TORONTO — If time is money, then the Travel Trends AI Summit 2025 may well be worth a bundle for the travel trade.
The all-virtual (of course!) event happening Oct. 28-29 will put all the latest travel tech and AI trends right at the industryʻs fingertips, all in just 2 days, with keynote speakers, live demos and more.
It will be an intensive couple of days, but well worth it for anyone looking to get all the latest travel tech and AI trends updates in a concise, expert-led format.
Organizers note that attendees can participate, learn and interact in a series of more than 15 live demonstrations of leading examples on how AI is transforming the travel industry. Itʻs AI in action, making this new tech practical, usable and increasingly another go-to tool in the travel advisorʻs toolkit.
Live panels and networking are also part of the event.
Early bird tickets were available to the public until June 30, however organizers have created a special offer for Travelweek readers. Using the exclusive code TravelweekTT, click this link to register at the early bird rate of US$49 available right up until the day of the event.
Travel Trends AI Summit 2025 is hosted in partnership with TourRadar, and Travis Pittman, founder and CEO of TourRadar, is one of the keynote speakers.
Dan Christian showcasing Phoenix, AZ on the Travel Trends podcast
So is Susan Black, a travel industry veteran and former CCO of CIE Tours who founded Wowzitude, a global platform reaching 1.2 million subscribers through partnerships with museums, alumni associations, travel advisors and more.
Frank Marini, President and CEO of Railbookers, will also be featured, as will Tahnee Perry, founder of A25, a company that helps companies leverage AI to drive growth, and Christian Wolters, President & GM, Canada for Intrepid Travel.
Travelweek is Travel Trends AI Summit 2025ʻs exclusive media partner for Canada, and Travelweekʻs own Devin Kinasz, Publisher, and the driving force behind Travelweek AI and its portfolio of agent-friendly AI tools, will be a keynote speaker as well.
There are more than 30 scheduled speakers in all.
Attendees will have access to the entire 2-day event, plus sessions will be recorded, so if attendees miss a session, the recordings will be available at a later date.
Q&A WITH TRAVEL TRENDS PODCAST HOST DAN CHRISTIAN
This is the second annual Travel Trends AI Summit, after a successful inaugural event in 2024. Meanwhile the popular Travel Trends podcast, the top B2B travel podcast founded and hosted by Dan Christian, launched its fifth season earlier this year.
Thereʻs still a few months to go, but no doubt the summer will fly by and the Travel Trends AI Summit will be here before we know it.
With that in mind, Travelweek caught up with Christian for a quick Q&A …
Travelweek: Travel advisors are navigating AI with two thoughts – that AI can help them in ways they never thought possible, while at the same time hearing that AI will be the next threat to traditional travel advisors. For all those agents who navigated the early days of the Internet, itʻs déjà vu all over again. Whatʻs your take?
Dan Christian: “Absolutely, this is déjà vu for many travel advisors! At our Travel Trends AI Summit, the consensus will continue to be that AI is both a powerful tool and a catalyst for change. Rather than replacing travel advisors, AI is amplifying their value by automating repetitive tasks, streamlining research, and enabling deeper personalization. Advisors who embrace AI can focus more on building client relationships and delivering bespoke experiences, while those resistant to change may risk falling behind.”
Travelweek: What have been the best applications for AI for travel advisors? For agents who aren’t sure, what’s an easy way for travel advisors to dip their toe in AI waters?
Dan Christian: “For travel advisors just starting, a simple entry point is using generative AI tools like ChatGPT or Google Gemini to research destinations, generate sample itineraries, or draft client emails.
“These tools are user-friendly and provide immediate productivity gains without a steep learning curve.
“For automated itinerary planning and personalized recommendations I’d suggest looking at The Trip Boutique, Mindtrip, or Layla.
“For tools like commission tracking, reporting, and payment processing I’d encourage them to look at sioncentral.com as well as tern.travel for valuable back office tools. You can see how forward thinking agencies are incorporating AI into their workflow such as Nicer.Travel.”
Travelweek: What’s the future of AI in the retail travel industry, one that incorporates the must-have personalized service of travel advisors while still integrating AI?
Dan Christian: “The future of AI in retail travel is looking like a hybrid model: AI handles data-driven tasks and personalization at scale, while advisors deliver the essential human touch—empathy, creativity, and nuanced service.
“Expect more sophisticated AI tools that not only analyze preferences and booking history but also empower advisors to craft truly unique journeys.
“The most successful travel agencies will be those that blend AI efficiency with irreplaceable personal expertise, ensuring travellers get both convenience and a memorable, tailored experience.”
To read Travelweekʻs earlier interview with Dan Christian about the five AI tools every agent should be using – and the ones to avoid – click here. To register for the Travel Trends AI Summit 2025 using the TravelweekTT code for early bird rates right up until the day of the event, click here.
