This year’s Travel Innovation Summit (TIS), taking place in Seville from October 23-25, 2024, will see the introduction of a dedicated focus on ‘ground transportation’, spearheaded by Servantrip, a leader in B2B transfer distribution.

The inclusion of ground transportation at TIS 2024 underscores its vital role in the travel industry, as effective transport solutions enhance overall travel experiences, increase customer satisfaction, and drive growth in the sector.

Servantrip will take center stage at the event by leading two high-profile roundtables, discussing groundbreaking advancements and strategies in the ground transportation segment. The first session, titled “Transforming Transfers: The Impact of Technology on the Transport Segment”, scheduled for October 24th, will explore how technological advancements over the past two years have reshaped the transfer industry. Topics will include real-time availability and confirmation, dynamic pricing, real-time data and AI integration, airport waiting time management, challenges in optimizing service delivery at the destination, the evolution of sustainable vehicles, and autonomous cars. The discussion will also address current challenges and future innovations poised to revolutionize the industry. Johan Van Vulpen, CEO of Transferz, Karol Kuhl, Director of Pricing, Analytics & BI at Sixt Ride, and Layth Bunni, Sales Enablement Manager at Blacklane, will join Núñez for this session.

The second session, “Seamless Transfers in Asia: Navigating China, Japan, and Thailand”, will take place on October the 25th. It will delve into the key strategies for managing transfers in Asia’s top destinations, focusing on cultural considerations, service offerings, and best practices for ensuring smooth and efficient travel experiences in China, Japan, and Thailand. The session will highlight the importance of navigating cultural differences to enhance the traveler’s experience. Participating in this session alongside Núñez will be Sayan Datta, Vice President of Sales and Global Partnerships at Elife, and Ilya Balakhnichev , CEO at Intui Travel Transfer.

“Ground transportation is evolving rapidly, and the integration of technology is making transfers faster, more efficient, and increasingly customer-centric. At Servantrip, we are committed to leading this transformation by providing seamless transfer solutions globally. I look forward to sharing our insights and discussing the future of the industry at TIS 2024,” said Manuel Núñez, CEO of Servantrip.

Both roundtable discussions will be moderated by Roman Townsend, Managing Director of the B2B TravelTech PR agency, Belvera Partners, ensuring lively and insightful conversations that explore the future of ground transportation in the travel industry.