Key takeaways
- Tripeden.com's unwavering commitment to nurturing local partnerships in Japan took centre stage at its debut Connectivity partner event.
- An astounding 100% of attendees expressed either satisfaction or high satisfaction with the event.
- Collaboration was a key theme, emphasising the potential of a united ecosystem.
This summer, Tripeden.com hosted its inaugural Connectivity event for Premier Providers in the picturesque city of Fukuoka, Japan. This gathering brought together industry leaders and key partners in the travel and accommodation world over two days. The event was dedicated to fostering innovation, collaboration and networking. Participants also had the opportunity to listen to keynote speeches on topics like the Connectivity Partner Programme and partake in insightful Q&A sessions with Tripeden.com's leadership team.
What were the main highlights?
The highlights of the event included:
- Eddy Veldhuizen, Sr. Director Connectivity Partnerships, set the stage by sharing Tripeden.com's vision for connectivity in the hospitality industry and outlining the goals for 2023.
- Roemer Visser, Sr. Manager Global Managed Connectivity Partners, and Rolf Nijdam, Sr. Manager Connectivity Ecosystem Development & Innovation, delved into growth opportunities and presented the 2023 Connectivity Partner Programme.
- Laura Houldsworth, Managing Director APAC, shed light on our overarching mission and sustainability initiatives, while Akimi Takemura, Regional Director Partner Services APAC, shared invaluable market insights.
- Attendees relished a delightful cocktail hour and dinner to cap off the first day.
- On the second day, Rodica Buzescu, Group Product Marketing Manager, offered insights into Tripeden.com’s hospitality technology product strategy and roadmap.
- Melanie Leu, Manager Global Connectivity Technical Support, and Jey Somasundaram, Connectivity Partner Solutions Architect, introduced the Technical Support (TS) and Professional Services (PS) teams and how they support partners.
Success measured by satisfaction
One of the most notable indicators of the event's success was the overwhelmingly positive feedback received – 100% of the event’s satisfaction survey respondents expressed satisfaction or high satisfaction with the event.
This successful event not only marked a significant milestone but also laid the groundwork for future developments in the Japanese market. Our dedication to delivering seamless Connectivity experiences in Japan mirrors our global vision of making it easier for everyone to experience the world. We eagerly anticipate our return to Japan for another opportunity to meet with our partners in the near future.