Ioannis Savvidis is a seasoned leader in travel technology, with a proven track record of driving innovation and growth across multiple segments of the industry.

His career spans key roles at some of the most disruptive travel platforms, including trivago, Uber, Zizoo, and Smoobu, reflecting his deep expertise in digital transformation, distribution strategy, and customer experience across hotels, yachting, and vacation rentals.

Ioannis’s cross-sector experience and strategic vision position him as a thought leader in travel distribution and future growth. His work bridges the gap between traditional travel services and modern digital platforms, making him a key player in shaping the next wave of travel tech disruption.

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Charting the Future of Yachting: Innovation, Technology & Growth

In a world where travel is rapidly evolving, yachting stands at a crossroads of tradition and transformation. In this keynote, “Charting the Future of Yachting: Innovation, Technology & Growth,” Ioannis Savvidis explores how the yachting industry can harness innovation to redefine its future.  From understanding current market dynamics to embracing emerging technologies and traveler expectations, this session will examine what it takes for yachting to stay relevant and lead as a premium, tech-enabled travel experience.

In this keynote we will discuss:

  • Status Quo of the Yachting Industry: A data-driven snapshot of today’s market, fleet dynamics, customer behavior, and operator challenges.
  • Travel Trends Shaping Tomorrow: How sustainability, personalization, and Gen Z expectations are redefining the way people discover and book yacht experiences.
  • Challenges & Opportunities Ahead: Addressing pain points like digital adoption, regulation, and scalability while uncovering new revenue streams and growth pathways.
  • Tech-Driven Growth & Audience Engagement: How digital platforms, yield management, automation, and audience segmentation can unlock long-term profitability and broader appeal.
  • Reimagining Travel Agencies in the Yachting Ecosystem: Why traditional agencies must evolve and how they can partner with tech providers to stay competitive.
  • Scaling Smart: Becoming the Next Big Thing in Travel, lessons from other travel sectors on brand building, data leverage, operational efficiency, and international expansion.

Sponsors Sponsors

Summit offers a unique platform for companies looking to gain visibility in the yacht charter industry. Summit Sponsors, benefit from the opportunity to showcase their brand to a global audience of charter professionals and industry leaders. Booking Manager Sponsors are key contributors to the growth and innovation of the yacht charter sector.

 

 

Partners Partners

Our Partners play a vital role in shaping the Summit experience. We collaborate with leading associations, and service providers from around the world to support the exchange knowledge, ideas, and best practices. Booking Manager Partners play a key role in elevating the overall standards of the industry and help create lasting value for the global charter community.

 

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