Category: Insights

We’re excited to welcome Jordi Valls, Head of SITA Labs, to the FutureTravel Summit 2025. Jordi is an entrepreneurial technology executive with over 15 years of experience leading innovation across startups, scale-ups, and large organizations in Europe and North America. Over the years, he has founded several ventures (including Startup Embassy and mentor-vr, a virtual […]

We’re excited to welcome Kim Logchies-Prins, Co-Founder and Curator of Moco Museum, to the FutureTravel Summit 2025. Kim leads Moco Museum, an independent cultural institution dedicated to modern, contemporary, and digital art, with locations in Amsterdam, Barcelona, and London. Since opening the first Moco in 2016, she has helped turn the museum into a global […]

We’re excited to welcome Uli Pillau, CEO and Founder of Apaleo, to the FutureTravel Summit 2025. Uli leads Apaleo, the API-first property management platform designed to power the next generation of hospitality. Built on openness and flexibility, Apaleo enables hotels and serviced apartments to create their ideal tech stack, helping them innovate faster, integrate seamlessly, […]

We’re excited to welcome Patrick Apostolo, Director of Business Transformation at MSC Cruises, to the FutureTravel Summit 2025. Patrick is a transformation leader with more than 23 years of experience across hospitality, travel, technology, and entrepreneurship. At MSC Cruises, he leads large-scale transformation initiatives designed to optimise operations, enhance guest experience, and advance sustainability across […]

We’re excited to welcome Oliver Kaesermann, Head of Launchpad Europe at Amadeus, to the FutureTravel Summit 2025. Oliver is a seasoned leader in travel tech, with over a decade of experience at Amadeus. Since joining the company in 2010, he has worked closely with OTAs and tour operators across Europe, particularly in Germany, Austria and […]

We’re excited to welcome Pere Vallès, CEO of Exoticca, to the FutureTravel Summit 2025. Pere leads Exoticca, a traveltech platform making premium multi-day tour packages accessible to travelers worldwide. Combining technology with curated experiences, Exoticca has become one of the most dynamic players in modern travel, helping travelers discover the world through seamless, end-to-end journeys. […]

We’re excited to welcome Judith Eyck, Chief Operating Officer at HolidayPirates, to the FutureTravel Summit 2025. At HolidayPirates, Judith helps shape and deliver the company’s multi-year strategy across 10 international markets. Her focus includes scaling content creation through AI, improving user experience, and embedding a discovery-driven brand vision that keeps the platform relevant to millions […]

We’re excited to welcome Gian Caprini, VP Growth at Nuitée, to the FutureTravel Summit 2025. With a strong background in digital growth and strategic partnerships, Gian has built his career at the intersection of technology and travel. He spent over 8 years at Expedia, driving product integration, digital optimisation, and marketing activation, and previously led […]

We’re excited to welcome Andrea Lamperini, Chief Operating Officer of WeRoad, to the FutureTravel Summit 2025. Andrea joined WeRoad in 2019, helping transform the company from a fast-growing Italian startup into an international travel brand. Today he oversees global operations, commercial and revenue strategy, and the company’s worldwide portfolio of travel experiences and partnerships. His […]

We’re excited to welcome Chas Scarantino, CEO of RoomPriceGenie, to the FutureTravel Summit 2025. Chas is a seasoned SaaS executive with global experience building and scaling technology companies. Over his career, he has helped bring disruptive technologies to market across the United States, the United Kingdom, Israel, Japan, and Australia. A founder himself, he is […]

We’re excited to welcome Luca Carlucci, CEO and Co-Founder of BizAway, to the FutureTravel Summit 2025. Luca leads BizAway, the all-in-one platform simplifying business travel for companies of all sizes. Since launching in 2015, BizAway has expanded across Europe and the Middle East, serving more than 2,600 corporate clients and building a reputation for combining technology, innovation, […]

We’re excited to welcome back Tino Klaehne, Director of Strategic Innovation & Intelligence at Lufthansa Innovation Hub, to the FutureTravel Summit 2025. Tino has been with us since the very first edition of the event, and we’re proud to have him on stage again this year. With over 15 years of experience, Tino has played […]

We’re excited to welcome Kristina Palovicova, Innovation Expert at Transavia, to the FutureTravel Summit 2025. Kristina’s career bridges the worlds of startups and corporates. Her background includes founding and leading a travel startup through international growth and an acquisition in 2022. Today, she applies that entrepreneurial mindset inside Transavia, where she is focused on making […]

We’re excited to welcome, Makoto Rheault Kihara, VP of Growth at Hopper, to the FutureTravel Summit on October 30. Makoto leads growth and media solutions at one of the most downloaded travel apps in the world. With over 120 million installs across 70 countries, the Hopper app has become a mobile-first marketplace that combines AI-driven […]

We’re excited to welcome Juanjo Rodriguez, Founder of The Hotels Network, to the FutureTravel Summit 2025. Spotting a clear technology gap between major online hospitality players and hotels, Juanjo founded The Hotels Network to help hotel brands grow their direct booking channels using AI, machine learning, and predictive personalization. Last April, Lighthouse acquired The Hotels […]

We’re excited to welcome Matt Welle, CEO of Mews, to the FutureTravel Summit 2025. Matt leads Mews, the hospitality cloud platform now used by over 12,500 properties in 85 countries. A recognised unicorn in the hospitality tech space, Mews provides hotels and accommodation providers with the tools to automate operations, personalise guest experiences, and connect […]