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Mapping the guest journey through technology
Name: International Hotel Technology Forum Europe Location: Tivoli Marina Vilamoura Algarve Resort, Portugal Date: 18–20 March 2025 Web:
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he hub for innovation, insight and igniting powerful new partnerships, the International Hotel Technology Forum is the ultimate meeting place to draw upon the experience of top hotel chains across Europe and beyond. On 18–20 March 2025, the forum returns for its 22nd edition, this time making its way to the sunny shores of the Algarve, Portugal.
From pioneering case studies, data-driven presentations, engaging panel discussions and audience Q&As, the 2025 edition will present the exclusive opportunity to stand at the forefront of the latest innovations in hotel technology. More than 400 industry leaders and decision-makers from Europe’s top hotel chains will convene at the three-day event to learn from an insightful agenda, take part in unprecedent networking and personally connect with top technology solution providers in a unique one-to-one business meeting format. To maximise opportunities to engage, speaker sessions will alternate with pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings that aim to match hoteliers with solution providers for face-to-face one-to-one meetings. The innovative event structure provides the opportunity for rich, personal and in-depth conversations, which over the years has proved to be the beginning of long-lasting, successful partnerships.
On the agenda
The 2025 agenda tells the story of the guest journey through technology innovations and developments at each stage. Each session falls under one of three themes: market trends, industry challenges and solutions. The programme also highlights which session is most beneficial for different job functions: CTOs and CIOs, marketing and product, and operations. The forum prides itself on covering a wide breadth of topics across the guest journey and beyond and will draw upon the vital insight and expertise of high-level speakers from some of the leading international hotel chains. Don’t miss out on your chance to join experts and
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leaders across the hospitality industry as they discuss the latest innovations and opportunities in hotel technology. This year’s edition is set to be the biggest in its 21-year history, with a record number of hotel technology suppliers and over 400 professionals working across the hotel landscape. Register for your pass today before spaces run out. ●
Confirmed speakers include
Paulo Mesquita, COO, Dom Pedro Lisboa
Cori Inti Galindo Páez, vice-president revenue strategy, Minor Hotels Gerald Scheurmann Kettner, CIO, Event Hotels
Nuno Miranda, director of operations, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts Tiago Alves, director of IT operations, Belmond Luisa Aires, director of residences, W Algarve
Carlos Nunez, director of sales and marketing, Travelodge Hotels Gabor Kelemen, IT director, Danubius City Hotels Diogo Vaz Ferreira, head of commercial, Clink Hostels Mustafa Gokcen, head of IT, Cheval Collection
Renée Nicole Wagner, PhD, corporate director ESG and quality management, Orascom Hotels Management
Kalayan Raman, area director of hotel technology services – EMEA & India, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts
Andrew Denton MBE, head of stories, Storied Collection
Adam Burt, senior service delivery manager, Radisson Hotel Group Roberto Gobo, director of digitalisation, Valamar Riviera
Federico Holzmann Perez-Portabella, global head real estate investment, Catalonia Hotels & Resorts
Dean Crews – MIH, group food & beverage director at Kew Green Group Nicholas Wyatt, head of R&A, travel & tourism, GlobalData Haijing Li, market director – Southern Europe,
Trip.com Carolina Pinto, analyst at GlobalData
Dennis Dehring, member of the executive board, Giobotics
Sergio Guerreiro, senior director, Turismo de Portugal & Member of Statistics Committee, UNWTO
Markus Mueller, managing director, GauVendi Jane Pendlebury, CEO, HOSPA
Ted Horner, owner, E Horner & Associates Ryan Haynes, director, Haynes MarComs
Ivana Tagliamonte, co-owner, Bellport Inn & Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker Alberto Corredera Gonzalez, IT director, Room Mate Hospitality & Leisure James Lemon, global industry Lead – Travel & Leisure, Automotive, Transport, Stripe Carsten Wernet, CEO, SIHOT Group
Piergiorgio Schirru, executive vice-president, Blastness Miguel Valerio, IT director, HotiHoteis Group
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