Virtuoso says there has been so much demand for this year’s Travel Tech Summit, which focuses on using smart technology to elevate and enhance human connection, that it had to double capacity.
The event, to be held on 9th August 2025 in Las Vegas, will bring together 500 advisors, partners and tech leaders.
Dedicated to innovation within the luxury travel industry, the summit will be led by tech entrepreneur, investor and Virtuoso Board Member Gilad Berenstein.
Berenstien says, “In previous years, we’ve focused on showcasing ideas and innovations from outside of Virtuoso for mutual learning, which has fuelled an ecosystem of startups tailoring their systems and products for travel advisors”.
“This year, we are highlighting technology developments from within Virtuoso. Thanks to the evolution of Virtuoso’s Tech Innovation Program, the level of tech sophistication in the network has grown exponentially.”
Berenstein says this year’s summit aims to “empower advisors and partners to dive further into the developments available to them through the global network, celebrate in-house innovation and, most importantly, walk away with actionable steps and inspiration they can incorporate into their own businesses”.
Virtuoso Senior Vice President, Technology Paul Kearney will also share efforts to “standardise and modernise a more collaborative travel tech environment where systems interoperate smoothly and securely”.
He says, “in technology, the global network is focused on building systems that support the unique needs of each agency, advisor and partner”.
“Our approach is rooted in the belief that no single solution fits every business – which is why we’re investing in a flexible, interoperable ecosystem that brings together the tools and platforms our network relies on.”
Other notable speakers include:
- Betsy Grebinoski of Pique Travel and Fernanda Barrence of The Trip Boutique – an AI-powered platform that assists advisors in delivering personalised recommendations. They will discuss what an “agency brain” is and why Pique is deploying one.
- Dianna Rom of Windstar Cruises and Jared Shalhoub of AmaWaterways will discuss how they are using virtual reality (VR) media to evolve from static virtual tours to dynamic, multimedia-rich immersive experiences.
- Vincent Shacks of Wilderness Destinations will talk about using tech to keep lions and livestock safe in Botswana’s wildlife-rich Okavango region, where conservation partners are using a real-time Lion Alert System powered by GPS collars and geofencing.
- Rafat Ali, CEO and founder of Skift, will explore the intersection of travel technology and innovation, covering the impact of shifting geopolitics, evolving consumer behaviour, workforce dynamics, demographic shifts and how these forces are influencing the travel ecosystem.
For more information, see Virtuoso.
