2020 Virtual Summit Asia Pacific
Agenda
Tuesday, August 25 2020 | 09:00 AM SGT
Keynote: The Road to Revival
The Best Part of Travel has been among the worst hit in travel, and operators across Asia have been among the most severely affected. What’s the state of our industry…
Tuesday, August 25 2020 | 09:15 AM SGT
The Asia Pacific Outlook
The biggest questions our industry faces are when will international travel resume, and what will it look like when it does. From regional “travel bubbles” to health and safety standards,…
Tuesday, August 25 2020 | 09:40 AM SGT
From the Frontlines: Ask Me Anything with James Thornton, CEO, Intrepid Group
One of the world’s largest operators of multi-day and day-tour brands was forced to process some 35,000 cancellations and suspend trips through September. In this candid interview, we’ll discuss how…
Tuesday, August 25 2020 | 10:05 AM SGT
The View from Klook: Ask Me Anything
Asia’s biggest OTA for tours and activities has a unique view into the state of the sector across the region, and also made some pivots during the pandemic to domestic…
Tuesday, August 25 2020 | 10:40 AM SGT
Let’s Get Direct – Grow Direct Bookings
Tourism Solved’s chief nerd Jeff Lewis will delve into the best practices for growing direct online bookings through digital marketing, website optimization and more. Jeff and the Tourism Solved team…
Tuesday, August 25 2020 | 11:30 AM SGT
Workshop: Going Local – Actionable Strategies to Pivot to Domestic Travelers
For a tour or activity needing new customers that have traditionally relied heavily on international visitors. In this workshop we're going to cover: How to find a domestic market segment…
Tuesday, August 25 2020 | 12:30 PM SGT
Experiences in APAC: Ask Me Anything with Airbnb
Experiences in APAC: Ask Me Anything with Airbnb Airbnb’s head of Experiences for Asia Pacific Parin Mehta and a leading Experience Host sit down with Arival an in-depth discussion on…
Tuesday, August 25 2020 | 13:05 PM SGT
How a Top Attraction Reworked Its Tech to Reopen
The world-famous Gardens By The Bay has re-opened with great success and fanfare. Hear their story about re-opening, drawing crowds, and even with 1-2 hour wait times how they are…
Tuesday, August 25 2020 | 13:30 PM SGT
A Tours & Activities Tech Primer
It’s more imperative than ever for operators to get their tech in order. This short presentation and follow-up discussion with technology experts will provide an essential tech overview to help…
Tuesday, August 25 2020 | 13:40 PM SGT
The New Digital Imperative
The pandemic is creating a new digital urgency. It is already accelerating online booking as travelers do more advanced planning and booking, and operators are required to restrict capacity and…
