ITB Asia

Search remains the most contested space in travel. UK-based Skyscanner has moved into Asia. The giants have entered the space – Google and ITA Software, and Baidu investing in Qunar. Niche search sites are gaining traction from Australia to Japan. What’s up in the topsy-turvy world of search? And how is the battle being fought on mobile?

The Searchers:
Barry Smith, Director of Global Data Services and Mobile & Co-Founder, Skyscanner, UK
Ian Cumming, Founder, GetFlight, Australia
Kei Shibata, CEO and Co-Founder, Venture Republic (travel.jp and hotel.jp)
Hichame Assi, Head of International Strategy and Online Marketing, Hotelscombined.com
Niklas Andreen, Group Vice President, Hospitality and Partner Marketing, Travelport GDS

Moderator:
Fritz Demopoulos, Entrepreneur, Mentor, Former, CEO, Qunar

Speaker:
Niklas Andreen, Group Vice President, Hospitality and Partner Marketing, Travelport GDS
Hichame Assi, Head of International Strategy and Online Marketing, Hotelscombined.com
Ian Cumming, Founder, GetFlight, Australia
Kei Shibata, CEO and Co-Founder, Venture Republic (travel.jp and hotel.jp)
Barry Smith, Director of Global Data Services and Mobile & Co-Founder, Skyscanner, UK