HOTLIST Travellive Editor's Pick is an annual program organized by Travellive Media Group with the goal of honoring brands and individuals with outstanding contributions to the development of the tourism industry. This year, HOTLIST 2024 organized a meaningful offline event for the first time to create a space for connecting, exchanging, and sharing experiences for businesses and individuals in the tourism industry. At the same time, the offline event also emphasized the creativity and positive contributions of brands and individuals to the tourism industry, strongly promoting development.
This year, HOTLIST 2024 organized a meaningful offline event for the first time to create a space for connecting, exchanging, and sharing experiences for businesses and individuals in the tourism industry.
Attending the event were representatives of state management agencies such as: Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Quang Nam, General Departments, Departments of Tourism Promotion of countries such as Malaysia, Taiwan, Japan, Singapore... HOTLIST 2024 also attracted the attention of nearly 600 guests who are managers, experts, business owners in the field of hotels and tourism at home and abroad, and press agencies.



HOTLIST 2024 also attracted the attention of nearly 600 attendees who are managers, experts, business owners in the hotel and tourism sector at home and abroad, as well as press agencies.
The Insiders Forum: Convergence of breakthrough thinking and strong tourism development trends
Travellive Media Group in collaboration with The Brand Promise organized The Insiders Forum - a platform that brings together experts, business leaders and researchers in the tourism industry, to share experiences and discuss, update trends and the latest information about the market.
The conference brought a lively dialogue space, where experts shared in-depth knowledge and practical experience on the development trends of the tourism industry. With the participation of prestigious 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; Mr. Sam Korsmoe - Co-author of the book Vietnam's Asia Rising Star, the forum brought multi-dimensional perspectives on the overview of the tourism market in recent years and predicted trends in the coming year, providing brands in the tourism industry with meaningful information.
The workshop provided a space for lively dialogue, where experts shared in-depth knowledge and practical experience on development trends in the tourism industry.
Two in-depth discussions on “Destination Management Strategy – Opportunities and Development” and “Next-Gen Travel” attracted special attention from delegates. Speakers and audiences discussed creative solutions to promote tourism, develop sustainable tourism and meet the needs of new generation tourists.



Speakers and audiences discussed creative solutions to promote tourism, develop sustainable tourism and meet the needs of new generation tourists.
Discussion session 1:
Mr. Robert Rankin (moderator) – Managing Director, Abercrombie & Kent Vietnam
Mr. Michel Cassagnes – Managing Director of Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia Region of Archetype Group
Mr. Nguyen Chau A – Founder and CEO, Oxalis Adventure Company
Mr. Samuel Walter – Founder, Heads on Pillows and Artemis Digital
Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Huy - Environmental change research expert
Dr. Daisy Kanagasapapathy – Senior Program Manager, RMIT University Vietnam
Discussion session 1 on “Destination management strategy – opportunities and development”
Discussion session 2:
Mr. David Kaye (moderator) – Director of Brand & Marketing, Wink Hotels
Ms. Nguyen Phuong Anh – Director of Partnerships, Masterise Homes
Mr. Jacobo Priegue – Co-founder, SODA | Hotel Management Platform
Mr. Fran Dieguez Perez – CEO, Nuna
Ms. Natalya Wissink – Founder of Secret Experiences and Community Team Leader at Travel Massive
Ms. Nguyen Anh Thu – Co-founder and Research Director of The Outbox Company
Discussion session 2 on “Next-Gen Travel”
Contributing significantly to the success of the HOTLIST 2024 event series is the support of sponsors and partners who have always accompanied the organizing committee.
Two gold sponsors: Ford Vietnam and LG; The Brand Promise - Organizing Partner of The Insiders Forum; Cocktail Experience Partner Lady Trieu; 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 and Lifestyle partners: Réhahn Gallery, Lotus Gallery and artists Hai Tre, Y Van Hien, Eté Project, and JayP-Entertainment team with artist Cao Ba Hung as music production director.


Contributing significantly to the success of the HOTLIST 2024 event series is the support of sponsors and partners who have always accompanied the organizing committee.
More information:
The Hotlist project is organized by Travellive Media Group with the goal of honoring quality brands in the tourism industry directly experienced by prestigious Travellive editors and introduced to the community.
Hotlist 2024 with many differences:
- Evaluated, nominated and honored by the Professional Advisory Board and Travellive.
- In addition to the traditional categories in the Hospitality field, Hotlist 2024 has an expanded list of fields: Tour, Destination, Travel Tech; and nominations for individuals who are active in the Hospitality and Tourism industry.
- Publish Hotlist 2024 in October 2024.
- The event “The Insiders Forum & Honor Ceremony” takes place on December 18, 2024 at Nikko Saigon Hotel.

































