Programme

09:00 - 09:05
Chairman’s Address
09:05 - 09:25
Keynote
Who will be the next challenger?
In the past year we have witnessed several big deals in China’s online travel industry. How will these deals change the competitive landscape? As more and more startups take aim at the market leaders, who will be the next challenger?
Speaker:
  • Charlie Li, CEO, TravelDaily.cn
09:25 - 09:45
Keynote
Challenges and Opportunities in China’s On-line Travel Industry
Speaker:
  • Guangfu Cui, CEO, eLong Inc.
09:45 - 10:05
Keynote
Harnessing Tomorrow's Technology Today
Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing market for air transportation globally. Technology will play a pivotal role in harnessing the unprecedented growth for everyone in the travel supply chain to ensure greater efficiency and to handle greater passenger volumes without increasing costs. Amadeus will address these challenges and discuss how advanced technology, including the latest mobile and airport technology, will enable improved processes for travellers, from booking to boarding. Amadeus will also demonstrate how the company helps airlines around the world revolutionise the traveller experience, employing tomorrow’s technology today.
Speaker:
  • John Chapman, Vice President, Airline Group, Amadeus Asia
10:05 - 10:25
Keynote
Incredible Opportunities: Online distribution helps improve the aviation industry’s efficiency
E-ticketing is one of the most significant changes for airline distribution in the past decade. In the next decade, airline tickets will be mainly distributed through online channels. How can online distribution help the industry react and adapt quickly to market changes?
Speaker:
  • CC Zhuang, CEO, Qunar.com
10:25 - 10:55
MUNCH, MEET AND MINGLE
It’s time for a break! Meet with a potential client, get some work done or relax and recaffeinate.
10:55 - 11:45
Executive Roundtable
Asia’s Emerging Online Travel Market
Listen to senior executives from Asia’s online travel industry and gain valuable insight into the latest trends, key issues and challenges that will shape the industry in 2012 and beyond.
Panelists:
  • Johan Svanstrom, Vice President and Managing Director, Hotels.com Asia Pacific
  • Xu Zhu, Vice President, Mangocity.com Limited
  • Christine Zhang, Managing Director, HRS Asia Pacific
  • Amit Saberwal, Senior Vice President-Hotels & International Markets, MakeMyTrip.com
Moderated by:
  • Yeoh Siew Hoon, Producer, Web In Travel
11:45 - 12:05
Keynote
Perfecting Service Brings on Extraordinary Travel Experience
How can online travel players provide high quality services by breaking legacy defects?
Speaker:
  • James Tang, Senior Vice President, Ctrip
12:05 - 14:00
Lunch and Midday Break
Enjoy a delicious meal, mingle with fellow attendees and get some work done.
14:00 - 14:20
Keynote
Mobile Travel - Inspiration, Innovation and Best Practices
Gerry will review the key elements of a successful mobile strategy for airlines, hotels and intermediaries and present case studies of successful campaigns.
Speaker:
  • Gerry Samuels, Founder and Executive Director, Mobile Travel Technologies Ltd.
14:20 - 15:10
Executive Roundtable
How Social Media is Changing Travel Planning and Booking Trends
Panelists:
  • Bernold O. Schroeder, CEO, Jin Jiang International Hotels
  • Michael Chen, Vice President, Jinling Hotels & Resorts Corporation
  • Adams Yin, Director of Sales & Marketing, New Century Hotels & Resorts
  • Lily Cheng, Senior Director, Strategy & Business Development APAC, TripAdvisor
  • Morris Sim, CEO &Co-Founder, Circos.com
  • Shine Liu, CEO, UOKO
Moderated by:
  • Joseph Wang, Senior Director of Hotel Business, Qunar.com
15:10 - 15:25
Keynote
Taobao Travel – An open platform
Speaker:
  • Wei Ren, Director of Travel Industry Development, Taobao.com
15:25 - 15:55
MUNCH, MEET AND MINGLE
It’s time for a break! Mingle with the exhibitors and fuel up on snacks and refreshments. We still have lots of great sessions ahead.
15:55 - 16:40
Executive Roundtable
Emerging Model of Selling Group Tours Online
Will the group buying and other online models change the infrastructure of the group tour market? What is the future of traditional tour operators?
Panelists:
  • Vincent Gong, Vice President, Lashou.com
  • Donald Yu, CEO, Tuniu
  • Chongyang Ding, Assistant President, CYTS
  • Florence Fang, General Manager, BCTS Travel Service
Interview with:
  • Jade Wei, Deputy General Manager of Vacation Department, Ctrip
16:40 - 16:55
Keynote
Online Travel Media in the New Environment
Search, E-commerce, social media and mobile applications will determine the direction of China’s internet industry for the next five years. As a leader in online travel media, Ku Xun begins to rethink its value proposition in the new environment.
Speaker:
  • Ivan Zhang, CEO, Kuxun.cn
16:55 - 17:45
Executive Roundtable
Airline Distribution
Direct sales and channel distribution depend on a delicate balance of cooperation and competition. So what are the keys for airlines to drive online direct sales? What is the future of traditional travel agencies? To what extent does Google’s acquisition of ITA change the competitive landscape of airline distribution?
Panelists:
  • Yu Wang, Vice President, Spring Airlines
  • Jurik Auer, Regional Manager Online Sales, Marketing and Mobile Services Asia & Pacific, Lufthansa
  • Ji Sun, General Manager, China Air Service
  • Steven Luan, Regional Commercial Manager, Asia Pacific, UATP
  • Morten Lund, CEO, EVERBREAD
Moderated by:
  • Larry Liang, General Manager of Airline Solution, Travelsky Technology Limited
09:00 - 09:20
Keynote
Breaking Boundaries – How Disruptive Companies are Changing the Travel Landscape
Kevin Fliess will discuss the impact of recent start-ups on the travel industry, and how these disruptive companies are using mobile and social tools to change the way consumers and businesses interact.
Speaker:
  • Kevin Fliess, VP of Product, Room 77
09:20 - 09:40
Keynote
The Present and Future of Travel Search
Adam Goldstein will address the recent developments in travel search (ITA’s acquisition, the rise of mobile apps, etc.), and what they’re likely to mean for airlines and intermediaries in the future.
Speaker:
  • Adam Goldstein, Co-founder & CEO, Hipmunk
09:40 - 10:25
Executive Roundtable
Mobile Applications in Travel
What changes have mobile applications brought to the travel industry? How will mobile impact consumer purchasing behaviors? What will be the next mobile innovation to play a significant role in travel distribution?
Panelists:
  • Anil Damodaran, Director, Marketing – Mobile, Consumer Solutions and Customer Enablement, Abacus International
  • Ingrid Yin, General Manager of Marketing Department, HK CTS Hotels Co., Ltd.
  • Gerry Samuels, Founder and Executive Director, Mobile Travel Technologies Ltd.
  • Jay Wang, CEO, Aotian Huijin
Moderated by:
  • Michael Zhu, Vice President, LTP
10:25 - 10:55
MUNCH, MEET AND MINGLE
It’s time for a break! Meet with a potential client, get some work done or relax and re-caffeinate.
10:55 - 12:15
Workshops
Workshops conducted by leading technology providers and industry experts will share their hands-on experience and practical skills with travel professionals. Learn how to drive revenue, engage with customers, strengthen brand loyalty and improve conversion.
12:15 - 14:00
Lunch and Midday Break
Enjoy a delicious meal, mingle with fellow attendees and get some work done.
14:00 - 14:20
Keynote
Opportunities and Challenges in New Air and Travel Distribution Technology
As new market competition emerges, what changes and opportunities will the evolution of new technology bring to China’s air travel distribution market? What challenges will force TravelSky to continually improve its service and technology standards?
Speaker:
  • Xiongfei Tang, Executive Manager of GDS Dept., TravelSky
14:20 - 15:10
Executive Roundtable
Emerging Online Distribution Channels and Models
In the past year, several Chinese Internet giants, including Tencent, Baidu and Taobao, have entered the online travel space in their own ways. Meanwhile, group buying pours into the travel industry as an emerging distribution model. How will these new entrants and models change consumer purchasing behaviors and the competitive landscape of the Chinese online travel market?
Panelists:
  • Zhixiang Wu, CEO, Tong Cheng Travel Network
  • Ying Zhang, Deputy General Manager, E-commerce Dept., Tencent
  • Vivian Hong, President, Travelzoo China
  • David Chai, General Manager, CHINAonline
  • Enrique Nalda, Co-Founder, RedVisitor
  • Frank Lin, Founder, Affordable Luxury Network
Moderated by:
  • Joseph Xia, Director of Sales & Marketing, Jin Jiang International E-Commerce Co., Ltd.
15:10 - 15:30
Keynote
Integrated Marketing: Leading the new trend of search engine marketing
Speaker:
  • Wei Liu, General Manager of Search Engine Marketing and Key Account Department, Baidu
15:30 - 16:00
MUNCH, MEET AND MINGLE
It’s time for a break! Mingle with the exhibitors and fuel up on snacks and refreshments. We still have lots of great sessions ahead.
16:00 - 16:45
Executive Roundtable
Investment Opportunities in China’s Travel Industry
Learn which areas investors are (or are not) looking to invest in the next 2-3 years. Listen to seasoned investors and successful entrepreneurs and understand where the opportunities exist.
Panelists:
  • John Hsin, Managing Director, Highland Capital
  • Allen Zhu, Partner, GSR Ventures
  • Herry Han, Vice President, Lightspeed Venture Partners
  • Qinghua Hong, Founder & CEO, Lvmama
Moderated by:
  • Fritz Demopoulos, Advisor
16:45 - 17:45
Innovation Challenge Pitch
Selected entrepreneurs from startup companies less than 12 months in existence or companies leaving stealth mode (or are a little beyond startup) will have the chance to demonstrate their innovative solutions or products that will significantly impact travel planning and purchasing. The winner will be rewarded the TravelDaily Innovator Award.
Speaker:
  • Terence Mak, CEO, 3rd Planet
  • Gang Qin, Partner, Mafengwo.com
  • Zephyr Liu, Founder & CEO, Ikamobile
  • Ryan Tsui, Co-founder, SHOTS AROUND
  • Alex Su, Co-founder & CEO, Tukeq.com
Panel of Judges:
  • Fritz Demopoulos, Advisor
  • John Hsin, Managing Director, Highland Capital
  • Herry Han, Vice President, Lightspeed Venture Partners
  • Allen Zhu, Partner, GSR Ventures
  • Qinghua Hong, Founder & CEO, Lvmama
Interview with:
  • Charlie Li, CEO, TravelDaily.cn
Update to 2011-09-14。

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