Travel Massive Asia Conference 2026 Da Nang
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- For business owners who are based in Vietnam.
- Your company must be registered in Vietnam.
Join Top Travel Innovators, Creators, and Marketers at Travel Massive Asia Conference 2026, in Da Nang, Vietnam on August 21-22.
Travel Massive Asia Conference 2026 will be hosted across two days in Da Nang (Friday 21st to Saturday 22nd August) with a focus on innovation, creation, and marketing in travel, featuring: expert-led workshops, industry panels, founder interviews, a startup pitch competition, tourism and creator masterclasses, and community activations.
See our full speaker lineup (updated 17 July) for 2026:
The Conference for Travel Innovation, Creation, and Marketing
Day 1 (Conference) will be hosted on the final day of HorecFex (20-21 August) — the premier technology event for the tourism and hospitality industry in Vietnam which attracts over 4,000 attendees including senior hospitality executives and features 80 exhibition booths from local and international vendors.
Day 2 (Masterclasses) will take place at Namia River Retreat, a five-star villa resort, wellness and meeting space in the historic town of Hoi An — a UNESCO World Heritage Site, featuring small-group tourism and creator masterclasses led by experts from the Travel Massive network, followed by an exclusive after party to celebrate two days of learnings and new connections.
🏝️ The conference 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.
🇻🇳 Da Nang is the largest city in Central Vietnam and a regional hub for Vietnam's fast growing tourism market, which welcomed a record 21+ million international tourists in 2025 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 creators, influencers and KOLs, and relevant industry experts and media.
🤩 This is your opportunity to learn from and meet with like-minded professionals and founders from across the tourism, hospitality, and online travel sectors in South East Asia and beyond. We look forward to welcoming you!
Speakers
Learn from top travel innovators and leaders from across Travel Massive's global network. More speakers will be announced soon!
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Ian Cumming
Founder and Editor
Travel Massive
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Natalya Wissink
Co-Founder and CEO, Secret Experiences
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Crystal Phuong
Head of Account Management, APAC, Aven Hospitality
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Tracie May
PR & Marketing Executive, Host at Chat.Travel
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Ivy Nhi Chau
Founder
Ivy+Partners
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Lina Gedvilaite
Co-Founder and COO
Seek Sophie
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Richard Burrage
Founder
Cimigo
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Hao Tran
CEO and Co-Founder
Vietcetera
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Hoang Le Duy
Business Development Manager, Headout
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Anne Somanas
Thailand Correspondent
TTG Asia Media
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Stephanie Hays
YouTube Creator (@StephAndPete), and Travel Advisor with Fora Travel
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Ric Gazarian
Founder
Counting Countries
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Samuel Walter
Founder
Heads on Pillows
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Paul Hewett
CEO
In Marketing We Trust
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Fred Wissink
Author and Professional Photographer
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Fran Diéguez
CEO
Nuna
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Garth Adams
Founder
I Know The Pilot
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Pei Shyuan Yeo
Founder
Everyday Tour Company
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Keith Van
Community and Partnerships
seats.aero
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Elsa Verzijl
Growth Manager EMEA, APAC
Skift
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Michelle Ford
General Manager
Namia Wellness Resort
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Mandy Nguyen
Operation Director
Startup Vietnam Foundation
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Hannah Pearson
Founding Partner
Pear Anderson
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Sean Mulhern
Co-Founder and Global CEO, One Life Adventures
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Casey Mead
Director, CM Communications
See our full lineup of speakers announcement to learn more.
We're currently reviewing our startup pitch applications — the finalists will be published here and announced on our newsletter and socials shortly!
Day 1 Program — Friday 21 August
Ariyana Convention Centre, Da Nang
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Registration at HorecFex/Furama
9:30am - 10:00am -
Morning Workshops — Mastering new AI technologies
Hoi An Hall (Floor 2) -
🔎 Workshop: Get Found in the AI Era: SEO and AI Search Visibility for Travel Brands10:00am - 11:00am
Samuel Walter (Heads on Pillows)
Maximum capacity: 100 (seated) -
✨ Workshop: Building AI Campaigns: The Future of Discovery in Marketing11:00am - 12:00pm
Paul Hewett & Benoit Weber (In Marketing We Trust)
Maximum capacity: 100 (seated) -
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Lunch Break
12:00pm - 1:00pm -
Afternoon Session — Building Success in Travel
Main Hall, Ground Floor -
🚀 Travel Startup Pitch Competition1:00pm - 1:45pm
Finalists: To be announced (TBA)
Judges: Keith Van (seats.aero), Elsa Verzijl (Skift), Mandy Nguyen (Startup Vietnam Foundation), Hannah Pearson (Pear Anderson)
Moderator: Ric Gazarian (Extraordinary Travel Festival) -
🤳 The Creator Economy in South East Asia: What's Working in 20261:50pm - 2:30pm
Panel: Tracie May (KOL / Influencer), Stephanie Hays (YouTube Creator), Casey Mead (CM Communications)
Moderator: Ivy Nhi Chau (Ivy+Partners) -
🔮 Top Travel Trends for 20272:35pm - 3:15pm
Panel: Richard Burrage (Cimigo), Elsa Verzijl (Skift), Fran Dieguez (Nuna)
Moderator: Anne Somanas (TTG Asia Media) -
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Tea Break
3:15pm - 3:30pm -
✈️ Travel Tech Showdown: Leaders Debate OTAs vs Direct Booking in the age of AI3:30pm - 4:10pm
Panel: Hoang Le Duy (Headout), Lina Gedvilaite (Seek Sophie), Samuel Walter (Heads on Pillows)
Moderator: Crystal Phuong (Hospitality Solutions) -
🔥 Founder's Interview (One Life Adventures)4:15pm - 4:45pm
Fireside chat with Sean Mulhern (Co-Founder & Global CEO, One Life Adventures) and Hao Tran (Vietcetera)
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🏆 Startup Pitch Awards4:45pm - 5:00pm
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Networking Drinks
5:00pm - 6:00pm -
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Visit the Travel Massive / Travel Startups Booth for live demos and meetings
20 - 21 August
Day 2 Program — Saturday 22 August
Namia River Retreat, Hoi An
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Registration at Namia River Retreat
9:30am - 10:00am -
Morning Activities
Namia River Retreat -
☕️ Morning sessions to prepare for the day
Including morning walking tour, 1:1 meetings, and plenty of time for coffee and breakfast.
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Masterclasses
Namia River Retreat -
📈 How to build a Tour Company people can't stop talking about
How authentic, human-first storytelling can turn a tour company into one people can't stop recommending: Pei Shyuan Yeo, founder of Singapore's Everyday Tour Company, gives a masterclass on building a word-of-mouth travel brand around curated food, culture, and community experiences, drawn from her journey out of a 15+ year tech career. Attendees will leave with a practical approach for designing authentic, story-driven experiences that turn customers into advocates and drive organic word-of-mouth growth.
Pei Shyuan (P.S) Yeo (Founder, Everyday Tour Company) -
🤑 How to monetize your Social Media audience (and get paid by Meta)
Garth Adams, founder of I Want That Flight and I Know The Pilot — platforms with 400k+ newsletter subscribers and 550k on Facebook — shares how he's built one of the region's most engaged travel communities, and how you can turn that kind of audience into revenue, including getting paid directly by Meta. Attendees will leave with concrete tactics for growing an engaged social following and turning it into direct revenue, including how to qualify for and get paid through Meta's monetization programs.
Garth Adams (Founder, I Want That Flight and I Know The Pilot) -
📢 How to become the source everyone cites
Most travel businesses publish content. Few become a reference point in their market. This masterclass looks at how a small team, without a research department or big budget, can systematically become the source others in the industry cite and rely on. Drawing on six years of running Pear Anderson's weekly industry report, the session covers original intelligence versus recycled news, sustaining regular content with a lean team, and getting picked up by associations and partners without a PR budget. Attendees will leave with a practical framework for building credibility through consistent, well-sourced reporting.
Hannah Pearson (Director, Pear Anderson) -
📸 How to take photography for Hotels & Experiences that actually sell them
Drawing on 20+ years photographing Vietnam for brands like Four Seasons, Hyatt, Accor, and Condé Nast Traveller, Frederik Wissink shares how to shoot hotels and experiences that don't just look beautiful — but actually sell. Attendees will leave with practical techniques for composing, lighting, and framing hotel and experience shots that drive bookings, not just likes.
Fred Wissink (Author and Professional Photographer) -
🧘 Designing Rituals That Reconnect: Harnessing Nature in Modern Hospitality
Michelle Ford, Founder and CEO of Lumina Wellbeing and GM of Namia Wellness Resort, gives a masterclass on designing nature-based rituals that reconnect guests to purpose and place — drawing on her work building wellness ecosystems at Namia River Retreat, Fusion Maia, and 15 luxury spas across Thailand and the Maldives. Attendees will leave with a framework for designing nature-based rituals and embodied practices that deepen guest connection and can be woven into any hospitality experience.
Michelle Ford (General Manager, Namia Wellness Resort) -
Evening Activities
Hoi An -
🌍 Travel Massive Quiz Night (with prizes)
50 Travel Questions To Challenge Your World Expertise
Ian Cumming (Founder, Travel Massive) -
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Secret After Party
7:30pm - late -
🎉 After Party sponsored by Nuna🤫 secret location
An exclusive evening event at a secret venue in Hoi An to celebrate two days of learning, connection, and inspiration with new friends from across the travel industry. The venue is a secret... it will be announced on the day!
Sponsors and Media Partners
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact us at asia@travelmassive.com
Tickets and Registration
General Admission Tickets to Travel Massive Asia Conference 2026 Da Nang (21-22 August) are now available to purchase and includes entry to HorecFex Hospitality Exhibition and Forum (20-21 August). Some restrictions apply:
• Morning workshops on Day 1 are limited to 100 seats.
• Masterclasses on Day 2 are subject to group capacity and availability.
To secure your spot at Travel Massive Asia Conference 2026 Da Nang:
✅ Sign in to your Travel Massive profile, or create an account (it's free)
✅ Purchase a ticket using the "Buy Ticket" link on this event page
✅ Book your flights and accommodation to attend (see FAQ for tips)
Tickets are non-transferrable. You can get a full refund 30 days prior to the event.
FAQ: Where to stay / how to get there:
• Day 1 will be hosted at the Ariyana Convention Centre in Da Nang, Vietnam.
• Day 2 will be hosted in Hoi An town at Namia River Retreat.
• The official hotel is Furama Resort (a 10 minute walk to the convention centre).
• There are many hotel 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 (allow a full day, at least).
• Get an Electronic Visa for Vietnam at evisa.gov.vn (for US and other citizens)
• We recommend to extend your stay to explore nearby sights and Central Vietnam!
Questions or need advice? Contact us at asia@travelmassive.com
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