Thursday, July 4, 2024
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Travel Meet Asia 2024 concluded at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE) in Jakarta with an impressive 80% year-on-year growth. The event drew more than 1,300 attendees and featured over 140 exhibitors. Top buyers, numbering over 180, orchestrated over 7,507 business appointments across two dynamic days. Key exhibitors included the Singapore Tourism Board, Czech Tourism Authority, Korea Tourism Organisation, and Royal Caribbean International. Distinguished speakers from Agoda, Cathay Pacific, FCM Indonesia, Intrepid Travel, SABA Hospitality, and tiket.com also contributed to the event’s success.
Travel Meet Asia 2024 has evolved into an extensive two-day travel trade show and convention, bridging Southeast Asia’s growing travel sector with worldwide opportunities. This fully booked B2B event is designed to offer a solid platform for travel industry professionals to penetrate new markets within Southeast Asia, acquire vital industry knowledge, and delve into the abundant opportunities the region presents.
This year’s exhibition featured an impressive lineup of participants, including major organizations such as the Singapore Tourism Board, Czech Tourism Authority, Korea Tourism Organisation, and Royal Caribbean International, among others. Notable companies such as AYANA Hospitality, Meliá Hotels International, and NagaWorld Limited also took part, along with innovative tech firms like DidaTravel Technology and SiteMinder.
The conference delivered 560 minutes of compelling content across 22 sessions, led by 38 industry experts including Enric Casals Brufau from Agoda, Johanes Chang from BiztripsEvents, and Tony Sham from Cathay Pacific. Other leaders like Brett Henry from MG Group and George Hendrata from tiket.com shared their insights, highlighting the dynamic and evolving nature of the travel industry.
Looking forward, Travel Meet Asia 2025 is set to take place in Jakarta, Indonesia, on June 11-12, 2025. The event aims to enhance regional and international business connections through strategic partnerships and high-level networking. Five prominent travel associations, including ASITA and MATTA, have already committed to support the event, promising to bring key decision-makers and top travel agents from across Southeast Asia, further promoting cross-border business opportunities and fostering a collaborative environment for industry growth.
Photo Credit: Travel Meet Asia, Indonesia 2024
