TravelgateX's CON-X returns for 2024 with new concept: "Enough, Redefined"

This year's event will take attendees on a 'journey of reflection and discovery'

TravelgateX returns to CON-X 2024 with a new concept, "Enough, redefined": Pushing the boundaries in the travel industry and technology

International speakers and tourism experts gather in Mallorca to discuss the latest tourism trends on topics related to tour operations, consolidation and changing paradigms in traditional business models. 

TravelgateX has revealed this year's CON-X 2024 theme and agenda, as well as speakers.

The event welcomes executives and visionaries to Mallorca every year with a new theme to focus on. This year's theme is championing the theme "Enough, Redefined." 

Taking place on May 22-23, more than 500 industry leaders from the global tourism sector are expected to come together to have insightful talks and panel discussions, in a bid to explore the latest developments and disruptive innovations in the B2B realm. 

Key themes include tour operation, the consolidation of tourism enterprises in the current market, and the burgeoning applications of AI. 

The conference wants to emphasise the impact of new trends and shifting paradigms on traditional business models.

CON-X 2024 will feature a roundtable discussion titled "Enough or Not?," moderated by Alex Gisbert.

He will be joined by speakers Bas Lemmens of HotelPlanner, Martin Mondarelli of Despegar, and Paul Anthony of Hotelbeds. 

Another session not to be missed features Jari Virtanen of Stena Line Travel and Paul Bixby of EasyJet, which will be moderated by Phocuswright's senior vice president of marketing, Walter Buschta.

Jong Yoon Kim of Yanolja and Kate Irwin of Skift will also be part of the programme.

Furthermore, this year's edition is enriched by the presence 

This year's inspirational guest speaker is Thomas Middelhoff, Barça Media's chief financial officer and chief strategy officer, and author of book "Schuldig" (Guilty), who will share personal insights on failure and resilience.

This year, Zafiro Palmanova hotel will serve as the Partner Hotel, hosting attendees from all around the globe.

Upon the conference's conclusion, participants will engage in After-X 2024, participating in an epic 8-hour session of uninterrupted networking. 

Pedro Cámara, CEO and founder of TravelgateX, said: "We are proud to present CON-X 2024, an event that not only marks the meeting point for leaders and visionaries in the travel industry but also redefines the meaning of 'Enough' in our current context. 

"This year, under the theme 'Enough, redefined', we are committed to taking our attendees on a journey of reflection and discovery, where we will not only look at the latest trends and technologies but also explore how we can overcome the challenges and seize the opportunities that lie ahead in the industry."

He said: "CON-X 2024 is not just a conference; it is a catalyst for change and innovation. 

"Once again, we hope that this event will be an enriching experience for all participants, and that together we can redefine what it means to be enough in the modern age of tourism and technology."

CON-X 2024 is backed by a number of sponsors including Huawei Cloud, Dida Travel, Sandals, Priceline, Stuba and TBO.

After-X will be supported by companies such as RateHawk, Nordbeds, Paximum, Travel Compositor and WEX.