SINGAPORE, August 16 – The Asia Travel Technology Industry Association (ATTIA) and Web in Travel (WiT) have unveiled the esteemed Judges Panel for the inaugural Travel Changemakers Awards 2023, recognizing innovators who have utilized technology to build back better post-pandemic. Winners of these prestigious awards will be announced at WiT Singapore on October 2-4, 2023. The Travel Changemakers Awards aim to celebrate individuals and companies that have demonstrated respect for the environment, meaningful engagement with local communities, and the promotion of hidden gems for travelers to explore.
Emphasizing asset repurposing over new developments, the awardees will showcase how diversity and inclusion play a vital role in shaping a better future for the travel industry. The distinguished Judges Panel includes prominent industry leaders, each contributing their expertise and insights to assess the submissions. The panel comprises the following esteemed individuals: Aya Aso, CEO, SAVVY Collective; Rod Cuthbert, Chairperson, Jayride; Board Member, Veltra (Tokyo); Board Member, Tourism Tasmania; Founder, Viator; Loic Dujardin, Head of ESG, Traveloka;
Fred Barou, Senior VP, Online Travel and Market Strategy, Amadeus; Kelly Kolb, VP for Government Affairs, Travelport; Steven Liew, Director of Public Policy, APAC, Airbnb; Choe Peng Sum, CEO, Pan Pacific Hotels Group; Aloke Bajpai, Co-Founder, Group CEO and Managing Director, ixigo; Elaine Tan, Director, AirAsia Foundation; Daniel Gelfer, Director of Global Government Affairs, Agoda; Kenneth Lim, Assistant Chief Executive of Marketing Group, Singapore Tourism Board.
Chis Kerin, Managing Director of ATTIA, expressed delight in the overwhelming support from the travel tech industry for the awards and praised the esteemed judges for their involvement, ensuring the submissions meet the highest standards. Founder of WiT, Yeoh Siew Hoon, expressed admiration for the caliber of judges in the awards’ first year, commending their recognition of the initiatives taken during the pandemic to build back better in the travel, tourism, and hospitality sectors.
With such an illustrious Judges Panel, the Travel Changemakers Awards 2023 promises to highlight outstanding contributions that have redefined the future of travel, embracing sustainability, and innovation to create a brighter journey for all travelers.
