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.

With over 25 years of experience in the tech industry and a strong presence in Spain’s innovation ecosystem, Pere brings a deep understanding of how technology can elevate trust and transparency in travel. His leadership reflects a balance between growth, efficiency, and creating meaningful traveler experiences.

At the FutureTravel Summit, Pere will join a panel on trust in travel, exploring how companies build and sustain it, from transparent pricing and automation to the systems and partnerships that shape the traveler experience. The conversation will unpack how trust is designed, delivered, and scaled across every part of the journey. Join us in Barcelona on October 30 to hear it live!

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 of travelers.

She brings strong entrepreneurial experience as the co-founder of Vakanties.nl and as former CEO of Zoover.nl, where she combined leadership with a deep understanding of how travelers search, share, and engage with content.

At the FutureTravel Summit, Judith will join a panel on how the social side of travel is becoming a growth driver. The discussion will explore how brands can design moments that spark conversation, build loyalty through community, and turn guests into advocates who inspire the next trip. Join us in Barcelona on October 30 to hear it live!

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 Search and Social product marketing across EMEA at Microsoft. Today, he leads Growth at Nuitée, a travel technology company redefining lodging distribution through AI-driven innovation.

Gian’s experience spans startups to global enterprises, always with a focus on how technology can drive measurable business impact. From digital marketing to product partnerships, his career has been about connecting ideas to execution at scale.

At the FutureTravel Summit, Gian will join a panel on growth and revenue in the age of AI, exploring how travel companies are applying AI in practical ways to personalise offers, improve decision-making, and reshape how teams operate behind the scenes. The conversation will focus on what’s real, what’s working, and how AI is changing the economics of travel. Join us in Barcelona on October 30 to hear it live!

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 leadership has been central to shaping WeRoad’s community-driven model, built to bring millennials and Gen Z together through shared travel experiences. Before WeRoad, Andrea built his career in e-commerce at Westwing, where he launched and scaled WestwingNow Italy to a €10M annual run rate in under two years.

At the FutureTravel Summit, Andrea will join a panel exploring how community dynamics, social content, and trust are reshaping discovery and conversion. The conversation will dive into how travel brands and attractions can design experiences made to be shared, build loyalty through connection, and turn repeat guests into ambassadors. Join us in Barcelona on October 30 to hear it live!

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 passionate about growing and scaling teams, coaching talent, and creating collaborative cultures that put empathy for the customer at the core.

At RoomPriceGenie, Chas leads a company focused on making revenue management accessible for independent hoteliers. By combining automation with transparent pricing tools, RoomPriceGenie helps properties grow sustainably while keeping trust and fairness front and center.

At the FutureTravel Summit, Chas will join a panel on trust as a strategy in travel tech, exploring how companies can balance efficiency with traveler expectations of clarity, fairness, and care. The discussion will look at how trust is built not only through communication, but also through the systems and decisions shaping the guest journey today. Join us in Barcelona on October 30 to hear it live!

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, and sustainability in the way business travel is managed. 

Under Luca’s leadership, BizAway has been named by Financial Times one of Europe’s fastest-growing companies for 5 years in a row and has been the first TMC dedicated to business travel to be certified as a B Corp, reflecting a commitment to balancing growth with environmental and social responsibility. The company raised €35 million in 2024 to further expand its product and market reach, while continuing to focus on workplace well-being and building diverse, people-first teams. 

At the FutureTravel Summit, Luca will join a panel on AI, automation, and the future of customer service, exploring how technology can help brands deliver faster, more personalised experiences while protecting trust, loyalty, and the human side of service. Join us in Barcelona on October 30 to hear it live!

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 a central role in shaping how corporations approach innovation. At Lufthansa Innovation Hub, he leads the team responsible for developing the company’s innovation strategy, exploring emerging technologies, and building digital ventures in travel and mobility tech. His work combines business know-how, entrepreneurial spirit, and traveler insights to design new products and services that resonate with the future of travel.

At the FutureTravel Summit, Tino will explore the big trends reshaping travel and show how tech is connecting global shifts with individual experiences. It’s about understanding the forces that move the industry at scale and what they mean for the traveler on the ground. Join us in Barcelona on October 30 to hear it live!

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 space for innovations that support the airline’s sustainability goals.

Her journey gives her a rare perspective on both sides of the innovation table: the agility of a startup founder and the scale of a corporate innovator. She knows firsthand what it takes for ideas to survive the shift from pilot to partnership, and how culture and structure can make or break innovation inside large organizations.

At the FutureTravel Summit, Kristina will join a conversation on corporate-startup collaboration, sharing her insights on what big organizations really need from startups, how to set up experiments that stick, and what it takes internally to turn collaboration into long-term impact. Join us in Barcelona on October 30 to hear it live!

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 personalization with deep fintech integrations. Under Makoto’s leadership, Hopper has also become a key platform for destinations and travel brands looking to reach high-intent travelers through smarter, performance-based media solutions.

What sets Makoto apart is his ability to bridge user experience, revenue strategy, and tech execution at scale. His global perspective (shaped by years living in Ottawa, Tokyo, Bangkok, and Manila) gives him a grounded view of how travelers engage with digital travel products across markets.

At the FutureTravel Summit, Makoto will join a panel conversation focused on how AI is shaping growth and revenue strategies in travel (from personalization to monetization) and what this means for decision-making across the industry. Join us in Barcelona on October 30 to hear it live!

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 Network, bringing together two innovators in data-driven hospitality technology.

Today, The Hotels Network works with hotels worldwide to optimise guest journeys and increase conversion through personalised, data-powered experiences. Juanjo is passionate about showing how hospitality can embrace innovation to build stronger guest relationships, and frequently shares his insights at industry events and educational institutions.

At the FutureTravel Summit, he’ll join a panel on AI, automation, and the future of customer service in travel exploring how technology can help brands deliver faster, more personalised service without losing the human touch that builds trust and loyalty. Join us in Barcelona on October 30 to hear it live!

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 seamlessly with the broader travel ecosystem.

Matt spent more than a decade at Hilton, when he realised the hotel management system he needed didn’t exist yet. And so he joined the Mews journey at its beginning in 2012. Since then, he has guided the company through rapid international growth, strategic acquisitions, and several funding rounds, building a team of over 1,250 employees across Europe, the United States, and Australia.

At the FutureTravel Summit, Matt will join a fireside chat exploring how hospitality can keep its human core as technology takes center stage. He’ll bring insights from the journey building one of the world’s most influential hospitality tech platforms and share his vision for what running a hotel will mean in the decade ahead. Expect a conversation on AI, partnerships, company culture (from remote work to leadership) and the choices that will shape how technology and human connection define the guest experience. Join us in Barcelona on October 30 to hear it live!

We’re excited to welcome Alexander Limpert, Co-Founder and CEO of GuestReady, to the FutureTravel Summit 2025.

Alexander leads GuestReady, a global property management platform that turns short-term rentals into seamless experiences for both guests and property owners. Since launching in 2016, the company has raised over $20 million, built a team of more than 350 people, and expanded to over 40 cities in 7 countries, welcoming more than 2 million guests and generating over $200 million in revenue for property owners.

In addition to GuestReady, Alexander has driven the growth of RentalReady, an AI-native property management software solution that supports hundreds of property managers worldwide with tools for automation, transparency, and efficiency.

At the FutureTravel Summit, Alexander will join a conversation on the real choices travel and hospitality founders face when scaling across markets; from knowing when to grow (and when to wait) to deciding what’s worth building in-house versus partnering or acquiring. Expect some good insights on the decisions that shaped GuestReady’s journey, and the lessons other founders can take with them. Join us in Barcelona on October 30 to hear it live!

We’re pleased to welcome Francesco Ciuccarelli, Chief Information Officer and Chief Technology Officer at Alpitour World, to the FutureTravel Summit 2025.

As CIO and CTO of Italy’s leading integrated travel group, Francesco is responsible for driving the digital evolution of Alpitour World’s entire ecosystem, from tour operating and aviation to hotels and distribution.

With over 75 years of history, Alpitour World serves millions of travelers each year and plays a key role in connecting Italian tourism to international markets. Francesco leads the Group’s investments in AI, automation, and enterprise tech – focusing on scalable infrastructure and smarter operations across the value chain.

His work bridges legacy systems and emerging technologies, aligning complex organizational needs with a long-term innovation roadmap. Before joining Alpitour World, Francesco held senior tech leadership roles and co-founded companies in both B2B marketplaces and logistics software, giving him a dual perspective as both operator and builder.

At the FutureTravel Summit, Francesco will join a panel on corporate-startup collaboration, where he’ll share candid insights on what large organizations need from startups, and what it takes internally to turn a pilot into a real partnership. Join us in Barcelona on October 30 to hear it live!

We’re excited to welcome Marili ’t Hooft-Bolle, CEO of Trengo, to the FutureTravel Summit 2025.

Marili is a recognised leader in customer engagement innovation, heading the fast-growing, AI-powered communication platform that helps customer service teams thrive. With a career spanning more than 20 years in tech leadership roles, she has scaled companies through Series A, B, and C funding rounds – always with a focus on combining efficient operations with the human side of service.

At Trengo, Marili is driving a vision where AI and automation strengthen, rather than replace, human connection. She champions strategies that turn customer experience into a measurable driver of business results, from improving operational efficiency to unlocking upsell opportunities. All while protecting the trust and personal touch that keep customers coming back.

At the FutureTravel Summit, Marili will join a panel focused on AI, automation, and the future of customer service in travel, exploring how brands can use technology to deliver faster, more personalised service without losing sight of personal relationships and what makes experiences truly memorable. Join us in Barcelona on October 30 to hear it live!

We’re excited to welcome Oz Har Adir, Founder and CEO of Vio.com, to the FutureTravel Summit 2025.

Oz leads Vio.com, a European hotel booking platform focused on one thing: helping travelers get more value for their money. With a growing footprint and loyal user base, Vio.com uses advanced deal-sourcing, price comparison, and smart booking logic to help people book like insiders, not tourists.

Under Oz’s leadership, Vio.com has quietly scaled into one of the most agile players in hotel distribution. The company’s product-driven approach and strong tech DNA have allowed it to thrive in a competitive and often margin-thin segment, while staying focused on what matters most: helping users get the best possible experience (and deal).

At the FutureTravel Summit, Oz will join a panel conversation on scaling travel companies across markets, sharing the behind-the-scenes decisions that shaped Vio.com’s growth journey, from prioritizing product speed to knowing when to say no. Join us in Barcelona on October 30 to hear it live!

We’re excited to welcome Noam Toister, Co-Founder and CEO of Travelier, to the FutureTravel Summit 2025.

Noam founded Travelier in 2017 after a frustrating travel experience on his honeymoon, and has since built it into one of the most ambitious companies tackling land and sea transportation. With a focus on simplifying and digitizing the $198B ground and maritime travel market, Travelier is now active in over 100 countries, helping travelers move across borders and regions with less friction.

A serial entrepreneur with a background in location-based advertising, Noam brings a sharp product and growth mindset to one of travel’s most fragmented sectors. His leadership has helped Travelier expand its reach through smart product design, strategic partnerships, and targeted acquisitions, all while staying focused on the traveler experience.

At the FutureTravel Summit, Noam will join a conversation exploring what it really takes to scale a travel company across markets, from knowing when to grow (and when not to), to choosing the right mix of in-house operations, partnerships, and M&A. Expect real talk on the decisions that shaped Travelier’s journey, and lessons other founders and operators can take with them. Join us in Barcelona on October 30 to hear it live!