DATA

Destination

Advancement

Through

Analytics

Welcome to the inaugural DATA conference, a groundbreaking event in the Maldives focused exclusively on Data and Intelligence for the travel industry. This one-day conference aims to empower travel businesses and destinations with cutting-edge insights to enhance consumer engagement, management, and effectiveness.

In today's digital age, data permeates every aspect of our lives. For businesses, the ability to mine, harness, and understand data is crucial. Personalization has become a key requirement, as understanding your audience and their objectives becomes even more critical.

Meet Our Speakers

Bharat Nagpal

Senior Director - Adara

Sarah Mathews

CEO - E-Tourism Frontiers

Olivier Ponti

Director, Intelligence & Marketing - Forward Keys

Mimrah Mahmood

Vice President of Asia Pacific - Meltwater

Michael Shoory

Head of APAC Tourism Analysis - Tourism Economics Oxford

Calvin Koh

Principal Client Partner - Tripadvisor

Sugath Wickramasinghe

Regional Director India & Subcontinent - Amadeus

Union Pay

Director - Union Pay

Our Agenda Schedule

16th October 2024

Morning Sessions

9:30 AM

Welcome Address

Ibrahim Shiuree, CEO & Managing Director of MMRPC

9:35 AM

Welcome to Maldives

Ibrahim Faisal, Minister of Tourism

9:40 AM

The Data Revolution in Maldivian Tourism

Abdulla Giyas Riyaz, Chairperson of MMPRC

9:50 AM

DATA DATA EVERYWHERE: Navigating the Information Ocean

Sarah Mathews, CEO of ETF

10:10 AM

The Social Media Paradigm Shift in Travel

META Representative (TBC)

10:30 AM

The Power of Listening: Decoding Consumer Behaviour

Mimrah Mahmood, Vice President of Asia Pacific of Meltwater

10:50 AM

Panel Session: Digital Influence - Reshaping Travel Experiences

Panelists:

Sarah Mathews, CEO of ETF
META (TBC)
Mimrah Mahmood, Vice President of Asia Pacific of Meltwater

11:10 AM

Morning Coffee Break

11:30 AM

Global Travel Trends and Economic Outlook

Michael Shoory, Head of APAC Tourism Analysis from Tourism Economics Oxford

11:50 AM

Decoding Global Travel Spending Behaviors

Visa

12:10 PM

Panel Session: Navigating the Future of Travel

Panelists:

Sarah Mathews, CEO of ETF
Visa
Michael Shoory, Head of APAC Tourism Analysis from Tourism Economics Oxford

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Networking Lunch

Afternoon Sessions

1:30 PM

Predicting Travellers' Impact: A Data-Driven Approach

Olivier Ponti, Director Intelligence & Marketing of Forward Keys

1:50 PM

What is Worth Measuring: Defining Success in Travel

Bharat Nagpal, Senior Director of Adara

2:10 PM

Panel Session: Avoiding Analysis Paralysis in Travel Data

Panelists:

Bharat Nagpal, Senior Director of Adara
Olivier Ponti, Director Intelligence & Marketing of Forward Keys
Sarah Mathews, CEO of ETF

2:30 PM

The Threads of Data: Unraveling the Consumer Journey

Sugath Wickramasinghe, Regional Director India & Subcontinent of Amadeus

2:50 PM

Building Robust Data Architecture for Travel Insights

Microsoft Representative

3:10 PM

Panel Session: Mastering Data Management in Travel

Panelists:

Microsoft Representative
Sugath Wickramasinghe, Regional Director India & Subcontinent of Amadeus
Sarah Mathews, CEO of ETF

3:30 PM

Afternoon Coffee Break

4:00 PM

Harnessing the Power of Reviews in Travel

Calvin Koh, Principal Client Partner of Tripadvisor

4:30 PM

The Resurgence of Chinese Outbound Tourism

Union Pay

4:50 PM

Panel Session: Global Travel Trends and Consumer Behavior

Panelists:

Union Pay
Calvin Koh, Principal Client Partner of Tripadvisor
Sarah Mathews, CEO of ETF

5:10 PM

Destination Roundtable: Data-Driven Tourism Strategies

Speakers:

Representatives from Maldives Tourism Board
Representatives from Sri Lanka Tourism Board
Representatives from Nepal
Representatives from India Tourism Board

5:30 PM

Conference Recap and Key Takeaways

Sarah Mathews, CEO of ETF

5:40 PM

Closing Remarks and Future Outlook

Ibrahim Shiuree, CEO & Managing Director of MMRPC