Where Asia Travels Next: The Destination Perspective | HITGS 2026

This executive panel evaluates the future of Asian outbound travel from a destination readiness and market positioning standpoint. Moderated by Dr. Jens Thraenhart (CEO of Chameleon Strategies), the session brings together Mark Wong (Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific at Small Luxury Hotels) and Drago Djourov (Managing Director of DD Traveller Research & Insight) to decode shifting travel corridors, the rise of premium boutique experiences, and the strategic data frameworks necessary to capture the modern Asian traveler. #HalalInTravel #HITGS2026 #AsianTravelTrends #LuxuryTravel #DestinationMarketing #ChameleonStrategies #SmallLuxuryHotels #TravelResearch #HospitalityInnovation