27 & 28 May - Sitges (Barcelona)

Bavel Travel Summit

Creating meaningful connections

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Agenda Bavel Travel Summit 2025

A day dedicated to exploring the latest topics, trends, innovations, and emerging technologies in the travel industry. It’s also a perfect opportunity to meet and connect with fellow attendees and get prepared for day 2.

09:00

Credentials

10:00

Welcome

Àngel Garrido (Voxel)

10:10

The Global Pulse of Travel Industry

Elena Avila (Amadeus)

10:30

Fireside Chat with HBX Group

Two prominent leaders in the travel industry will share their forward-looking vision, focusing on adopting emerging trends, leveraging groundbreaking technologies, and transforming our global connections.

David Doctor (Outpayce) & Daniel Nordholm (HBX Group)

11:00

The Road to Embed Social Sustainability into the Business

Social impact, employee engagement and business performance are all desirable objectives. They seem to be disconnected, but what if we could activate the 3 of them simultaneously. Do you want to know how we did it?

Manuel Rúa (Amadeus)

11:15

Networking Coffee Break

11:50

Global TMC Strategies for Corporate Governance

Dive into the strategies of top TMCs as they tackle the intricacies of corporate governance and VAT recovery. Gain insights into optimizing financial and operational processes in the global travel management landscape.

Tatiana Cardona (AMEX GBT), April Bridgeman (BCD Travel), Aurélien Rodriguez (Gekko) & Majdouline Larhfiri (Voxel)

12:15

End-to-End Journey: One Click Stay

Borja Risueño (Voxel) & Damian Alonso (Outpayce)

12:25

Transforming Hospitality with Generative AI

In this session, we’ll explore how generative AI is opening entirely new possibilities for the hotel industry. We’ll review some of today’s most promising real-world use cases shaping the future of hospitality and share practical mental models to help make sense of what’s newly possible and imagine innovative applications.

Younes Souilmi (Amadeus)

12:40

Industry and Business Insights by Mastercard

Mastercard

12:55

E-invoicing Global Compliance: Transforming Challenges into Strengths

Explore Minors Hotels’ journey to compliance across multiple countries in an insightful interview. Discuss the compliance needs of hotel chains, challenges, and benefits of using a global platform. Learn about the latest updates in electronic invoicing and how compliance can transform from a pain point to a key strength.

Roberto Martín (Minor Hotels), Héctor Martín (Voxel) & Alejandro Baraza (Voxel)

13:15

Cocktail Lunch

14:30

Bavel Travel Summit Ring: TTOO model vs Direct contracting

The Bavel Travel Summit Ring features dynamic discussions between experts, each delving into distinct topics relevant to the travel industry. This format encourages diverse perspectives and lively debates, providing attendees with a comprehensive understanding of current trends and challenges.

Mustafa Korkmaz (CEO at Jumbo) & Maud Christophe (Voxel)

14:50

Bavel Travel Summit Ring: Pay-out vs Pay-in

This conversation will cover the challenges and opportunities associated with pay-out and pay-in systems, highlighting best practices for ensuring smooth transactions and financial management.

Xavier Croix (Grupo Piñero) & Marta Cid (Outpayce)

15:10

Bavel Travel Summit Ring: Hotels vs Travel sellers. Commissions

This discussion will delve into the complex relationship between hotels and travel sellers, focusing on commission structures. Experts will debate the pros and cons of various models, exploring how they impact profitability and partnerships within the industry.

Moisés García (Palladium) & Antonio Morales (Voxel)

15:30

Industry and Business Insights by Visa

Visa

15:45

Data, Information, and Business Intelligence in Hospitality

Emiliano Garayar (GAT)

16:00

Networking Coffee Break

16:45

Hospitality Revolution: Data at the Core of Decisions

Mirja Sickel (Amadeus Hospitality) & Antonio Morales (Voxel)

17:15

Industry and Business Insights by Pliant

Pliant

17:35

Leading with Purpose: A Transformative Journey

In a fast-paced world, finding purpose can feel elusive. Carolina Castillo shares her transformative journey—from leaving a successful corporate career to teaching children in a Nepalese monastery. Through unexpected challenges and moments of reflection, she redefined her values and reignited her professional purpose. Join her keynote to discover how stepping outside your comfort zone can unlock personal and professional fulfillment.

Carolina Castillo (WEX)

17:50

Wrap up

Àngel Garrido (Voxel)

18:00

Free time

19:00

Tapas hunt

Day two is all about disconnecting to reconnect. Immerse yourself in a magnetic and fascinating environment designed to help you explore what truly matters: yourself. From this foundation, you’ll begin to forge meaningful connections.

Enjoy introspective sessions, team-building activities, workshops, or simply time to chat and connect. Craft your ideal schedule and enjoy the ride.

10:00

Meeting point

10:30

Welcome to Clos la Plana & Coffe

11:00

Meaningful Connection Activity: Suco Session

11:45

Networking Coffee Break

12:15

Workshops:

-Tech-Driven Excellence: Enhancing the Hotel Customer Journey

-Integrating Technology and Payments for Memorable Experiences

13:45

Lunch

15:10

Transformational Talks: Great Places to Grow

Xavi Ginesta

15:50

Transformational Talks: Unleashing the Magic of Synced Minds

David del Rosario

16:30

Transformational Talks: Exploring Extraocular Vision

Íngrid Escreix

17:30

Meaningful Connection Activity: Guided Meditation*

Suzan Grootscholten

*After the meditation you will be able to enjoy The Km 0 Winery Experience

17:30

The Km 0 Winery Experience & Slow Networking

18:30

Voxel Awards, Dinner, Cocktails & Drinks

21:30

Bavel Travel Summit closing

The Summit’s essential

The people creating meaningful connections

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The time for creating meaningful connections

The way for creating meaningful connections

Creating meaningful connections means the right people at the right place in the right time collaborating in a new and different way. Do you want to be part of it?

Venues

May 27

Eurostars Sitges

Av. Camí de Miralpeix, 12,  Sitges, Barcelona

May 28

Clos la Plana

C/ Disseminat, 42, Sant Pere de Ribes, Barcelona

Looking for accommodation?

Enjoy the exclusive Summiteers deal when you book your stay at Eurostars Sitges.

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What Our Attendees Say

Some of our past attendees

Past editions

Summit 2024

The 10th edition of the Bavel Travel Summit was held in May 2024 in Sitges, Barcelona. Over 250 travel industry professionals participated in this newly reimagined event. We had the privilege of hearing from 40 top keynote speakers and enjoyed a mix of networking, fun-working, and a dedicated day for inspirational activities and introspective sessions. This unique experience allowed us to connect in ways we never had before.

Go to 2024 post event website

Summit 2023

The 9th edition of the Bavel Travel Summit took place in May 2023 in Sitges (Barcelona). More than 220 professionals from the travel industry participated in the event. We listened to 35 top keynote speakers and enjoyed networking, fun-working and inspirational activities. We took collaboration to the next level.