Let's kick off 2024 with a bang and a hot topic for the Bangkok Travel Massive Community! We are excited to share this exciting and interesting event on a pivotal topic.
Event Overview:
Is the trend truly your friend in the ever-evolving landscape of travel and hospitality? Join us for an insightful exploration into the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and the travel industry. How eagerly is the hospitality industry embracing AI? We'll uncover the depth of interest among hospitality clientele, share transparent insights into AI applications - both conventional & unconventional, and discuss the potential disruptions on the horizon.
Date: Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Time: 6:30-9:30 PM
Location: INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok (Creative Meeting & Event Spaces - Level 30 & LUZ Tapas Bar - Level 33)
FREE ENTRY - Travel Massive Guests enjoy the following Special Happy Hour deal: Buy 1 get 1 free for beer and wine throughout the event
AGENDA
6:00 PM: Registration (Creative Meeting & Event Spaces - Level 30)
6:30 PM: Welcome
6:45 PM: Presentations about AI applications by panelists
7:15 PM: Panel: Will AI disrupt or define the hospitality industry in 2024?
7:50 PM: Q&A
8:00 PM: "Hospitality Happy Hour" & Networking (LUZ Bangkok Tapas Bar, Level 33)
9:30-10 PM: Event concludes
Guest Speakers:
1. Aarron Nelson: General Manager at INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok - Formerly associated with citizenM hotels, Aarron brings a wealth of expertise in technology and its transformative potential within traditional industries, along with over 28 years of hospitality experience in numerous countries on different continents. His operational insights as a hotel client contribute to the discussion.
2. Siriporn Trachoo: Founder of The VIVA Solution - As a seasoned professional with extensive experience at reputable establishments like Best Western, and also a current Hospitality Consultant at Choo Hospitality, Siriporn knows when to put on her creative hat when needed - such as spearheading community building initiatives to support displaced hospitality staff with supplementary income during the pandemic. She provides a broad and diverse perspective into the needs of the hospitality industry and will shed light upon why she now ventures into the realm of an AI-Powered Hospitality Suite with The VIVA Solution.
3. Johnny Lam: CEO of XXIST, and Managing Partner at Blackbird.AI - A renowned entrepreneur with a focus on impact, Johnny has pioneered nano-technology solutions for hospitality, such as the FCU AHU system to eliminate mold and VOCs, and waterproofing for marble. Amidst the COVID-19 crisis, he swiftly adapted, developing an antibacterial coating for high-touch areas. In 2016, Lam founded Blackbird.ai, excelling in AI-driven detection of black PR attacks - awarded by Fortune Magazine for impact. Currently leading XXIST Hospitality Solutions, he integrates AI and Blockchain, setting new standards in the industry.
4. Pierre-Yves Lefebvre: Co-Founder of Avalon Analytics - A seasoned hotelier, Pierre founded Cypher Hospitality and oversaw revenue management for 100+ South-East Asian properties. His expertise earned him a stellar reputation for optimizing hotel ROI. In the past year, he achieved certification as a Data Analyst and Software Engineer and co-founded Avalon Analytics. Through this venture, he democratized data analytics with a business intelligence platform, enabling hotels of all sizes to navigate the pandemic efficiently, boost revenue, cut costs, and enhance profitability.
Moderator:
- Anne Somanas: Thailand Correspondent at TTG Asia Media & Bangkok Travel Massive Chapter Co-Leader - Anne's background as a journalist in both startup tech and hospitality reporting and her keen interest in cutting edge technologies, social impact, change and disruption positions her as the ideal moderator to shed light on this captivating topic.
Prepare for an evening of compelling dialogue, strategic insights, and networking opportunities as we collectively explore the role of AI in shaping the future of hospitality in 2024.
