HEDNA Asia Distribution Conference: Bangkok 2023
This event aims to advance HEDNA’s mission in the APAC region through education and insight to cultivate successful careers in the ever-changing hospitality industry. So please join us September 11-12, immediately preceding booking.com’s event, for a program sure to create and enhance professional connections for all participants.
Monday, September 11
18:00 – 21:00 HEDNA Evening Event
Tuesday, September 12
09:00 – 17:30 Full day of speakers and interactive panel discussions
Monday, September 11
15:00 – 17:00
Check In and Registration
18:00 – 21:00
HEDNA Evening Event Cheeva Garden
Tuesday, September 12
08:30 – 12:00
Check In and Registration
09:00 – 9:25
Welcome from HEDNA Grand Sindhorn
Join HEDNA’s leadership as they discuss their goals and priorities for the organization and open the conference.
Join HEDNA’s leadership as they discuss their goals and priorities for the organization and open the conference.
09:25 – 10:15
2023 APAC Industry Outlook Grand Sindhorn
Insights and trends from across the hospitality landscape.
Insights and trends from across the hospitality landscape.
Speakers coming soon
10:15 – 11:00
Fireside Chat with Agoda’s Omri Morgenshtern Grand Sindhorn
Join us for an intimate discussion with Agoda’s CEO and hear about his vision for the regional giant.
Join us for an intimate discussion with Agoda’s CEO and hear about his vision for the regional giant.
Omri Morgenshtern, Agoda
11:00 – 11:30
Networking & Refreshments Foyer
11:30 – 12:00
Hotelier CXO Panel Discussion Grand Sindhorn
Hear senior hotel leadership discuss travel trends in Asia and beyond.
Hear senior hotel leadership discuss travel trends in Asia and beyond.
Speakers coming soon
12:00 – 13:30
Lunch Flourish Restaurant
13:30 – 13:55
The Continued Blurring of FinTech and Distribution Grand Sindhorn
This session will highlight the work HEDNA has done in creating industry standards with the Open Payment Alliance and what it means for guest check-in, hotel staff and distribution efficiencies.
This session will highlight the work HEDNA has done in creating industry standards with the Open Payment Alliance and what it means for guest check-in, hotel staff and distribution efficiencies.
Mike Carlo, XanderPay; Ana Arjones, Mastercard
13:55 – 14:30
The Complexity and Importance of Payments in Asia Grand Sindhorn
With so many countries, currencies and payment types throughout Asia, the level of complexity and associated costs exceed all other areas of the world. The session will touch on both the consumer journey as well as the increasingly important B2B payments.
With so many countries, currencies and payment types throughout Asia, the level of complexity and associated costs exceed all other areas of the world. The session will touch on both the consumer journey as well as the increasingly important B2B payments.
Josh Ziegler, former CEO Rakuten Travel Xchange and payment entrepreneur
14:30 – 16:40
To Be Announced Grand Sindhorn
Details coming soon
16:40 – 17:00
Closing Remarks Grand Sindhorn
Date
- Sep 11 - 12 2023
- Expired!
Time
- All Day
More Info
Labels
- On Time
Location
- Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok, Soi Ton Son, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok, Thailand
