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CAPA Airline Leader Summit Asia & Sustainability Awards 2024

Hong Kong, Hong Kong
5-6 Nov 2024

Day 2 -Wednesday 6 November 2024

09:00-09:05

Chairperson's Welcome

09:05-

10:05

Global Aviation Trends: Impact on Asia's Future

Explore the relationship between global aviation trends and Asia's evolving market in this session which brings together international aviation representatives to dissect how global dynamics shape Asia's aviation landscape and influence its strategic direction. The global air travel industry is in something of a sweet spot. Demand remains strong and airlines are reporting improving profitability outlooks. The question remains, what impact does this have on the Asia region and what knowledge can be shared?

In this session, we review the global market outlook identifying trends in international air traffic, passenger demographics, and cargo logistics to understand learnings that could affect Asia, while understanding:

What impact do global airline alliances and partnerships have on Asia's connectivity and market competitiveness?

What advances in aircraft technology are assisting growth around the world, and what could Asia learn from this?

How does the industry navigate regulatory challenges?

Gain deep insights into how global aviation trends and how they will shape Asia's strategic future growth prospects.

Moderator: CAPA - Centre for Aviation, Head of Analysis, Rich Maslen

Panel:

Air Canada, MD International Sales, Rocky Lo

Air Connectivity Program, CEO, Majid Khan

Delta Air Lines, President China, Hong Wong

Lufthansa Group, Senior Director Sales, Greater China, Qian Chen

10:10-10:20

Beyond Miles: Building true loyalty with Gen Z

Traditional loyalty programs are no longer enough. This session dives deep into the values and expectations of Gen Z, revealing how airlines can create authentic connections that translate into lasting loyalty and increased revenue.

Cover Genius, SVP Strategic Partnerships Travel, Peter Smith

10:20-10:30

How Cathay Pacific & Accommodations Plus International partnered to transform Cathay Pacific's crew accommodation process {Download Presentation}

Discover how Cathay Pacific and Accommodations Plus International (API) partnered to redefine the crew accommodation process, leveraging technology and strategic sourcing to drive efficiency and cost savings across Cathay's global operations. Join Jason Pearson, Cathay Pacific, and Vivian Dsouza, API, as they discuss the partnership and the results achieved in this innovative collaboration.

API Global Solutions, Vice President of Business Development, APAC, Vivian Dsouza

Cathay Pacific, Airport and Ground Services Procurement Manager, Jason Pearson

10:30-11:00

Global Environmental Sustainability Award Winner Interview

Pegasus Airlines, General Counsel and Sustainability Director, Al Uzun

APAC Network, Chief Strategy Officer, Oriel Morrison

11:00-11:30

Coffee break & Networking

11:30-12:00

Airline Leader Interview Greater Bay Airlines CEO Liza Ng

Moderator: Aviation Week Network, Senior Air Transport Editor - Asia-Pacific, Adrian Schofield

Greater Bay Airlines, CEO, Liza Ng

12:00-12:45

Generational change in the Chinese outbound traveller

While the re-awakening of outbound travel from China has been slower than hoped for, the profile and preferences of the Chinese traveller are undergoing a series of major shifts. Outbound tourists are more independent, but also staying closer to home. They're taking shorter trips but also spending more per person than ever before. Spending is moving away from goods and towards services, with younger travellers placing more emphasis on accommodation, food and cultural experiences.

What experiences and preferences are the new generation of Chinese travellers seeking out?

As the demographics and appetites of Chinese outbound travellers shift, what are the best strategies to capture new travellers?

Structural factors like visa arrangements and Chinese government travel policies, along with geopolitical tensions and concerns about safety, have blunted the long-haul outbound travel recovery. How can these be mitigated to support tourism volumes?

Moderator: Routes, Director Airline Partnerships, Quiongfang (Yoshiko) Hu

AirAsia, Group CCO, Paul Carroll

Delta Airlines, President Great China & Singapore, Hong Wong

Trip.com, Airline Business Director for Hong Kong and Taiwan, Kelvin Wong

HK Express, Commercial Director, Kee Keat Ong

12:50-13:00

Chairperson's wrap up

13:00-14:00

Closing Lunch & Networking