Travel & Hospitality

Technology, innovation, and the evolution of sustainable destinations

October 8th

2026

14:00 - 19:30

Central European Time

Fiore di Pietra

Monte Generoso, Ticino, Switzerland

About this event

Examine trends and strategies redefining travel and hospitality through insights, dialogue and cross-industry perspectives.

 

 

Under the patronage of: 

CANTON TICINO - ECONOMIA WHITE LOGO 16-9

Agenda

13:30 - 14:00
Check-in
14:00 - 14:20
Welcome speech

Carlo Terreni

President Dagorà SA

Stefano Rizzi

Director of the Economics Division Cantone Ticino
14:20 - 14:40

Alessandro Petazzi

CEO Lastminute.com

Jayan Chauhan

Industry Head Google
14:40 - 14:55
The New Travel Equation: Understanding what drives travel demand in the age of AI

Sara Bertone

Director Account Management Mastercard
14:55-15:10
The Art of Intelligent Hospitality: AI, Personalization, and Memorable Experiences

Luca Pronzati

Chief Business Innovation Officer MSC Cruises
15:10-15:30
The HNWI Traveller: everyone wants them. Are Fashion & Luxury Brands, Hotels and Professionals ready to serve their expectations?

Andrea Vecchiato

CEO AVÈIRE

Antonio Canovese

Co-Founder AVÈIRE

Giorgio Ravasio

CEO Vivienne Westwood
15:30-16:00
Coffee Break
16:00-16:15
Tourism, Digital Media & Heritage

Lorenzo Cantoni

Full Professor & Director of the Institute of Digital Technologies for Communication USI - Università della Svizzera italiana
16:15-16:40
Beyond the Bundle: From Offers Selling to Curating Meaning

Francesca Planeta

President Planeta Estate

Guido Bonadonna

CEO GFL Cosmetics

Chiara Maria Gobbi

Touring Director Globus Family of Brands

Claudio Prestigiacomo

Senior Client Portfolio Director Merkle
16:40-17:00
The Future of DMOs: From Destination Marketing to Destination Management.How data, AI and governance can help destinations create value while managing visitor flows.

Mattia Storni

Head of Strategy & Business Development Ticino Turismo

Stefan Kuenzle

Chief Digital Officer Switzerland Tourism

Janine Rupf

Head of Marketing Zürich Tourism
17:00-17:30
Panel discussion: Investing in travel, Hospitality & Innovation

Andrea Monti

EHL Next

Sara Rosso

President Planhotel Hospitality Group

Enrico Pandian

CEO Lavita Camp

Paolo Orsatti

Managing Partner Creadd Ventures
17:30
Networking Apéro

Dagorà Community Day

Monza, MB

June 25

2024

4:00pm - 8:00pm

Central European Time

Monza, MB

Via Italia 23

About this event

Join us for the latest Dagorà Community Day, bringing together brands, investors, start-ups and service providers to network and grow in the lifestyle sector.

Agenda

About Dagorà

Business spaces for scalable innovation with people at the center. We bring together brands, tech companies, investors and start-ups for a stronger, more innovative LifestyleTech ecosystem.