SECTION HEADER Pioneers of travel
DOUG LANSKY | THE TOURISM FUTURIST Author & Travel Trends Expert
A sought-after keynote speaker at global forums including ITB, Doug Lansky is known for his fresh thinking on destination marketing, tourism strategy and visitor experience. His ideas challenge industry norms, pushing stakeholders to adapt to shifting traveller expectations and new forms of competition.
MATT KEPNES | THE DIGITAL NOMAD MENTOR Founder, Nomadic Matt’s Travel Site
Better known as Nomadic Matt, Matt Kepnes transformed a personal blog launched in 2008 into one of the internet’s most influential travel resources. Specialising in budget travel advice, his work has reached millions, spawned bestselling books and inspired countless others to turn wanderlust into a sustainable lifestyle.
SUNDAR PICHAI | THE SEARCH GIANT’S STRATEGIST CEO, Google & Alphabet As CEO of Google and Alphabet, Sundar Pichai oversees products that have become integral to travel – from flights and hotels to Maps and translation tools. Google’s reach has reshaped how travellers plan and book trips, while its advertising platform has become a critical lifeline for the industry’s biggest players.
ERIC LA BONNARDIÈRE & YVAN WIBAUX | THE LOCAL TRAVEL INNOVATORS Co-founders, Evaneos Eric La Bonnardière and Yvan Wibaux co-founded Evaneos in 2009 to reshape travel by connecting travellers directly with handpicked local experts in over 160 countries. Their platform empowers travellers to design authentic, personalised journeys while ensuring that the majority of the trip's cost stays within the destination, supporting local economies. Evaneos has grown to serve over 500,000 travellers, positioning itself as a pioneer in sustainable, experience-driven tourism.
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