International speakers and tourism experts gather in Mallorca to discuss the latest tourism trends on topics related to tour operations, consolidation and changing paradigms in traditional business models.
In a sustained effort to innovate and challenge the conventional wisdom, TravelgateX welcomes executives and visionaries to the CON-X 2024 event in Mallorca, championing the theme "Enough, Redefined." This summit is set to occur on May 22 and 23 and proposes a thought-provoking discourse on transcending the perceived limits within the travel and technology industry.
Over 500 industry leaders from the global tourism sector will engage in insightful talks and panel discussions, exploring the latest developments and disruptive innovations in the B2B realm. Key topics will cover tour operations, the consolidation of tourism enterprises in the current market, and the burgeoning applications of AI. The conference will also emphasize the impact of new trends and shifting paradigms on traditional business models.
CON-X 2024 will feature a roundtable discussion titled "Enough or Not?," moderated by Alex Gisbert with esteemed speakers such as Bas Lemmens (HotelPlanner), Martin Mondarelli (Despegar), and Paul Anthony (Hotelbeds). Additional industry representatives like Jeff Kim (Yanolja) and Kate Irwin (Skift) will enhance the agenda alongside Jari Virtanen (Stena Line Travel), Paul Bixby (EasyJet), and moderator Walter Buschta (Phocuswright).
Furthermore, this year's edition is enriched by the presence of author Thomas Middelhoff, with his newly released "Schuldig" (Guilty), who will share personal insights on failure and resilience.
The conference will be moderated by MC Sabine Morlok from Aware. The presentations will not only be full of lectures, but also valuable networking opportunities during the more than two hours of networking sessions. These interactions are aimed at strengthening ties and fostering business and turnover expansion.
According to Pedro Camara, CEO of TravelgateX, 'Our aim for the conference is for attendees to gain fresh insights and forge connections that will drive growth and foster strong relationships within the industry.'
CON-X 2024 is backed by essential sponsors and collaborators of high reputation, such as Huawei Cloud, Mize, Dida Travel, PeakPoint, junto a WEX, Sandals, Webbeds, Solole, Welcomebeds, Travelsoft, Priceline, Stuba, TBO, Darina Holidays, Interrias, Xunta de Galicia, Whitinearth, Abreu, Bedsopia, PrimeTravel.
Upon the conference's conclusion, participants will engage in AFTER-X 2024, participating in an epic 8-hour session of uninterrupted networking, supported by companies like Tailorbeds, Peakpoint, Stuba, MyGo, Ehtl, Go Global, PrimeTravel, GetPliant, Hoteltrader, Conextur, Jalan, Alturabeds, DTS Travel, Bookopro, Paximum, Go Global, RateHawk, Guest Incoming, W2M, BookMe, Tunisian Travel Service, Cosmobeds, Travel Compositor, Pax2Night, WEX.
The past three editions of CON-X have featured over 30 speakers worldwide, more than 50 sponsors, and over 700 participants from every nation representing over 1,000 companies, thus generating over 2,000 business meetings in a single day.
Since this event's inception, May has always been the chosen month for the assembly, along with various Mallorca locations, such as Finca Son Termes, Es Baluard, Castillo San Carlos, Son Mir, and Nikki Beach. This year, Zafiro Palace Palmanova hotel will serve as the Partner Hotel, hosting attendees from all around the globe.
Technology is empowering tourism enterprises in a disruptive way. Leveraging it, many are scaling and competing like never before, and even introducing alternatives for tourism providers to take control of their distribution networks. With this goal in mind, TravelgateX, the global marketplace based in Palma, organizes CON-X and AFTER-X, a pioneering B2B networking conference with leading travel companies.
AFTER-X: An epic TravelgateX networking day
After the stimulating discussions and insightful presentations at CON-X 2024, participants can look forward to unwinding and networking at the exclusive AFTER-X event held at the prestigious Nikki Beach, a renowned beach club in Palmanova. This idyllic setting offers the perfect ambiance for attendees to forge new connections, explore potential partnerships, and cultivate long-lasting relationships in a relaxed and social environment.
With an anticipated attendance of over 650 industry professionals, CON-X and AFTER-X are poised to be the must-attend networking events for the travel industry in 2024. These gatherings serve as a valuable platform for businesses to not only connect and exchange ideas, but also to discover fresh opportunities for growth and collaboration.
Attendees can expect a vibrant atmosphere filled with networking opportunities, engaging conversations, and the chance to interact with like-minded individuals passionate about driving innovation and success in the travel industry. From casual chats over cocktails to more structured business discussions, After-X promises to be a dynamic and enriching experience for all participants.
The industry comes together: Con-X in images
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About TravelgateX: Leaders in the B2B lodging connectivity marketplace, TravelgateX interlinks buyers and sellers of hotel products via a singular API. With more than 1,000 Partners, 50,000 daily bookings, and 7 billion searches per day, they generated transactions amounting to over 4.5 billion euros in 2023. TravelgateX's platform offers complete control over integrations and visibility into operations, providing advanced tools for data management and analysis, thus optimizing the booking experience.