Shanghai, July 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The "2015 Global Travel News Summit" will be held on September 16–17 at the Le Méridien She Shan Shanghai. More than 1,400 senior executives from the global travel industry will gather to discuss the theme "Rising Forces, Great Transformation."
In 2014, China’s outbound tourism volume exceeded 100 million for the first time, making China the world’s largest source of tourists. Meanwhile, in China’s massive domestic tourism market — the world’s largest — the development of airlines, high-speed rail, airports, hotels, cruise lines, car rentals, and scenic spots remains booming. On another front, the price war among OTAs continues unabated, challenging even the most seasoned players.
Ctrip’s acquisition of eLong sent shockwaves through the Chinese and global travel industries, reshaping the landscape of the online travel market. Chinese airlines, hotels, and OTA companies are accelerating overseas investment and expansion, but international market development remains a long journey. Investment and mergers & acquisitions in China’s tourism market have reached unprecedented levels, and startups are springing up like mushrooms, attempting to challenge the dominance of the giants.
In this era of great transformation, how can travel companies seize opportunities and envision the future? On September 16–17, more than 1,400 senior executives from the global travel industry will come together to engage in in-depth discussions on the theme "Rising Forces, Great Transformation."
Featuring keynote speeches from top industry leaders
● James Liang, Chairman and CEO of Ctrip.com International
● Senior Vice President of Corporate Development, Priceline Group Adrian James Currie
● Jane Sun, President of TripAdvisor Asia Pacific
● General Manager of Airbnb North Asia Alan Chang
● Luo Jun, Co-founder and CEO of Tujia.com
And roundtable discussions led by elite leaders
Topic 1: How can the global travel industry respond to the explosive growth of China’s outbound tourism market?
In 2014, China’s outbound tourism volume exceeded 100 million for the first time, making it the world’s largest source of tourists. With highly purchasing-powerful Chinese tourists often referred to as "walking wallets," how do international travel companies view the Chinese market, and what strategies will they adopt to attract Chinese travelers?
Topic 2: The transformation path of traditional travel agencies
Traditional travel agencies face fierce competition from online travel companies on one hand, and criticism over their services on the other. Hampered by long-established interest chains, their path to transformation remains long and difficult. How can traditional travel agencies adapt to break through and embark on a fast-track development path?
Topic 3: The rise of destination tourism
Travelers’ habits are shifting from sightseeing and group tours to more in-depth, independent, and leisure-oriented experiences. As a result, the destination tourism market is rapidly emerging. Since major domestic OTA players do not hold significant advantages in this area, it provides greater space and time for entrepreneurs, making it a hot spot for startups.
Topic 4: Investment opportunities in China’s tourism industry
Investment and M&A activities in China’s tourism market are at an all-time high, with startups emerging rapidly. In the eyes of professional investors, which sectors hold the greatest growth potential? Which companies will disrupt the current travel distribution value chain? What factors will drive the future growth of China’s online travel market? And how can investment risks be better managed?
Of course, there’s also innovative inspiration brought by the younger generation
Travel Geeks: Compared to price wars, capital battles, and PR campaigns, product-driven innovation and competition may be more valuable. On the afternoon of the first day of the summit, three winners of the "2015 China Travel Geek Development Competition" will showcase their products and ideas to the audience.
Innovation Challenge: On the afternoon of the second day of the summit, six selected startup or innovative company CEOs will present their entrepreneurial visions and business plans in eight minutes, demonstrating their team strength and passion. They will also face tough questions and scrutiny from a panel of experienced investors or successful entrepreneurs and the audience. A winner will be selected by the judges to receive the "HowToTrip 2015 Rising Star Award."
Registration for the summit is now open, with early-bird discounts available for those who sign up before July 31. For more details, please click here to visit the official forum website.
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Email: register@traveldaily.cn