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This year, HOTLIST 2024 honored more than 40 quality hotel, resort, cruise, destination, and tourism organization brands such as: Amanoi, Zannier Coral Beach, Six Senses Ninh Van Bay, Topas Ecolodge, Angsana Lang Co, Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai Hoi An, Premier Village Phu Quoc, Namia River Retreat, Luna Halong Cruise… and 12 inspiring travel figures of the year. The HOTLIST 2024 project was sponsored by Ford Vietnam and LG.
Notably, HOTLIST 2024 will hold its first offline event on December 18, 2024, at the Nikko Saigon Hotel, featuring two meaningful programs: The Insiders Forum and the Gala Honor Ceremony. The goal is to create a significant event where leading industry experts can gather, connect, and share experiences, as well as providing opportunities for tourism businesses to network and expand cooperation.
The Insiders Forum
The tourism and hospitality industry is undergoing significant transformations with the rise of new trends such as sustainable tourism, smart technology, and changing customer behavior. Travellive Media Group, in collaboration with The Brand Promise, is organizing The Insider Forum – where experts will share experiences and discuss emerging trends, as well as analyze the behavior and profiles of the next generation of travelers. This is an opportunity for businesses in the tourism industry to update and adapt to the rapidly changing market, thereby enhancing their competitiveness.
The Insiders Forum conference focused on the theme of Next-Gen Travel.
With the theme "Next-Gen Travel," the discussion focused on exploring innovative trends in the tourism and hospitality industry, including: cutting-edge technology; sustainable development; and new customer expectations. The workshop featured presentations from three reputable experts in the tourism industry: Mr. Richard Burrage - Founder & Operating Partner of Cimigo Research Agency, with over 30 years of experience in market research, who shared insights on the role of cultural heritage in sustainable tourism development; Mr. Seng Soon Chuah - Director of Southeast Asia & Pacific Development at Club Med, who analyzed the role of international hotel brands in enhancing destination image; and Mr. Sam Korsmoe - Co-author of the book "Vietnam's Asia Rising Star," Founder of Saigon Writers Club, and Director of the Greater Yellowstone Adventure Series, who shared insights on the future of Vietnamese tourism and inspired sustainable development.
Simultaneously, the event will feature two discussion sessions. The first session will focus on "Marketing, Destinations - Opportunities and Development," exploring diverse perspectives to promote tourism and emphasizing the benefits of sustainable development as a long-term competitive advantage for businesses in the tourism sector.
The second session, themed "Next-Gen Travel," is expected to open up fresh perspectives and potential for tourism development for businesses involved in tourism products. Digital technology and innovations in artificial intelligence and personalized experiences will differentiate each tourism business and easily attract international tourists.
The workshop featured the following guest speakers:
- Sam Korsmoe – Co-author of the book Vietnam's Asia Rising Star; Founder of Saigon Writers Club and Director of the Greater Yellowstone Adventure Series Race
- Mr. Michel Cassagnes – Managing Director for Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia of Archetype Group
- Richard Burrage – Author of the book Vietnam Uninterrupted; Founder & Operating Partner - Cimigo Research Agency
- Mr. Robert Rankin – Managing Director, Abercrombie & Kent Vietnam
- Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Huy – Expert researcher on environmental change
- Mr. Nguyen Chau A – Founder and CEO, Oxalis Adventure Company
- Dr. Daisy Kanagasapapathy – Senior Program Deputy Manager, RMIT University Vietnam
- Samuel Walter – Founder of Heads on Pillows and Artemis Digital
- Mr. Seng Soon Chuah – Director of Southeast Asia and Pacific Development, Club Med
- David Kaye – Director of Brand & Marketing, Wink Hotels
- Ms. Nguyen Phuong Anh – Director of Partnership Relations, Masterise Homes
- Jacobo Priegue – Co-founder, SODA | Hotel Management Platform
- Mr. Fran Diego Perez – CEO, Nuna
- Natalya Wissink – Founder of Secret Experiences and Community Leader at Travel Massive
- Ms. Thu Nguyen – Co-founder and Director of Research at The Outbox Company
Gala Honor Ceremony - Gold Cocoon, Silver Cocoon
Besides the business networking workshop and sharing of tourism industry development trends, HOTLIST 2024 also organized a Gala night with the theme "Golden and Silver Cocoons" - an opportunity to recognize and honor quality brands and inspiring tourism figures of the year.
Inspired by the transformation from "cocoon" to "silk," the awards ceremony aims to highlight the future potential of the honored brands in continuing to create valuable tourism products and services and making positive contributions, such as Zannier Hotels Bai San Ho - a hotel with sustainable operations and environmental protection; Fusion Resort & Villas Da Nang - a resort with a special wellness program; and Premier Village Phu Quoc Managed By Accor - a resort with specific activities and positive changes to become more sustainable in the year…
HOTLIST 2024 stood out with its Gala night themed "Golden Cocoon, Silver Cocoon".
Just as silk is a precious and beautiful material, the future contributions of organizations and individuals are expected to bring great value, while encouraging tourism businesses to be creative, develop innovative business strategies, and continuously improve the quality of their products and services.
Furthermore, the word "Kén" in "kén chọn" (selective) symbolizes a thorough evaluation process, reflecting Travellive Media Group's commitment to nominating and honoring the most deserving organizations, businesses, and individuals. Beyond emphasizing seriousness and careful consideration in the honoring process, HOTLIST 2024 also affirms the value of selectivity and excellence with high-end brands such as Amanoi Ninh Thuan, Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai Hoi An, Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, Luna Halong Cruise… or inspiring figures who have made a positive impact in the industry such as Quang Vinh, Tran Dang Dang Khoa, Khoai Lang Thang, Helly Tong, Ly Thanh Co, Tam Bui, Ha La La, Vinh Gau, Quy Coc Tu…
The event is not only a meaningful year-end gathering for tourism businesses to network and expand cooperation, but the Gala night is also a space for art exhibitions, music enjoyment, and admiring Vietnamese silk products – where contemporary beauty blends with culture and tradition.
Program information:
Time: Wednesday, December 18, 2024
The Insider Forum: 08:00-12:00
Honor Ceremony: 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM
- Location: Hotel Nikko Saigon (235 Nguyen Van Cu Street, Nguyen Cu Trinh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City)
To register for tickets to the HOTLIST 2024 event, please visit:https://quickom.net/event/hotlist-2024-2717
Additional information:
The Hotlist project is organized by Travellive Media Group with the goal of honoring high-quality brands in the tourism industry, based on the experiences and recommendations of Travellive's reputable editors.
Hotlist 2024 with many differences:
- Rated, nominated, and honored by the expert advisory board and Travellive.
- In addition to traditional categories in the Hospitality sector, Hotlist 2024 includes expanded categories such as Tours, Destination, Travel Tech; and nominations for individuals actively involved in the Hospitality and Tourism industry.
- The 2024 Hotlist publication will be released in October 2024.
- The "Insiders Forum & Honor Ceremony" event will take place on December 18, 2024, at the Nikko Saigon Hotel.
The Insiders Forum, organized by Travellive Media Group in collaboration with The Brand Promise, is an in-depth forum aimed at sharing the latest knowledge and trends in the industry.
With sponsorship from Gold Sponsors Ford Vietnam and LG, and in collaboration with venue partner Hotel Nikko Saigon and cocktail experience partner Lady Triệu, Hotlist 2024 promises exciting surprises.
