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Phocuswright Europe 2023 is just around the corner, and it is poised to be an event that will shape the future of the hospitality industry. Against the vibrant backdrop of Barcelona, this gathering will bring together industry experts, thought leaders, and innovators to explore the latest trends and insights driving the evolution of travel and hospitality.

One of the highly anticipated highlights of the event is the panel discussion on "Lodging Transformed." Speakers including Pedro Camara, Founder and CEO of TravelgateX, Vanessa de Souza Lage, Founder and CEO of Sustonica, Sebastien Leitner, Vice President of Partnerships at Cloudbeds, Giancarlo Carniani, Managing Director of ToFlorence Hotels, and a market analyst from Italy Phocuswright will share their valuable perspectives on the ongoing changes in the industry and their impact on the lodging sector.

PRESS RELEASE.- International tourism experts discuss AI's role in efficiency and personalization of the sector

TravelgateX's successful CON-X 2023 conference attracted over 350 executives from the tourism, technology, and media industries. "Uncut, now it's personal" focused on artificial intelligence (AI) as the key tool for industry professionals to improve their work processes' efficiency while providing greater personalization for travelers.

In this interview, Felix Shpilman, CEO of Emerging Travel Group, parent company RateHawk, shares insights on decision-making and the main trends in tourism distribution today. Shpilman emphasizes the importance of experimentation and learning from mistakes, as well as the potential of Bedbanks 2.0 in the accommodations sector. He also shares anecdotes of the company's daring decisions, including the expansion into air and transfer services. Looking ahead, ETG has big ambitions for global expansion and is continuously growing its commercial team. Shpilman invites CON-X participants to connect with his team to access a wide range of accommodation inventory and the latest solutions in product and technology.

The ChatBot -X based on Azure OpenAI natural language models, has been invited to participate as a speaker at the upcoming CON-X 2023 conference in Mallorca. ChatBot -X will participate live and answer questions at the round table and from the audience.

Mallorca will once again be at the centre of the global B2B hotel distribution scene thanks to Con-X 2023. On 10 May, more than 350 executives representing the most influential companies in the hotel distribution industry will attend a conference to discuss new technological trends in the market and the use of artificial intelligence; its personalization and depersonalization.

The travel industry continues to go through a period of major key decisions for executives. At CON-X 2023, industry leaders such as Samuel Selma, Executive Vice President Hotels Viajes el Corte Inglés, shares his views on his own decision-making processes in this interview. With extensive industry experience, Samuel Selma explains the key trends in travel retailing today, including the growing importance of sustainability and the rapid growth of AI. He also shares his outlook on the year ahead and how his company plans to expand its reach through ambitious growth plans in product and distribution.