Partner Event
Tech-Tonic
the shifting changes in hospitality tech
22 October 2024 | 09h00 - 16h00 | Century City
Join us for a transformative experience as we dive into the latest trends and innovations shaping the future of hospitality. Tech-Tonic is a workshop-style event designed for hoteliers and hospitality professionals who want to stay ahead of the curve.
From direct booking solutions to harnessing guest feedback and optimizing your digital marketing, Tech-Tonic will equip you with the tools to elevate your business and meet the demands of today’s tech-savvy traveler.
Don’t miss out – spaces are limited!
Register Now and be a part of the future of hospitality.
Partner Event
Tech-Tonic
the shifting changes in hospitality tech
22 October 2024 | 09h00 - 16h00 | Century City
Join us for a transformative experience as we dive into the latest trends and innovations shaping the future of hospitality. Tech-Tonic is a workshop-style event designed for hoteliers and hospitality professionals who want to stay ahead of the curve.
From direct booking solutions to harnessing guest feedback and optimizing your digital marketing, Tech-Tonic will equip you with the tools to elevate your business and meet the demands of today’s tech-savvy traveler.
Don’t miss out – spaces are limited!
Register Now and be a part of the future of hospitality.
Why Attend?
Gain actionable insights from industry experts
Discover the latest innovations in hospitality tech
Network with like-minded
professionals
Position your property
for future success
Meet the Partners
Profitroom is the supreme direct booking engine for hotels, lodges and resorts, offering a comprehensive solution that seamlessly integrates direct bookings on hospitality websites with other distribution channels, automated marketing, SEO and SEM campaigns, cross- and up-selling opportunities, and much more.
Founded in 2008 by Marcin Dragan, Profitroom was created to address the challenges faced by hoteliers in maximising direct bookings and enhancing their online presence. Today, it empowers over 3,500 properties to significantly increase their direct bookings, with some experiencing up to 96% growth. Our intuitive, all-in-one platform is designed for ease of use across multiple properties, backed by a team of over 300 experts providing support in 7 languages. Profitroom's mission is to become the #1 Booking Technology Partner for Outstanding Hotels Worldwide.
HotelTime Solutions is a comprehensive, feature rich platform with cloud-based solutions for hotels, restaurants, SPAs, and event management. With more than 22 years in the industry, HotelTime Solutions is a leading provider of innovative hospitality management solutions, empowering hotels, and chains worldwide to streamline operations, drive revenue, and enhance guest experiences.
Sojern is the #1 travel marketing platform that has been purpose-built to help marketers conquer the unique challenges of the travel buying cycle. We provide unrivaled traveler insight, multichannel scale, and automated optimization to connect our clients to the right travelers at the right time. We leverage the platform to deliver new optimization levels across the board that help our clients increase profitability and unlock growth.
Use GuestRevu to quickly and easily gather feedback from your guests and actively manage your online reputation with hospitality’s top guest intelligence solution. GuestRevu surveys and online review management tools are tailor-made for the hospitality industry, enabling hoteliers worldwide to gain a deeper, guest-focused understanding of operational strengths and weaknesses, monitor and manage their online reputation and reviews, and improve guest satisfaction.
Agenda
09h00
Registration
09h30 - 12h30
Workshop Session 1
12h30-13h30
Lunch
14h00 - 16h00
Workshop Sessions
Session 1
Profitroom - 10 Keys to a successful direct booking strategy
Michael Puffett
Senior Partnerships Manager, Africa
For over 20 years, Michael has been developing and training leaders and entrepreneurs around the world. Having resided in the UK for 16 years and presented leadership training in over 25 countries, he has a wealth of international experience and practical know how. Working with government departments, businesses, corporates, NPO's as well as sports teams to build leaders, strengthen companies, envision and inspire.
Michael is an adventurer at heart, together with a small overland team he has driven in a 4x4 from London, UK to Cape Town in South Africa, climbed Kilimanjaro and visited 66 countries.
GuestRevu - What happens when your guests help you run your hotel?
Amy Branford
Regional Sales Manager
Amy Branford brings over a decade of expertise in sales, hospitality, and online reputation management to her role as the UK Regional Sales Manager at GuestRevu. With a proven track record of driving business growth and fostering strong client relationships, Amy is dedicated to helping hoteliers optimise their operations and enhance their online presence..
Session 2
HotelTime - How to effectively choose your PMS
David Byrne
Chief Growth Officer
David is a seasoned hospitality professional and currently the Chief Growth Officer at HotelTime Solutions who are Headquartered in Prague. David is based in Ireland, has over 20 years experience in Sales, 10 of which in International Markets, and is now helping Hoteltime's global expansion into specific Markets, using a wide Network within the industry and Direct Sales.
Jan Hejny
Chief Executive Officer
Jan Hejny is the CEO and co-founder of HotelTime Solutions, a pioneering company in the hospitality industry that launched in 2002 as one of the first cloud-based Property Management Systems (PMS). Based in Prague, Jan has over 20 years of experience in the sector, combining his deep industry knowledge with a strategic vision to drive innovation and growth. Under his leadership, HotelTime Solutions has expanded to 650+ clients in over 20 countries, with satellite offices in Ireland/UK, Dubai, Bangkok, Sri Lanka, and South Africa, setting the standard for modern PMS solutions.
Sojern - The Hotel Marketer's Playbook: Efficiently Navigating the Digital Marketing Landscape
Sverre Christiansen
Director, Sales - Middle East & Africa
Sverre Christiansen is based in Dubai and leads the Hotel vertical for Sojern, Middle East & Africa. He has been part of the hospitality and travel sector for over two decades, working for companies such as Radisson Hotel Group, One & Only and most recently Expedia where he looked after Market Management across GCC and the Indian Ocean. Over the past 12 years, he has built numerous industry partnerships and become genuinely passionate about supporting strategic growth and business development initiatives within the region and beyond.