Skift Take
The biggest travel CEOs are taking a hard look at this moment, as travel returns, how they can take action and better represent their companies and their industry. It is definitely a critical time in travel. This may interest you : Brad Pietz is named General Manager of LEARFIELD’s LA Tech Sports Properties. The question is: how will we use it?
Over the past two years, discussions at the Skift Global Forum have focused on how travel will and will recover from the pandemic. This year is different. Optimism is in the air among many CEOs, even as they remain wary of the economy. This means we can return to discussions about innovation, driving change and fulfilling the role of travel as one of the world’s biggest economic drivers, now with a focus on sustainability.
In addition to hearing about the game changers in travel, what are some of the most important travel leaders doing to gain a better view of the future of travel? Here are three leaders we want to hear from at the Skift Global Forum and why:
Peter Kern: Democratizing The Travel Ecosystem
For the past two years, Peter Kern has worked hard at Expedia as a rotation director. After breaking down silos within the company, Kern has now focused on a vision and strategy to democratize the travel ecosystem and remove barriers to participation in travel bookings. As consumers increasingly turn to trusted sources for recommendations and purchasing decisions, what happens when creators and even DMOs can have a platform to directly drive demand? We’ll hear more on stage, as well as Peter’s focus on the passenger experience and expanding Expedia’s offering.
Bruce Poon Tip: The Transformational Power of Travel
Tour operators have always had a direct connection with people and cultures through their work. Perhaps that’s why they tend to be at the forefront of sustainability and people-first thinking in our industry. After more than 30 years as an innovator and leader in travel, G Adventures’ Bruce Poon Tip has always had a strong vision of how travel can be made better. Recognizing the critical nature of these times as an industry, Bruce will present his views on travel being a transformative industry, as opposed to the constant pursuit of more growth and more travelers. This time is the journey’s chance to get it right and not go back to the pits of the past. Are we going to take it seriously?
Tony Capuano: Transforming The Brand and Driving Impact
Marriott? Well, yes, while big companies have a reputation for moving slowly, Tony Capuano has wasted no time taking action at Marriott since being named CEO last year. Hotels globally are working quickly to adapt to a world where the ways of living, working and traveling are blurring, or The Great Merging, as we call it. To see also : Bill to boost semiconductor industry, high-tech research passes key Senate test. Of course, sustainability will also be a key issue, and how can big brands effect real change? We’ll hear more about the big changes happening strategically and operationally at Marriott, how the turbulent economic waters will affect travel and the macro trends that will be felt in the industry.
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