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As Asia powers the global travel rebound, Skift Asia Forum cuts through the noise with the voices and insights that matter most — the region’s next wave of growth starts in Bangkok.
Skift Asia Forum brings together the top voices in travel, tourism, and hospitality across Asia for a day of critical insight, debate, and connection. Held in Bangkok, this one-day event explores how innovation, digital transformation, and shifting traveler behavior are reshaping the region’s travel landscape.
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Date: 14-15 May
We’re welcoming a standout lineup of travel executives and innovators who will share fresh perspectives on the industry’s next chapter:
- Jean-Jacques Morin – Group Deputy CEO and CEO of Premium, Midscale & Economy Division, Accor
- Laura Houldsworth – Managing Director and VP, Asia Pacific, Booking.com
- Dave Stephenson – Chief Business Officer, Airbnb
- Boon Sian Chai – Managing Director and VP, International Markets, Trip.com Group
- Dillip Rajakarier – CEO, Minor Hotels; Group CEO, Minor International
- Nadia Omer – CEO, AirAsia MOVE
More speakers will be announced in the weeks ahead. Keep up with event updates here.
Asia Pacific is leading the global travel recovery, with rising demand across both leisure and business segments. Thailand is projecting 40 million international visitors in 2025, while markets like Shanghai, Cambodia, Macau, and India are seeing new investment and infrastructure growth.
With the region expected to account for 50 percent of global air passenger growth over the next 15 years, Skift Asia Forum offers a critical lens into Asia’s role in global tourism’s future.
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Insights From the Top
Hear directly from the CEOs and executives driving Asia’s travel transformation.
Connect With Decision-Makers
Build relationships with the region’s most influential players in travel and hospitality.
Track Travel’s Next Big Shifts
Explore topics like digital disruption, sustainability, and evolving traveler expectations.
Secure your spot now for Skift Asia Forum — where the region’s sharpest minds in travel come to connect, learn, and lead.
Curious What to Expect at Skift Asia Forum?
Check out the highlights from the recent Skift India Forum to see the kind of sharp, future-focused conversations Skift events are known for.
Stay tuned — we’ll be announcing more speakers, session topics, and agenda updates soon.
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