03 December 2025
3 - 5 pm UTC+8 | 7 - 9 am UTC
Asia Sustainable Travel and Wise Steps Group are coming together to introduce an online summit series to make sense of the forces and events shaping the nexus of sustainability and the future of travel across Asia and beyond.
Will AI Drive or Derail the Sustainable Travel Transformation?
03 December 2025
3 - 5 pm (UTC+8) | 7 - 9 am UTC
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and technology are transforming travel, empowering hotels to optimize operations and deliver razor-sharp occupancy forecasts. Yet, its rising energy and water demands also raise a pressing question: how do we innovate responsibly without compromising the planet?
Join us at the inaugural Asia Travel Future Summit for a deep dive into this question with the sharpest thinkers and leaders in travel, technology, and sustainability.
Program
Subject to change
Welcome Remark + Keynote Fireside Chat
15:00
Panel Discussion: Mastering the Synergy of Humanity and AI to Drive Operational Excellence
15:20
Panel Discussion: Navigating AI-Driven Data Collection and Marketing Responsibly
16:05
Closing Remark + Q & A
16:50
Speakers Lineup
Jeremy Tran
Asia Sustainable Travel
Co-Founder
Jeremy is an award-winning marketing and communications expert. With over a decade of experience in global branding and marketing, he has advised over 50+ brands on Asia market entry strategy and sustainability integration. Specialized in bridging strategy, storytelling and sustainability, Jeremy is a sought-after speaker at leading industry forums.
Check back often as we continue to add more speakers to the line up.
Matteo Bierschneider
Wise Steps Group
Co-Founder
Matteo Bierschneider is a social entrepreneur, sustainable tourism strategist and co-founder of the Indonesia-based group Wise Steps Group, comprising Wise Steps Foundation (rural community-led development), Wise Steps Consulting (destination-focused advisory) and Wise Steps Travel (industry-oriented operations). Based in Indonesia and holding German nationality, Matteo blends cross-cultural fluency with a boots-on-the-ground mindset—connecting global strategy with deep local insight.
Rhea Vitto Tabora
Asia Sustainable Travel
Co-Founder
Rhea is a marketing advisor with 20+ years of experience in hospitality, PR, branding, sales & marketing across Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines. She helps businesses by providing content marketing services that promote responsible hospitality and travel. She is also a certified Meaningful Tourism trainer, a travel journalist and writer, and a speaker and moderator at industry events in Southeast Asia.
Secure your spot
The online summit is free to attend.
We are on a mission to democratize sustainability knowledge and empower every voice in the conversation. As small businesses, we rely on the strength of our community.
Your contribution is a vital partnership that enables us to continue delivering insightful, high-quality conversations that drives real change.
50% of your contributions will directly support traceable social and environmental initiatives.
AST Trailblazer and contributors of USD 25 or more will receive:
Access to the summit recording
A complimentary AI-Powered Marketing playbook to get ahead of the curve
Sponsorship opportunities
As a sponsor, you’ll have the chance to share your expertise and insights on stage and highlight your brand across our global channels.
Email our team at people@asiasustainabletravel.com.
Your participation helps power real change.
By attending, you’re doing more than joining the conversation; you’re taking action.
50% of your contributions will directly support traceable social and environmental initiatives.
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