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HOTLIST Travellive Editor's Pick is an annual program organized by Travellive Media Group with the goal of honoring brands and individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the development of the tourism industry. This year, HOTLIST 2024 is holding its first meaningful offline event to create a space for networking, exchanging, and sharing experiences among businesses and individuals in the tourism industry. At the same time, the offline event also highlights the creativity and positive contributions of brands and individuals to the tourism industry, strongly promoting its development.
This year, HOTLIST 2024 is organizing its first meaningful offline event to create a space for networking, exchanging, and sharing experiences among businesses and individuals in the tourism industry.
The event was attended by representatives from state management agencies such as the Quang Nam Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and tourism promotion agencies from countries such as Malaysia, Taiwan, Japan, and Singapore. HOTLIST 2024 also attracted the attention of nearly 600 attendees, including managers, experts, and business owners in the hotel and tourism sectors from both domestic and international sources, as well as media representatives.
HOTLIST 2024 also attracted the attention of nearly 600 attendees, including managers, experts, and business owners in the hotel and tourism sector from both domestic and international sources, as well as media representatives.
The Insiders Forum: A convergence of groundbreaking ideas and powerful tourism development trends.
Travellive Media Group, in collaboration with The Brand Promise, is organizing The Insiders Forum – a platform bringing together experts, business leaders, and researchers in the tourism industry to share experiences, discuss, and update on the latest market trends and information.
The workshop provided a vibrant forum for dialogue, where experts shared in-depth knowledge and practical experience on the development trends of the tourism industry. With the participation of reputable speakers such as: Mr. Richard Burrage - Founder & Operating Partner of Cimigo Research Agency; Mr. Seng Soon Chuah - Director of Development for Southeast Asia and the Pacific, Club Med; and Mr. Sam Korsmoe - Co-author of the book "Vietnam's Asia Rising Star," the forum offered multifaceted perspectives on the overall tourism market over the past years and predicted trends for the coming year, providing valuable information for brands in the tourism industry.
The workshop provided a vibrant space for dialogue, where experts shared in-depth knowledge and practical experience on trends in the tourism industry.
Two in-depth discussion sessions on “Destination Management Strategy – Opportunities and Development” and “Next-Gen Travel” attracted significant interest from delegates. Speakers and audience members discussed innovative solutions for promoting tourism, developing sustainable tourism, and meeting the needs of next-generation travelers.
Speakers and audience members discussed innovative solutions for promoting tourism, developing sustainable tourism, and meeting the needs of the next generation of travelers.
Discussion Session 1:
Mr. Robert Rankin (Moderator) – Managing Director, Abercrombie & Kent Vietnam
Mr. Michel Cassagnes – Managing Director for Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia of Archetype Group
Mr. Nguyen Chau A – Founder and CEO, Oxalis Adventure Company
Samuel Walter – Founder of Heads on Pillows and Artemis Digital
Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Huy – Expert researcher on environmental change
Dr. Daisy Kanagasapapathy – Senior Program Deputy Manager, RMIT University Vietnam
Session 1: “Destination Management Strategies – Opportunities and Development”
Discussion Session 2:
Mr. David Kaye (Moderator) – 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. Nguyen Anh Thu – Co-founder and Director of Research at The Outbox Company
Session 2 on “Next-Gen Travel”
A significant contribution to the success of the HOTLIST 2024 event series was the support of our sponsors and partners who have always been with the organizing committee.
Two gold sponsors: Ford Vietnam and LG; The Brand Promise - Partner for organizing The Insiders Forum; Cocktail experience partner: Lady Triệu; Venue partner: Hotel Nikko Saigon; Media partner: PR Newswire; Gift sponsors: Cocoon, Club Med, Namia River Retreat Hoian, Fusion Resort & Villas Danang, The Ocean Resort Quy Nhon, Maia Resort Quy Nhon, JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay, Topas Ecolodge, Fusion Suites Vung Tau, Dau Rong Resort, along with Lifestyle partners: Réhahn Gallery, Lotus Gallery and artist Hai Tre, Y Van Hien, Eté Project, and the JayP-Entertainment team led by artist Cao Ba Hung as music production director.
A significant contribution to the success of the HOTLIST 2024 event series was the support of our sponsors and partners who have always stood by the organizing committee.
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.
