Interactive Roundtables Discussions

Attendees can join 2x 30-minute discussions from a selection of topics led by industry experts.

1. Short-term Property Rentals Expansion: A Viable Option for Hoteliers?

From check-in to check-out, tech-savvy properties remove the staff from a seamless guest experience. Hear about learnings and successes from an entirely self-serving stay delivering personal touches and up-selling opportunities from afar

Ivana Tagliamonte, Co-Owner, Bellport Inn & Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker 

2. Experiential Hospitality for Hoteliers of the Future

Guests travel to have unforgettable in-destination experiences, and hoteliers who recognise this see stronger core revenues through higher-spending guests, longer stays and better reviews

Fran Kauzlaric, Chief Commercial Officer, Turneo

Matija Marijan, Chief Executive Officer, Turneo

 

3. Do Digital Experiences & AI Foster Loyalty Better than Human Interaction?

From booking to check-out, guests can now breeze through their hotel stay without ever saying “hello” to a single staff member. AI and automation are redefining convenience—but does that mean stronger guest loyalty or just faster service?

Erlendur Steinn Gudnason, Co-founder & COO, Sweeply

Opening Keynote: SPOTLIGHT: Encapsulating Resort Experiences in a Digital Age

  • AI-driven website personalisation: Feature your customer’s future journey
  • Digital content creation visualising the beauty in ‘ordinary’ hotel and resort experiences
  • Tailor images to seasons and holidays at the click of a button
  • Relationships that go the distance: Experience Bookers opting in for an overnight stay

Closing Keynote – Panel Discussion: ESG Technology Combatting Waste, Driving Efficiency and Supporting Communities

  • Guest-facing green tech enhancing sustainability practices
  • Culture shifts building a barrier to wasteful practices
  • Automated systems for energy and water management
  • Waste management technology making a difference in the hotel industry
  • Eco upgrades: Smart swaps for high energy efficiency
  • Platforms aiding local sourcing, donations and economic support for hotels and their communities