective](www.entrepreneurscollective.biz) in June 2025 — I found myself reflecting on the state of the travel technology landscape across Europe.
This year's event, following a busy week at Travel Tech Europe, offered a compelling window into the future of an industry experiencing profound transformation.
The Renaissance of Travel Innovation
If there's one overarching narrative emerging from our Innovation Evening, it's that travel technology has entered a new renaissance period. Gone are the days when travel tech simply meant online booking or basic itinerary management. Today's innovators are tackling deeper structural challenges and pursuing opportunities that fundamentally reimagine the traveler experience.
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*Six innovative travel startups pitched to our judging panel of European travel investors.*
The six startups that pitched at our event exemplified this evolution. [EventWise](eventwise.com/?ref=travelmassive) demonstrated a sophisticated approach to performance measurement and profitability in the events and ticketing space, moving beyond simple attendance metrics to holistic financial optimization. [Vessa](www.vessa.ai/?ref=travelmassive) showcased how hyper-personalization can transform dining experiences through complex preference management and dietary accommodation—a far cry from basic table reservation systems of the past.
One founder and startup addressing a massive opportunity was Perez from [Vanity Pass](vanitypass.com/?ref=travelmassive), who challenged one of travel's most entrenched paradigms by reimagining loyalty for the "99% of travelers unserved by big reward programs." This democratization of travel perks represents a significant shift from the elite-focused programs of airlines, credit cards and hotel groups that have dominated for decades.
The evening's winner, Yuru Guo from [Hey Food is Ready](www.heyfoodisready.com), delivered a pitch that perfectly blended the scale and ambition of a much needed global SaaS platform and marketplace with tons of potential for growth, with an incredibly inspiring and valuable mission, centered around showcasing the work of local chefs, underrepresented communities and better food options - what’s not to love!
I was also particularly impressed with [Barry Klipp](www.travelmassive.com/@barry-klipp) of [InterLnkd](interlnkd.com), whose founder journey I've been following for several years. Having first encountered Barry two years ago, I've watched him mature as a founder, refining his concept into a sophisticated personalized digital in-flight magazine with marketplace capabilities. His evolution exemplifies how founders in this space develop and refine their thinking as they gain deeper industry understanding, moving from initial concepts to comprehensive solutions.
The travel itinerary space, fuelled by AI, is a popular space for innovation, and it was great to see such a passionate presentation from [Emma](www.travelmassive.com/@emma-collins) and [Alex](www.travelmassive.com/@alex-collins) at [TripMapper](www.tripmapper.co/?ref=travelmassive). This team will be one to watch as they build brand awareness and momentum, at a time when consumers are exploring new ways to plan trips with AI.
Even audience members revealed fascinating niche innovations: I met Founders building specialized travel agencies focused on [educational family experiences](familytravelhive.com/?ref=travelmassive) and pet-friendly travel planning, among other ideas. These micro-innovations demonstrate how today's travel tech ecosystem is increasingly addressing previously overlooked traveler needs and behaviors.
Investment Landscape: A Bullish Outlook
Our panel discussion with venture capital leaders revealed remarkably consistent optimism about travel and travel technology as an investment category. Bobby from [Roch Ventures](www.rochventures.com) articulated a particularly striking perspective that technology spending by travel companies could potentially double in the coming years to reach parity with other e-commerce sectors. This prediction aligns with broader industry assessments that travel has historically underinvested in technology relative to its economic importance.
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*James Lemon (Stripe), Bobby Demri (Roch Ventures), Lucille Cornet (Eight Roads), and Kiu Kim (Beringea).*
Europe's position as a travel innovation hub received particular emphasis from our panelists - with travel being such a key part of so many European economies today. While Silicon Valley has traditionally dominated tech investment conversations, the concentration of travel expertise, established industry players, and diverse regulatory environments makes Europe uniquely positioned for travel innovation. This geographic advantage appears increasingly recognized by the investment community.
Kiu Kim from [Beringea](www.beringea.com) and Lucille Cornet from [Eight Roads](eightroads.com/en/) shared particular enthusiasm for artificial intelligence applications in travel, noting that we're only beginning to see AI's transformative potential in the sector.
They highlighted several domains ripe for innovation:
1. Operating systems integration - Creating unified platforms that connect currently siloed travel technologies
2. Hyper-personalization - Moving beyond basic preference matching to contextualized, anticipatory travel experiences
3. Infrastructure modernization - Updating fundamental industry systems that still rely on decades-old technology
The panel's consensus reflected a conviction that travel tech investments in 2025-2026 will increasingly target these foundational challenges rather than merely creating new consumer-facing applications built atop existing infrastructure.
The Founder Journey: Lessons from the Frontlines
One of the evening's most enlightening segments came from [Sally Bunnell](www.travelmassive.com/@sallybunnell) of [Navi Savi](navisaviapp.com/?ref=travelmassive), who won Stripe’s innovation competition last year. [Matthew Gardiner](www.travelmassive.com/@matthewgardiner)'s interview with Sally offered invaluable insights into the evolving founder experience in travel technology.
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*Matthew Gardiner (Director, London Travel Massive) interviews Sally Bunnell (Founder, Navi Savi).*
As an American founder establishing presence in Europe, Sally emphasized the critical importance of physical presence in key European markets despite the supposed borderlessness of digital business. The "robustness of the startup ecosystem" in Europe, combined with the concentration of potential partners and customers, makes on-the-ground engagement essential.
Having known Sally for a year now, I also wanted to highlight the particular challenges facing female founders in an industry where decision-making positions remain disproportionately held by men. Her unbounded energy and optimism serves as a powerful counterpoint to traditional industry dynamics, making her one of the industry's real characters and a phenomenal role model. Her approach—developing deep product conviction, adding a massive dose of enthusiasm, and refusing to take no for an answer—offers a template for successful founder behavior regardless of background.
This perspective on founder diversity and approach is particularly relevant as travel technology moves from early-stage disruption to mature innovation. The competitive differentiation increasingly comes not just from novel ideas but from execution quality, team composition, and go-to-market strategy—areas where diverse leadership demonstrates measurable advantages.
Technology Transformation: AI, Agentic Travel, and Beyond
During the event, I shared Stripe's vision for how emerging technologies are reshaping the industry's future. Perhaps most significant is the evolution towards Agentic AI search, booking, and payments, and moving beyond the traditional "search box" on websites and apps that has dominated travel planning for decades.
The rise of AI and agentic travel points toward a fundamentally different model: one where travelers search, book and pay for travel in a host of new and emerging popular channels, while expressing their travellers desires and building itineraries through natural language, preferences, feelings, and budget parameters rather than rigid date-destination queries. This shift enables a more organic discovery process where travel components can be dynamically assembled based on contextual understanding of traveler intent.
This technical evolution creates cascading implications for the industry's commercial structure. The future will likely see travel agencies of the future enabling a single traveller facing interface for seamlessly booking an entire trip, while digitally revenue sharing, splitting commissions, and hiding some of the complexity that travelers have to face today. This behind-the-scenes orchestration—where payment flows and commercial arrangements become invisible to the traveler—represents a significant departure from today's fragmented purchasing journey.
Beyond AI, our discussions touched on other transformative technologies including stablecoins and blockchain-based solutions. While cryptocurrency adoption in travel remains limited, the potential for stablecoins to address currency volatility and cross-border payment friction represents a particularly compelling use case for an inherently international industry.
Building on Stripe: Infrastructure for the Next Generation
My colleague Jason Thong articulated how Stripe's infrastructure positions travel startups for accelerated growth. By building on Stripe's platform, emerging travel companies gain immediate access to sophisticated payment capabilities, fraud protection, and a global network effect that would be impossible to replicate independently.
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*Jason Thong (EMEA @ Stripe) shares insights into the company's innovations that enable customers to scale.*
This infrastructure advantage becomes particularly critical as travel companies expand internationally. Jason emphasized how Stripe enables startups to "plan their conquest in Europe, the US, and beyond" with confidence—addressing the complex payment localization challenges that often derail international expansion efforts.
The integration of payments into broader business operations—rather than treating them as a separate function—emerged as a key theme. Modern travel companies increasingly recognize that payment flows represent not just a transactional necessity but a strategic asset that can drive conversion, reduce abandonment, and create competitive differentiation.
Industry Collaboration: The Path Forward
Perhaps the most encouraging aspect of our Innovation Evening was witnessing the collaborative spirit among established industry leaders, emerging startups, and investors. Despite operating in a competitive marketplace, participants demonstrated remarkable openness in sharing insights, offering mentorship, and exploring partnerships.
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*Travel Massive and Stripe connect thousands of travel innovators at events worldwide — [learn more](www.travelmassive.com/pages/stripe-event-series)*
This collaborative ethos will prove essential as the industry navigates significant headwinds. The technological forces around AI implementation, potential disruption from stablecoins, and ongoing political uncertainties will test even the most resilient organizations.
However, by maintaining an ecosystem approach—"sharing ideas and collaborating"—the industry is positioning itself for collective success. Ultimately, this idea of community is at the heart of what Travel Massive is all about, and Stripe is delighted to play a part in enabling the travel industry, both through events, and our technology.
The travel sector's traditional fragmentation has often hindered innovation, with stakeholders protecting proprietary advantages rather than pursuing collaborative advancement. The shift toward greater openness and ecosystem thinking represents a significant maturation that will likely accelerate progress across the entire value chain.
Conclusion: A Transformative Future
As we look toward the remainder of 2025 and beyond, Stripe remains incredibly bullish on travel technology's future. The convergence of technological capability, investment interest, founder quality, and industry openness creates unprecedented conditions for meaningful innovation.
The outcomes of this innovation wave will be multifaceted: better experiences for travelers, transforming the way they shop and think about loyalty, and build an ecosystem of high growth, sustainable businesses. These improvements will benefit not just industry participants but travelers themselves—making exploration more accessible, personalized, and friction-free.
Stripe is proud to position itself at the heart of a global ecosystem offering cutting-edge payments, world-class fraud tools, leading uptime, and an investment roadmap unparalleled by peers in the sector.
By providing the financial infrastructure that powers travel innovation, we're committed to enabling the next generation of travel experiences.
The European travel technology landscape stands at an inflection point—balancing rich history and tradition with transformative innovation and possibility. Through events like our Innovation Evening and ongoing industry engagement, we're excited to play our part in bringing this future to life.
— Thanks to everyone who attended and supported our Innovation Evening, and see you at our next event!
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About the Author — [James Lemon](www.linkedin.com/in/jamesclemon/) joined Stripe as Global Lead for Hospitality, Travel & Leisure industry, leading business development, building multi-year plans and supporting delivery across Marketing, Sales, and targetted Product/Tech choices. James has worked in C-Suite Strategy, Innovation and Growth roles across the industry for 20+ years, from hotel chains (IHG) to TravelTech (TravelPort), and multiple startups - both as a Founder and as a COO. Connect with James on [Travel Massive](www.travelmassive.com/@james-lemon-3366051289) and [LinkedIn](www.linkedin.com/in/jamesclemon/).
📸 Thanks to Louis Julien for the event photography.
James, thanks for sharing this fantastic update and photos from Stripe's Innovation Evening with London Travel Massive and The Entrepreneur Collective.
Congrats to "Hey Food is Ready" for winning the pitch competition — it's great to see an idea that bridges hospitality and international culture made possible through technology.
I agree this year feels like a wave of innovation in travel and entrepreneurs riding that wave. No business model is safe from disruption and the barriers to entry are much lower thanks to AI. However, ultimately imo it will be human connections that will make the difference, so in-person events and networks are more important than ever.
Thanks again for your support and bringing such a great group of people together!
Since we've featured many AI-related travel projects in the past 18 months, I wanted to check in to see what tools people in the Travel Massive community are using to build, develop, or market their travel businesses, blogs, or projects.
Here's my current list. Yes, I'm a minimal AI user... for now!
Currently using:
grok.com, for casual use and asking random engineering questions (unrelated to travel).
Luminar (skylum.com/luminar-ai) for enhancing photos for articles
Planning to use / try out:
cloudinary.com — for automating image descriptions for accessibility (alt tags)
phoenix.new — to prototype a small travel game I want to test
tidewave.ai — AI code assistant to help me build Travel Massive (this platform)
Not using:
Rabbit R1 (rabbit.tech) — this was fun for a few days, but more of a novelty for the form factor (a super bright orange case) and hype.
What AI tools are you using right now? Feel free to have a rant if you like!
Well it depends on need ;) but here's my list
General use:
- Claude.ai - in my opinion the best for general topics
Marketing/Sales:
- relevance.ai for building agent/tools for specific tasks
- Midjourney/gpt - For photos
- Apify - great scraping tool for LLM fine tuning
In Tripso.ai our dev team are now testing new coding assistants, so yet i don't have feedback from them.
Great question. It feels like my list keeps getting longer, but I mostly use:
General Purposes
* ChatGPT
* Claude AI
Research
* Perplexity
Other
* Appify
But what I'm really leaning into is automations. I'm mostly using Zapier/Make.com but have just started playing with N8N as well. Their agents are pretty cool, so I'm letting them do the hard work .
Works in progress are:
Instant Marketing Plan Generator: I just created an automation where people can enter a few details about their business, and they get emailed an automatic marketing plan. Pretty cool if I do say so myself. It's intended to be a lead generation tool for economic development orgs, but so far, it hasn't quite gained traction.
Content (Idea) Aggregator: Another automation I created (just for me) but it would great for journalists, is looping Google News articles into my Notion database, so I have all my "ideas" in one place. For the ideas I like, I tag them as deploy and a second automation runs that uses ChatGPT to turn the article into a suggested LinkedIn post.
CRM: While I love HubSpot, I find it too complicated for my purposes, so I created my own CRM (complete with a note taking form) so I can track all my outreach for free.
So many possibilities, so little time!
Love this! AI is saving / creating me 100+ hours a month now!
ChatGPT
Creating AI Agents
OpusClip
Repurpose.IO
I'm only dabbling with ChatGPT, Gemini and Grok at the moment for research outlines or summaries. I've yet to find an AI agent that can do real or useful jobs for me.
If you use it in your product, Enrique Dans (usually ahead of the pack) says be wary about declaring it. medium.com/enrique-dans/why-ai-powered-products-are-backfiring-with-consumers-a868bff518b0
I'm more in the testing phase than deep daily use for most of them right now – and things change fast! Here's my current list:
For general research:
Mostly OpenAI (90%), occasionally Gemini (10%); especially for deeper topic dives.
For image/video generation:
Midjourney, Recraft, and OpenAI
For marketing & content:
- Lovable and Cursor for generating landing pages and prototyping services
- Canva (mainly for slides and ad creatives, I rarely use its AI features)
- Notion AI: really useful if your business processes already live in the Notion ecosystem.
What's next:
Planning to explore AI agents more, and especially dive deeper into Cursor to see if it can help us build more complex services from scratch – potentially replacing some of the no-code/low-code
Panel Recap: The Business of Travel — Unlocking the Value Equation Across Industries Presented by Travel Massive & Women in Travel THRIVE (16 June, 2025)
At this inspiring [all-women panel held in in Barcelona this June](www.travelmassive.com/events/the-business-of-travel-unlocking-the-value-equation-across-industries-7905350671), four trailblazing leaders from across the travel and hospitality world came together to unpack how value is created in one of the globe’s most dynamic industries—and why the lessons of travel matter far beyond the airport or hotel lobby.
Moderated with intention and curiosity, the conversation focused on the future of guest experience, the emotional dimensions of travel, and how innovation—from AI to EQ—is reshaping what consumers expect across every touchpoint.
Key Themes and Takeaways
✨ Designing for Emotion — [Charlotte Morin](www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-duntze-morin/) (Former Global Head of Marketing, Capella Hotels & Resorts) reminded the audience that customer experience isn’t just about spend—it’s about how people feel. From the anticipation before arrival to the transformation guests undergo during their stay, the true value lies in emotional resonance. As technology evolves, so does our opportunity to design journeys that stir connection, curiosity, and care.
The question is not just ‘what do guests want?’ but ‘who do they become when they leave?’
– Charlotte Morin
🎯 Personalization, Not Perfection — [Danica Smith](www.travelmassive.com/@danica-smith) (Founder, MorningStar GX) addressed the double-edged sword of AI in travel. While automation can support personalization at scale, it can also lead to confusion and unrealistic expectations if not grounded in empathy and human touch. The panel emphasized the importance of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) as a core capability in modern hospitality.
AI can scale operations—but it can’t replace the soul of a great guest experience.
– Danica Smith
📖 Storytelling with Soul — [Laura Martinez](www.travelmassive.com/@laura-martinez-celada) (VP Clients & Growth, The Hotels Network) highlighted that small and boutique hospitality brands have an edge—authentic storytelling. In a world of sameness, aesthetics and amenities alone no longer differentiate. The real magic happens when brands tell stories rooted in human connection, community, and care.
🧭 Operations with Heart — [Tiziana Florus](www.linkedin.com/in/tiziana-floruss-101a5bb8/) (Director of Business Operations, TravelPerk) shared how operations and logistics, often seen as “behind the scenes,” are central to delivering emotional relevance. Whether through seamless tech or thoughtful team training, the backstage is where great experiences are made—or lost.
🌍 Why It Matters Beyond Travel — While the panel centered on hospitality, the insights reached far beyond. Designing for emotion, leading with empathy, and creating value through experience are universal strategies for brands across industries seeking to stand out in a crowded, rapidly evolving market.
— Thanks to everyone who attended our discussion and networking, and see you at our next event!
[Women in Travel THRIVE](womenintravelthrive.com) is a global movement committed to advancing gender equality in the travel industry through connection, education, and empowerment.
[The Cover](www.sirhotels.com/en/victor/the-cover/) was our host for this event in their beautiful private members club space. The Cover is a private members’ club for entrepreneurs, innovators and the culturally curious set within Sir Victor Hotel.
To stay up-to-date with events in Barcelona, join the [Barcelona Travel Massive](www.travelmassive.com/posts/barcelona-travel-massive-794149736).
Thanks so much for everyone that came out to the panel and for our lovely panelists. I loved hearing thoughts from leaders across various sectors of the travel industry from operations to CRM. It was such an interesting conversation from different perspectives!
As a travelling foodie, I travel the world in search of the best dining experiences from street food to Michelin and World's 50 Best Restaurants. I was in Dubai to attend The Best Chef Awards and had the opportunity to dine at Tresind Studio, which was 2 Michelin Stars and No. 13 in World's 50 Best at that time. As of 2025, they have become the world's first 3 Michelin Star Indian restaurant. Here's what it's like to dine at Tresind Studio.
Thanks for sharing, great video!
The dish presentation reminded me of Gaggan in Bangkok.
Can you explain what 3 Michelin Star means (for dummies like me)?
When did you try Gaggan? It's No. 1 in Asia's 50 Best Restaurants (by World's 50 Best) for 2025.
3 Star means "exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey" so planning to travel to the destination for the dining experience.
It was sometime in 2017 if I recall. It was a worthwhile experience with some incredible dishes that looked like objects (for example, a tree), but I think got some Pad Kra Pao afterwards as I was still hungry!
Definitely will be on my list for the next visit!
Hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
Very insightful Raymond! Thank you. I don’t think I would have survived the all the drinks though 🫢
Thanks for watching! If I wasn't solo dining, I would try to split a pairing normally lol
😁
tmatic.travel is your personal and free audio guide in more than 5000 cities and 4000 museums of the world. Audio guides are created by the city tourists offices and museums themselves, so they contain the most reliable information.
We decided to create an interactive map showing all 25,000+ guides!
Hi! My name is Egor, I'm the founder of the audio guide platform tmatic.travel (formerly known as izi.TRAVEL).
A while ago, we ran into a funny problem — we ended up with too many audio guides. For example, 50+ in Berlin, 100+ in Rome, 200+ in Amsterdam...
Of course, that’s a good thing, because all the guides are different: on different topics and in different areas, for children and adults, in different languages, for those who explore the city on foot or during a morning jog.... But even with lots of filters, choosing the right one can still be frustrating.
That’s we decided to create an interactive map showing all 25,000+ guides! And not just their starting points, but their full routes with all the stops. It allows you to pick a tour based on how close it starts to your hotel, where it ends, how densely filled with stories, whether it goes through wide streets or tiny hidden alleys... And even if the tour is for a museum, you can enter it straight from the map and listen to stories about the exhibits.
🎧 I'd love for you to try it out at tmatic.travel and and let me know what you think.
And maybe even find something interesting for your next walk — even in your own city :)
A few more fun facts about tmatic.travel:
• It’s a free and open platform where anyone (yes, even you!) can publish their own audio guide. Today, we have over 70,000 registered authors from around the world.
• We allow (and actually encourage) authors to distribute their guides for free — that way, more people can listen. That’s why thousands of museums, tourist offices, brands, etc. use our platform. Offering a free audio guide actually helps them sell more tickets or merchandise.
• About 95% of all content is completely free. The rest is available through an affordable Premium Access (e.g. €10 for unlimited access for vacation period).
• The platform includes not just walking and museum tours, but also audio guides for cars, bikes, trains, boats, and more.
• All content is accessible via an API, which allows third-party apps and services to use it. For instance, some car navigation systems now tell stories along the road, and voice assistants guide visitors through museum exhibitions.
• We have a flexible partner program. Mobile operators, travel agencies, museums – even souvenir shops – earn on selling audio guides (sometimes even offline and for cash).
My favorite one.
A big thanks to everyone who joined us at [Dublin’s belle Café en Seine](www.cafeenseine.ie) for Dublin Travel Massive's [Summer in Dublin: A Nightcap with Stripe and Future Travel Experience](www.travelmassive.com/events/travel-massive-summer-in-dublin-a-nightcap-with-stripe-and-future-travel-experience-2132725860) networking evening, sponsored by [Stripe](www.travelmassive.com/stripe).
Aimed at bringing the local travel and travel tech community together with the [Future Travel Experience](www.futuretravelexperience.com) conference’s international delegates, the event was a great success.
Dublin co-leaders, [Kevin O’Shaugnessy](www.travelmassive.com/@okev) (CityHook) and [Amanda Campbell](www.travelmassive.com/@amanda-campbell) (Sparkling Communications), welcomed 160 people through our doors, bestowing on each a prized drinks token, courtesy of our sponsor, [Stripe](www.travelmassive.com/stripe), and a welcome of céad míle fáilte (a hundred thousand welcomes). Many thanks to [James Lemon](www.travelmassive.com/@james-lemon-3366051289), Global Lead for Travel, Transport, Leisure & Automotive at Stripe, for teeing it up!
Joining us for the craic (fun) was representatives from a host of companies both local and international, including *Iceland Air, Finnair, Air France KLM, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Innovation Hub, Munich Airport, Keflavík Airport, Enterprise Ireland, Plan3, 3Toro Consulting, TripAdmit, Engineering Insights, OpenVentures* … and many, many more.
Chapter co-leader [Mark Lenahan](www.travelmassive.com/@marklenahan) (Lenahan Consulting) networked the crowd and got some great insights into why guests thought Travel Massive’s ‘Summer in Dublin’ was a great place to be.
Here’s what we learned:
* [John Magill, Consultant](www.travelmassive.com/@johnmagill) (Dublin) — *“All business eventually comes down to networking, and Travel Massive is a very good place to network.”*
* [Ultan O'Brien, Airportr](www.travelmassive.com/@ultan) (Dublin) — *“Because you are not just talking shop – you are talking about the good stuff – travel and life.”*
* [Brian Porter](www.linkedin.com/in/bryanporter/) (Dublin) — *“All these fantastic faces and friends from the industry – it is great to see everyone, see what they are doing and to meet our airline friends.“*
* [Dave Walshe, Datalex](www.linkedin.com/in/dwalshireland/) (Dublin) — *“It's always good to meet other vendors, other airlines, all the people talking the same language, and even better in our own home town thanks to FTE.”*
* [Nick Stott, Travel in Motion](www.linkedin.com/in/stottnick/) (Zurich) — *“I think it is just great to network, to meet people, old colleagues, new colleagues, and to start or continue conversations with people. We keep the vibe going.”*
* [Phil Douglas, 2e Systems](www.linkedin.com/in/phil-douglas-89bb37/) (Frankfurt) — *“I like the people – connecting to all your colleagues and peers – that’s what I like the most!”*
* [Ryan Ghee, FTE](www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-ghee-fte/) (London) — *“You have like-minded innovators, technologists, and entrepreneurs who are keen to get together – to share what they are working on, to look to the future, and come together in a wonderful city to enjoy a drink, network together, and to learn.”*
* [Rany Francois-Marie Saad, Global Airlines](www.linkedin.com/in/rfmsaad/) (London) — *“As we say in travel – the more you travel, the more you know – and the same is true for conferences – the more you connect, the more you know people.”*
— Thanks to everyone who attended and supported the evening, and see you at our next event!
It was a rare beauty of a summer’s evening in Dublin. If we had cicadas, they would have been chirping from their hideouts in velveteen foliage, their optimistic song hanging in the sultry air. Instead, we were at Dublin’s belle Café en Seine – a venue reminiscent of gay Paris with a nod to a headily spiced New Orleans.
We hear a contingent went on to swing from the proverbial chandeliers until four in the morning. But - shhhh - you didn’t hear it from us!
It was a great night, got to meet a lot of the industry people who flew in to Dublin for FTE.
Hello World, Meet Seve.
Your AI travel planning companion. Discover amazing places, plan your adventures, and share your travel stories through natural conversation.
I am now in Beta, let me know what you think,
Love Seve.
Life can make some unexpected turns sometimes. About three weeks ago now I decided to end of life "Map Your City" the creator platform for destinations after 10 years - a difficult decision that left me feeling empty and sad. As if life had arranged for this, that Friday the week after I heard about Lovable’s weekend showdown. An AI builder platform. I decided to enter and poured everything I learned from leading Map Your City into "Ask Seve". In one weekend I built the basis (that was a lot already) and the week after I finetuned, trained the LLM, added a full working backend. Now there is a full blown travel app called Seve and I am proud of what he's become. Try Seve out and let me know what you would like to see added.
Respect!!
🙌 Thank you!
Hi Caroline, thanks for sharing your new project! What tools did you develop it with (e.g. the tech stack, etc). Also I'm curious about how you trained the LLM and on what data - can you share a bit more about this process? Thanks!
Hi Ian. Sure. I built it using lovable.dev ‘s AI platform. It uses React. I developed it using conversation, much like I would have these conversations with my developers. Being critical is necessary and it helps when you bring 10 years of leading a tech team to the table. Even AI can be as stubborn as developers can sometimes.;) But the future is clear and it gives creatives the tools to build their dreams without coding, superfast. Also it integrates with a supabase backend and stripe for checkout. I did a lot of research on and prototyping with use of LLM and chat for Map Your City so getting the chat function running on the LLM was building on that knowledge. I would advise anyone to invest in that first.
You asked for feedback. I used all of my 10 free credits trying to get suggestions for air-conditioned vegan restaurants in the Left Bank of Paris. This was the response:
"Thank you so much for sharing those extra details about the Left Bank! I love that you’re looking for air-conditioned vegan restaurants—it’s such a great way to stay cool and enjoy delicious plant-based food in Paris. Would you like to mark the Left Bank as "Visited" (so you can remember you’ve been there), or add it to your planner for a future adventure? Just let me know which one feels right for you right now!
Left Bank
Paris, France
A historic and artistic district known for its vibrant culture and intellectual heritage, the Left Bank of Paris continues to captivate visitors with its timeless charm and dynamic atmosphere. Travelers frequently mention the neighborhood’s welcoming array of dining options, noting a growing presence of air-conditioned vegan restaurants that provide a refreshing respite during warmer months. Visitors often find that these establishments not only cater to a range of dietary preferences but also offer a comfortable environment in which to enjoy innovative, plant-based cuisine. This blend of tradition and modernity, coupled with a dedication to diverse culinary experiences, allows guests to savor the district’s celebrated ambiance alongside contemporary comforts—a combination that consistently enhances the Left Bank’s enduring appeal."
If this is meant to be a "planning assistant", it failed in this request. Not sure whose content you're using to train your app, but if it's the same every other AI-based travel apps is using, that explains why it's not very helpful. I've tested every new AI travel app that I come across, and at least for Paris have found them full of inaccuracies and generally useless. A basic Google search produces better suggestions.
Hi Heather - side note - did you join our Paris meetup this week?
Hi Heather - it looks like it is classifying your request as a suggestion on your end. And serves you with the option to save your place found with your notes about what you like about it. Seve is two weeks old and in beta and still learning about the different ways people request itineraries. So be patient. I will look into what went wrong on Seve’s end. Happy to up your credits - no problem. The idea is that the community using Seve can add their own notes, from which Seve creates his journal for each place. Helping others with more detailed and accurate information. While your personal notes stay personal. There is also a flag on each location so you can report it and we’ll look into basic inaccuracies and images. Happy to help with any future issues - just DM me.
Sorry, no, I already had plans that evening.
Understand it's in Beta, always happy to road test these apps and offer feedback. I was certainly confused as to how to ask it a question, not "make a suggestion". I tried different things, but it kept coming back to that, so maybe that's something to look at. :-)
We now had a look at the conversation but actually found Seve to be responding exceptionally well on your question "I need some suggestions for air-conditioned restaurants and museums on the Left Bank." Without you mentioning Paris it gave you a list with suggestions to add to your planner or mark as visited. After that a rapid series of questions adding additional detail to the request without waiting for Seve to respond, resulted in him providing the answer you copied in. Again thank you for testing, it gives us the opportunity to check Seve’s performance. Also I have upped your credits. Have a good weekend.
Another great [Bristol Travel Massive event](www.travelmassive.com/events/bristol-travel-massive-june-2025-meet-up-3543026713) this month, hosted by [The Artist Residence](www.artistresidence.co.uk/bristol) and with guest speakers [Mo](www.travelmassive.com/@mo-shariff-9323680136) & Omar from [hoppswap](www.hoppswap.com) - a brand new home swap platform due to launch very soon.
The Artist Residence has a gorgeous bar and restaurant area and the hotel is very tempting for a staycation!
Mo & Omar led a really engaging chat about why we travel and how they hope to positively shape that with Hoppswap. We exchanged about having a travel mindset even at home and the joy of meeting people from different cultures. Plus, trying to balance a strong sense of wanderlust whilst also having an ‘anchor’ at home.
Hoppswap is [open for pre-registration](www.hoppswap.com) and will be launching within the next few weeks. The concept is all about affordability, flexibility, authenticity & safety.
Looks like a great event and space for a meetup. Looking forward to featuring hopswapp when they launch! Are they based in Bristol?
No I believe it's London. The pair were very engaging and positive, wishing them all the best with Hoppswap! You can pre-register your interest on their site.
Thanks for the invite Emily, was a great evening with lots of great feedback and takeaways. Launching end of June Ian and thanks for your kind words, Kerry. Very nice to meet you all!
To celebrate [Global Accessibility Awareness Day](accessibility.day) (GAAD) in May, the Diamond Works Institute and Cape Town Travel Massive [hosted a special event](www.travelmassive.com/events/gaad-2025-travel-edition-8995275200) designed to reframe how the travel industry approaches inclusion and accessibility.
Thanks to [The Diamond Works Institute](www.thediamondworks.co.za), guests were treated to a multi-sensory diamond experience, combining luxury with learning in a space that proved that accessibility and exclusivity can coexist beautifully.
The event featured presentations showcasing accessible tourism innovations and trends in the industry, as well as a valuable networking and hospitality thanks to our sponsors.
“Accessibility is a foundation, not a feature“
[Sherise Dreyer](www.travelmassive.com/@sherise-dreyer), Cape Town Travel Massive chapter leader and host, shared her insights and experiences on designing for accessible tourism. Here's a few key takeaways from her talk:
* Inclusivity is about ensuring every person, regardless of ability, background, age, or identity, feels welcome and represented.
* Accessibility means removing barriers so everyone can fully participate in all aspects of travel and experience design.
* Accessibility benefits everyone, from young parents to older travellers
* The disabled market controls over $8 trillion globally
* Inclusion starts with visibility and co-creation
* Tourism should be a bridge, not a barrier
Event highlights
* [Racquel Dennison](www.linkedin.com/in/racquel-nina-dennison-0500b6204/) from [Sozo Labs](sozolabs.com) explored how immersive tech (like VR/AR) can break down access barriers and create truly engaging, inclusive experiences.
* [Jacques Stoltz](www.linkedin.com/in/placematters-jacques-stoltz/), Director of Tourism at the Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government shared the provincial vision for accessible tourism as a strategic pillar — one that fosters both equity and economic growth.
* [Fuad Peters](www.travelmassive.com/@fuadpeters), Travel Massive Cape Town reflected on community-building and the need for shared responsibility in designing inclusive travel experiences.
* [Balini](balini.co.za)’s reveal of the Dove Dress was a highlight of the day. The flowing garment symbolised soft strength, dignity, and peace, and stood as a stunning reminder that what we wear can speak volumes about who we are and what we believe in.
Thanks to our event and prize sponsors:
A big thanks to everyone who gave their generous support.
* [Hout Bay Harbour Distillery](www.houtbayharbourdistillery.co.za) provided handcrafted local spirits brought a touch of warmth and sophistication to GAAD 2025 — a perfect pairing with a day centered on intentional, inclusive hospitality.
* [AB Creations](www.instagram.com/abcreations_021/) provided impeccable food, epic service, and creatively unmatched presentation.
* [Beautiful Possibilities](www.beautifulpossibilities.co.za) donated lipgloss & lipliner combos and discount vouchers for every attendee.
* [Canterbury Car Service](www.canterburycarservice.co.za) sponsored 4 car wash vouchers and service discounts.
* [Jude’s Rhyming Grind](www.rhymingcoffeegrind.co.za) donated a R450 coffee hamper brewed with purpose.
* The Royal Boma gave an african food, wine & coffee tasting experience for two.
* [Long March to Freedom](www.longmarchtofreedom.co.za) sponsored a guided tour experience through their remarkable outdoor exhibition of 100 life-sized bronze figures telling South Africa’s liberation story.
* Photography by [Ashley Robertson](www.instagram.com/ashrvisuals)
“Let’s build destinations and futures that invite everyone in — and hold the door open.”
If you’re passionate about inclusion, or interested in hosting your own accessible tourism event, collaborating, or learning more — please don’t hesitate to reach out to Sherise Dreyer at [chommie@iamcapetown.co.za](mailto:chommie@iamcapetown.co.za)
GAAD 2025 Travel Edition wasn’t just an event — it was a call to action.
Inclusion doesn’t happen by default. It happens by design. And design begins with listening, seeing, and caring. Let’s keep showing up — with empathy, creativity, and courage.
Whether you joined us at the event or are only discovering it now, you’re invited to keep the conversation going.
Let’s build destinations and futures that invite everyone in — and hold the door open!
It looks like everyone had a wonderful time. Networking is always great, when I attend events run by Travel Massive. 👏🇿🇦♥️
Thank you, Penelope! We really had a meaningful and energising evening — the kind of space where stories, connections, and ideas flowed so naturally. There’s something special about the Travel Massive community that always brings the right people together at the right time.
We’d love to have you join us at a future event — your voice as a blogger and artist adds so much value to these conversations. Let’s keep rising together! 🇿🇦♥️✨ #TravelMassive #AfricaRising #InclusiveTravel
This was a positive and constructive workshop. There is a clear need for more discussions around the area of accessibility, as the conversations generated were useful. Thanks to the Cape Town Travel massive team for an outstanding event
Thank you so much, Lee-Ann! I'm so glad you found the workshop positive and constructive. Your presence and input added such richness to the conversation. You're right — accessibility deserves ongoing, honest dialogue, and it's encouraging to know there's strong interest and shared commitment within our community.
Looking forward to continuing this important journey together — and as always, we welcome feedback, ideas, and future collaborations! 💬♿🌍 #AccessibleTourism #CapeTownTravelMassive #GAAD2025
Exceptional event, great people in attendance. We are a fantastic team of tourism professionals in Cape Town, who all step up to the plate, show up, and take action. I sense positive initiatives to follow. Engaging, informative night well spent together. Thanks everyone
Thank you so much, Andrea 🌟 Your words truly capture the spirit of the evening. It’s always inspiring to be surrounded by passionate tourism professionals who show up, step up, and take meaningful action. The energy in the room was powerful, and I agree — this is just the beginning of many more inclusive and impactful initiatives to come.
We welcome collaborations and feedback, and you’re always welcome to reach out. Let’s keep the momentum going — together! 💫 #InclusionInAction #CapeTownTourism #GAAD2025
How exciting!!! Fantastic article and a great illustration of inclusive tourism and accessibility. GAAD was well celebrated and I am very happy to see such great work being done in this area. This is the Person-First theory in motion! Well done team!
Warren, thank you so much — coming from someone in your field, that feedback really means a lot. You nailed it: this was very much about putting people first and creating space where lived experiences could lead the conversation.
It’s encouraging to know the message of inclusive tourism resonated so strongly. There’s still a long road ahead, but moments like GAAD remind us what’s possible when intention meets action. Let’s keep that momentum going. 🙌♿ #PersonFirst #InclusiveTourism #GAAD2025
Honoured to represent our amazing Accessibility Chapter Leader, Sherise Dreyer, on her successful event hosted at, The Diamond Works.
Useful information and helpful suggestions on how we can improve Accessibility for our community in need as a Tourist Sector in Cape-Town, South Africa.
A job well done! ;)💯👏🏽
Juan, thank you — really. I appreciate you stepping in and showing up so fully, especially on a topic that means so much to both of us. Your support was felt, and your reflections on how the sector can do better were spot on.
It’s encouraging to know that the event resonated and that the conversations sparked some real thinking. There's still a lot of work ahead, but having people like you involved makes it feel possible.
Let’s keep pushing for a more accessible and inclusive tourism experience in Cape Town — together. ♿🌍
#AccessibilityInTourism #RealChange #CommunityMatters
This is such an important aspect that has been overlooked, and glad we are addressing it now. So many people are being left out of our beautiful world, and not seeing the beauty it has to offer.
Thank you, Lisa — your words really capture the heart of why this conversation matters. For far too long, accessibility has been treated as an afterthought in travel, and it’s time we shift that mindset. Everyone deserves the chance to experience the beauty and richness of our world, not just some.
This event was about starting that conversation and sparking real, practical change. I truly hope it’s the beginning of more inclusive thinking and collaborative action across the industry.
Would love to stay connected and hear your thoughts as we move forward. ♿🌍 #TravelForAll #InclusiveTourism #PurposeDrivenTravel
Thk u for my prize, lipgloss & lipliner.
I’m a self-professed culture nerd. The feeling I get when I solve a cultural dilemma—like why the Italian tour operator said my colleague was taking advantage of him, or how to build trust with a French colleague—gives me a rush that makes me feel like the next Nelson Mandela.
That’s because I’ve also seen the darker side of culture. People are quick to distrust each other around our great, big planet. We notice each other’s differences, and more often than not, we say, “No, thank you,” and retreat back into the comfort of our comfortable, homogenous communities.
But there’s a tension within us—because at the same time, people want to see the world. The hundreds of billions of dollars spent on global travel each year prove it. I hear it all the time:
“I want to change my perspective on the world.”
“I want to learn more about other cultures.”
“Travel is the best education.”
But the truth is that visiting a world wonder doesn’t automatically change your worldview. You walk away with amazing photos and a great memory, and the same mindset you arrived with.
Real transformation happens when we connect with people who are different from us—when we sit down, look beneath the surface, and ask: Why do I do things this way, and why do they do things that way? That’s where growth begins. That’s where we become each other’s teachers. And that’s what makes the world an interesting, beautiful and connected place.
Culture as “Software of the Mind”
My favorite definition of culture comes from Dutch researcher Geert Hofstede, a pioneer in the study of cultural values. His book Cultures and Organizations: Software of the Mind changed my life after I returned home from living in South Korea for a year.
He defines culture as the collective programming of the mind, which distinguishes the members of one group or category of people from another. That concept gave me the words to describe my confusing and sometimes painful experiences abroad. I realized that my American “software” struggled to be compatible with South Korean “software.” Reading Hofstede was just the beginning of what became a lifelong passion for building cultural awareness—and later, cultural intelligence.
Cultural intelligence (CQ) is a skillset that enables people to function and relate effectively in culturally diverse situations. It allows us to identify our own cultural behaviors, recognize cultural differences in others, and adapt to those differences
Recognizing cultural differences isn’t easy. Often, when we’re frustrated by someone’s behavior, we assume it’s a reflection of their character. For example, let’s say your colleague from the Middle East often arrives late to meetings. You might assume they’re being disrespectful of your time. They should know that in this country, time is money. That’s low-CQ thinking and leads to negative stereotypes, and while it’s common, it’s also deeply damaging to the community.
High-CQ thinking reframes that behavior through a cultural lens. You understand that in many Middle Eastern cultures, relationships take precedence over time and tasks. In contrast, Western cultures often prioritize efficiency and punctuality. With high CQ, you don’t just tolerate this difference—you adapt to it. You work better together. You build mutual respect. You are able to see that your colleague truly values your relationship. And most powerfully, you open up a conversation about cultural expectations that leads to a stronger, more trusting community.
Here’s a tourism example of misunderstanding. How people queue around the world varies drastically. But the small act of lining up says a lot about a culture. Western tourists are often quick to point out perceived chaos in countries where queuing doesn’t include an orderly first-come, first-served principle. They don’t even have curiosity about why the line operates that way, or take the time to observe how it might be efficient. These assumptions—made without curiosity—can harden into negative stereotypes. This is the danger of traveling without cultural awareness.
You’ve probably heard about the iceberg analogy of culture. Above the iceberg are the visible aspects of culture, like traditional dress, language, holidays, and food. This is what many of us tout as “culture” and it makes for great photographs. Below the surface, though, we find beliefs, assumptions, values, mindsets, and more. This is where true culture resides, the kind that you can’t take a picture of.
It can be painful and confusing to learn about “below the iceberg” culture. In fact, this is why people experience culture shock when they live abroad for longer periods of time. Adjusting to the “below the iceberg” aspects of culture challenges your core identity. It disrupts the deep, well-programmed assumptions you were raised with. But in this painful, confused state is where transformation happens. It’s where you learn that there’s more than one way to live life.
While short-term travel doesn’t usually lead to full-blown culture shock, it’s still valuable to prepare travelers for the “full iceberg experience”, so to speak. Even a brief glimpse into rethinking what’s “normal” can spark meaningful insight. This shift can endure beyond the trip itself, because the cultural awareness and adaptability skills remain long after they get home.
I founded Beyond Tourism (goingbeyondtourism.com) to prepare travelers for that kind of transformation. We shouldn’t be sending tourists into the world unprepared only for them to come back with shameful or confusing experiences they don’t want to address. And we certainly shouldn’t be sending them off to return with more stereotypes than they left with.
How have you seen travel backfire? Have you thought about the cultural component of international travel? What advice do you give to people stepping into a very different cultural setting?
I’ll leave you with one final quote from Audre Lorde: “It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences.”
I’m Renae, and I’m passionate about fostering connections between cultures.
Over the years being in diverse cultural settings, I've learned a lot. I recently started a business called Beyond Tourism to help people increase their cultural intelligence, whether they are traveling internationally or staying at home. I also have certifications from the Cultural Intelligence Center.
I believe travel can change the world—but the most significant changes will happen paired with cultural learning. That’s why I offer two opportunities for travelers, including a 3-week cultural preparation course and a 1:1 intercultural training session.
Both are designed to reflect on our own cultural behaviors and learn to see cultural behaviors in others, which in turn strengthens cultural understanding and helps travelers show up with empathy, respect, and adaptability, and ultimately to gain cultural intelligence skills for life.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMb6zl3PDns
More articles on my blog at www.goingbeyondtourism.com/blog
Absolutely I agree with you. I'm the founder of Tours & Arts Solutions based in Accra, Ghana. Tour operating company providing authentic community base travel experiences and Ghana any other parts of Africa. Lets collaborate for cross cultural exploration!
Without cultural curiosity, all travelling does is move our biases around. Real growth begins when we stop consuming culture and start learning from it. Thank you for the reminder.
HERE'S THE NEXT 5 UPCOMING EVENTS:
Join TTG Media's 30 under 30 and Travel Massive members in the heart of the City of London for a memorable evening of celebration, connection, and contribution - all in support of a remarkable cause.
This year's TTG 30u30 cohort are excited to be hosting a very exciting event for the travel industry and would love your support. This is not just another event but a chance to give back 💛
On Thursday 3rd July they’re hosting an interactive quiz night with live entertainment and free drinks in support of Marie Curie, a charity that is close to many of our hearts, offering end-of-life care and support across the UK.
With brands such as TUI, Disney and Heathrow Airport already confirmed, this is set to be an engaging and entertaining networking event. In addition to a free drink and quiz entry, there will be a charity raffle on the night with prizes including:
- Pair of BA Return Flights ✈️
- Stamford Bridge Hospitality Tickets 🥅
- 3 nights’ stay at Disneyland Paris
- 7-night all-inclusive stay for 2 adults at the TUI Sueno Caribe hotel, Ibiza.
- £500 Kuoni Gift Card
- More to be announced soon...
Click 'interested' on this page, then 👉 Grab your ticket here: lu.ma/j8e287d9
Whether you attend or simply spread the word, your support is very much appreciated - all sales will go straight to Marie Curie🌟
📍 Pitcher & Piano, 28/31 Cornhill, London EC3V 3ND
📅 Thursday 3rd July 2025
🕖 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
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About TTG 30 Under 30
TTG 30 Under 30 is a programme by TTG Media that recognizes and celebrates young, rising stars in the travel industry. It aims to identify, support, and showcase talented professionals under the age of 30 who are making a significant impact and have the potential to become the industry's future leaders.
We can't wait to see you there! 💫
Link to event pageJoin Stripe and members of Travel Massive for some fun happy hour food, drinks and industry networking at The Kerryman in River North.
This is a great opportunity to reconnect with old friends and make some new ones. Meet with like-minded professionals from across the travel, hospitality, and leisure sectors.
🗓️ Wednesday, July 9, 5:30 PM — 7:30 PM
📍 The Kerryman (661 N Clark St, Chicago)
👉 RSVP is essential — register on the Travel Massive event page
👋 Be sure to complete your Travel Massive profile so other attendees can learn about you.
🌍 About Stripe
Stripe is revolutionizing the travel industry by providing seamless and secure payment infrastructure for money management and movement. Stripe simplifies the payment experience for travelers, enabling travelers to make hassle-free transactions across the globe and ultimately enhancing their overall travel journey and satisfaction. Learn more about the Stripe x Travel Massive World Tour at travelmassive.com/stripe.
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Join the top travel innovators and leaders from South East Asia at Travel Massive Asia Conference 2025, in Da Nang, Vietnam on August 27th.
Travel Massive Asia Conference 2025 Da Nang, will be hosted on Day 2 of HorecFex (26-27 August) — the premier technology event for the tourism and hospitality industry in Vietnam which attracts over 2,500 attendees and 100 exhibition booths. This year's event will focus on artificial intelligence (AI), digital business, and sustainable development in the tourism and hospitality industry.
Travel Massive will be hosting an exclusive full-day conference at HorecFex with a focus on building the future of travel: comprising of expert-led workshops, industry panels, destination presentations and an innovation pitch competition. The conference will also follow with industry networking with attendees, investors, and leading travel brands.
🏝️ The event will be hosted at the Ariyana Convention Centre, a 5-star conference facility built for the 25th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, located in the centre of the beachfront Ariyana Danang Tourism Complex. The site is just 10 minutes from the city and a short drive to Hoi An — a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its well preserved ancient town.
🇻🇳 Da Nang is the largest city in Central Vietnam and a regional hub for Vietnam's fast growing tourism market, which received 17.6 million international tourists in 2024 and is the 3rd largest travel destination in South East Asia. Vietnam's top inbound source markets include the United States, China, South Korea, Japan, Australia, India, and Russia.
👉 This is an exclusive event for: travel industry professionals, tourism operators, travel startups, verified travel influencers and KOLs, and relevant industry experts and media. This is a great opportunity to learn from and meet with like-minded professionals from across the tourism, hospitality, and online travel sectors in South East Asia and globally.
Program and topics
🤖 (Workshop) Optimize your Online Presence with ChatGPT, Deep Search and Agentic AI
💻 (Workshop) Creating New Products and Marketing Ideas with AI Coding Tools
🤝 Choosing and working successfully with Influencers & KOLs
🇻🇳 Future Trends of Central Vietnam Tourism and Hospitality
✈️ New Innovations in OTAs and Travel Tech
🚀 Travel Startup Pitch Competition
🌏 The Role of Community in Shaping the Future of Travel
🥂 Industry networking, followed by exclusive after-party
Full program and speakers to be announced soon.
Tickets and Registration
Registration for Travel Massive Asia Conference 2025 Da Nang (27 August) is complimentary for Travel Massive members and includes entry to HorecFex Hospitality Exhibition and Forum (26-27 August).
• Morning workshops are limited to 100 seats.
• The post-event after-party in Da Nang city will be ticketed separately.
To secure your spot at Travel Massive Asia Conference 2025 Da Nang:
✅ Register on this official event page on Travel Massive
✅ Complete your free registration for HorecFex at horecfex.com/en/
FAQ: Where to stay / how to get there:
• The event will be hosted at the Ariyana Convention Centre in Da Nang, Vietnam.
• The official hotel is Furama Resort Danang (a 10 minute walk to the convention centre)
• There are many accommodation options nearby the convention centre, and in Da Nang city.
• Fly direct to Da Nang International Airport (DAD) from international hubs including Singapore, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Taipei, Seoul, Tokyo, or transit via Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) or Hanoi.
• Bus and train from HCMC (Saigon) to Da Nang for as low as $20 USD (full day or overnight trip)
• We recommend to extend your stay to explore Hoi An and Central Vietnam!
Questions or need advice? Contact us at danang@travelmassive.com
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