Travel Massive Asia Conference 2026 Da Nang
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.
Check out highlights from our 2025 conference:
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
See our first round of speakers announcement to learn more.
We're quickly filling our last few speaker slots — the program will be published here and announced on our newsletter and socials in the coming weeks!
Sponsors and Media Partners
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact us at asia@travelmassive.com
Program and topics
Day 1 — Conference at Ariyana Convention Centre
🤖 (Workshop) Get Found in the AI Era: SEO and AI Search Visibility for Travel Brands
💻 (Workshop) Building AI Campaigns: The Future of Discovery in Marketing
🔥 Fireside Chat: Founder's Interview (TBA)
🤳 The Creator Economy in South East Asia: What's Working in 2026
🔮 Top Travel Trends for 2027
✈️ Travel Tech Showdown: Leaders Debate OTAs vs Direct Booking in the age of AI
🚀 Travel Startup Pitch Competition
🥂 Industry networking drinks
Day 2 — Hoi An Masterclasses
🎓 5-8 expert-led masterclasses across two venues covering topics including content creation, travel storytelling, AI marketing tools, destination marketing, growing a travel business in South East Asia, and building and monetizing a travel audience.
🎉 After Party — 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.
Tickets and Registration
Early Bird 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