Asia Travel Future Summit

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Asia Sustainable Travel
November 06, 2025

 

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We are also very proud to share we’re teaming up with the Wise Steps Group to introduce Asia Travel Future Summit, an all-new online summit series. See more and sign up for the inaugural summit on December 3, 2025. 👇

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Asia Travel Future Summit: Will AI Drive or Derail the Sustainable Travel Transformation in Asia?

Asia Sustainable Travel and Wise Steps Group are joining forces to launch Asia Travel Future Summit, an online series to make sense of the forces reshaping the intersection of sustainability, innovation, and the future of travel across Asia and beyond.

Theme: Will AI Drive or Derail the Sustainable Travel Transformation in Asia?

AI and technology are transforming travel—driving operational efficiency, more accurate occupancy forecasts, and personalization.

Yet, its rising energy and water demands, and data privacy concerns also raise a pressing question: how do we innovate responsibly without compromising natural resources? 

At our inaugural summit, we’ll deep dive into this question and more with the leaders in travel, hospitality, technology, and sustainability. 

When

Wednesday 3 December, 3 - 5 pm (UTC+8)

Speakers 

We have a fantastic lineup of speakers, who are leading the future agenda of the industry. 

Program - Subject to Change

15:00 Welcome Remark + Keynote Fireside Chat

15:20 Panel Discussion: Mastering the Synergy of Humanity and AI to Drive Operational Excellence

16:05 Panel Discussion: Navigating AI-Driven Data Collection and Marketing Responsibly

16:50 Closing Remark + Q & A

What You’ll Learn:

  • How to balance AI-driven efficiency with measurable sustainability outcomes

  • Practical frameworks for responsible data collection and AI-powered marketing

  • Where human expertise adds irreplaceable value in an AI-enabled operation

  • Near-term priorities to future-proof hotels, DMOs, and travel brands

How to RSVP

The online summit is free to attend. Our mission is to democratize sustainability knowledge 

Attendees are invited to make voluntary contributions that support the continuation of high-quality, insight-driven conversations, with a percentage going directly to traceable social and environmental projects.

AST Trailblazer and contributors of USD 25 or more will receive:

  • Access to the summit recording

  • A complimentary AI-Powered Marketing playbook to get ahead of the curve

Final Call: Join AST Webinar on Biophilic Design Today

It’s free to attend the live webinar. If you’re an AST Trailblazer, you’ll have access to the webinar recording along with the ready-to-use toolkit afterward.

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