COVID-19 has and will continue to accelerate the development of technologies and solutions that will transform our daily lives. Travel and tourism organizations will need to use new platforms, solutions and digital tools to gain agility and efficiency in order to survive. This PATA Spotlight webinar will explore the key technologies and innovative approaches to help tourism boards and all travel industry stakeholders embrace the next evolution of the travel and tourism industry.
We will hear perspectives as well as case studies from two tech companies - dcs Plus and Vpon - followed by a panel discussion and Q&A session.
Key talking points for dcs Plus:
What were the main measures taken during Covid-19?
How have travel agencies around the world adapted to the new context?
What were the opportunities within this context?
How and why it's important for travel agencies to adapt their business to the future from tech perspective
In operation since 2002, dcs plus is a technology company that provides business critical enterprise software for the travel & tourism industry. With customers in more than 50 markets, dcs plus is a global player with offices in Bucharest, Dubai, Singapore, Sao Paulo and Gurgaon.
Key talking points for Vpon:
Importance and role of tourism boards and associations in preparing travel recovery
Potential challenges or difficulties faced by tourism boards
How Vpon’s data capability and profession can help tourism boards tackle these challenges
Case study on Vpon’s successful collaboration with Japan local DMOs
Vpon Big Data Group is a leading big data company focused on data analytics built with cutting-edge technologies to provide clients with the broadest set of mobile data across Asia in delivering effective mobile data-driven marketing solutions. Supported by the accumulation of massive data from 900 million mobile devices and strategic partnership with premium media resources across APAC, Vpon provides clients with customized data-centric marketing solutions, including data analytics services, brand awareness, performance-driven and cross border marketing solutions.
Speakers
Angelo Jambore, Regional General Manager, dcs plus APAC
Angelo Jambore is the regional GM at dcs plus responsible to set up regional operations since 2018 and lead business development activities for APAC region. Prior to moving to APAC, he was VP of Sales and Marketing at dcs plus and has had an extensive background in telecommunications and cybersecurity in senior management positions.
Octav Stan, Head of Global Account Management, dcs plus
Octav Stan is a senior in dcs plus and has been a part of the team for almost 14 years. He is currently Head of Global Account Management department and is responsible for managing dcs plus customer portfolio in more than 50 markets who aims to drive high-level customer satisfaction and improve customer lifetime value growth. Read more
Jeffrey Cheung, General Manager APAC, Vpon Big Data Group
Jeffrey Cheung is currently General Manager, APAC of Vpon Big Data Group, a leading big data company in Asia focused on data analytics built with cutting-edge technology in delivering effective mobile data-driven marketing solutions. Read more
Moderator
Paul Pruangkarn, Director - Communications & External Affairs, PATA
Paul oversees day-to-day operations of all communications and serves as the senior spokesperson for the Association. Paul works to enhance PATA’s public image through various media outlets and maintains the Association’s media partnerships with such organisations as BBC World News, National Geographic Traveller (UK), Skift, TTG Asia… Read more
Host
Roong Tepkaew, Manager - Membership Engagement, PATA
Roong Tepkaew is the Manager for Membership Engagement for the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA). Together with the director of membership, she is taking care of the PATA member community of over 800 members globally. She is responsible for member engagement projects and activities including the Member Directory, member communication etc. In 2019 she launched the PATA Spotlight webinar series, a platform where PATA members can share their expertise with tourism professionals and entrepreneurs across the globe.