45th Skal Asian Area Congress to take place in Singapore 14-17 July

Delegates attending next month’s Skal Asian Area Congress at One Farrer Hotel and Spa in Singapore will hear about the latest initiatives from the island state’s tourist board on the use of technology.

Keynote speaker Singapore Tourism Board Chief Technology Officer Quek Choon Yang will explain how STB is applying technology in various forms to ensure a seamless visitor experience for all tourists. Quek will also explain how new business models in aviation, accommodation and ground transport such as Uber, Airbnb and Grab are both disrupting and revolutionising the overall travel experience.

Quek Choon Yang joined the Singapore Tourism Board in September 2015 as its Chief Technology Officer to lead the Technology Transformation Office. He is responsible for spearheading and implementing technology initiatives within the Board, providing counsel and direction in all technology-related issues, as well as creating a culture of technological dexterity.

Women in Travel

Singapore-based TV journalist Anita Kapoor will present a keynote address on ‘Women in Travel’.

Kapoor was born in Mumbai and raised in Singapore – her home since 1978. She has presented shows on a number of regional TV networks including Channel NewsAsia as the host of the popular Treasure Hunt series.

Leading travel industry figures joining the congress panel discussions include Pierre-Charles Grob, Managing Director Asia – Fastbooking; Alan Liu, Regional Lead – Business Development and Partnerships at Grab, and Selina Chavry, Global Managing Director – Pacific World.

Program

The 45th Skal Asian Area Congress will take place at One Farrer Hotel and Spa in Singapore from 14-17 July with delegates attending from Skal clubs across the Asia Pacific region. 

The congress will open on Friday, 15 July with the traditional flag parade and an opening address from Michelle Sandhu, President of Skal Singapore.

The Skal Asian Area AGM will be held on 16 July, followed by luncheon sponsored by Skal Bahrain as the host club for the 46th Congress in 2017.

The program will conclude with a Gala Dinner and the presentation of Skal Asian Area Awards.