12-05-2025
- Business
- Travel Daily News
ConX: Global leaders will gather in Mallorca to discuss the future of tourism
Travelgate's ConX 2025 in Mallorca will unite 1,000+ tourism professionals to explore innovation, connectivity, and strategic industry transformation.
PALMA – Travelgate, part of the Travelsoft Goup, is hosting the fifth edition of ConX, an exclusive event that will bring together more than 1,000 professionals from the tourism industry on 21 May at the Son Moix Football Stadium in Mallorca.
Under the slogan 'Connected: Business, People, Ideas', this edition focuses on the interconnection of the tourism ecosystem. From technology and strategic alliances to sustainability and customer experience, Connected explores how synergies between companies, people and ideas are transforming the sector globally.
Among the featured speakers at ConX 2025 are international leaders such as Felix Shpilman (CEO, Emerging Travel Group), Javier Cabrerizo (Chief Strategy & Transformation, HBX Group), Walter Buschta (SVP, Phocuswright), Ada Xu (Director of International Affairs, FLIGGY – Alibaba Group) and Emilie Dumont (CEO, Digitrips), among others.
One of the most eagerly awaited moments will be the inspirational talk by Johan Lundgren, former CEO of easyJet, who will share his vision on leadership, business creativity and how to stay connected to the values that drive personal and professional innovation.
'In an increasingly fragmented landscape, connection is power. It means resilience, more agile innovation and shared success,' says Pedro Camara, CEO of Travelgate.
A platform to rethink the future of tourism
During the conference, key topics will be addressed, such as:
New growth strategies in B2B distribution: how technology, personalisation and sustainability are reshaping travel planning and management.
The entry of new brands into the travel ecosystem: the impact of non-traditional players such as banks and retailers on the customer experience and value creation.
The growing influence of India in global tourism: a look at its internal transformation, strategic investments and international positioning.
The event will also include an exclusive interview with Javier Cabrerizo (HBX Group), who will analyse the group's growth plans and its role in the global tourism ecosystem.
Confirmed speakers – ConX 2025:
Pedro Camara, CEO, Travelgate
CEO, Travelgate Alex Gisbert, entrepreneur and travel technology investor
entrepreneur and travel technology investor Walter Buschta, SVP, Phocuswright
SVP, Phocuswright Johan Lundgren, former CEO of easyJet (2017–2024)
former CEO of easyJet (2017–2024) Javier Cabrerizo, Chief Strategy & Transformation, HBX Group
Chief Strategy & Transformation, HBX Group Jaal Shah, Founder of & DG, Travel Designer Group
Founder of & DG, Bhanu Chopra, Founder & Chairman, RateGain
Founder & Chairman, Albert Fernando, Founder & CEO, Travelwings
Founder & CEO, Rajnish Kumar, Director & Group Co-CEO, Ixigo
Director & Group Co-CEO, Kate Irwing, Managing Director, Skift EMEA
Managing Director, EMEA Ka t e Harden, Editor, Travolution
e Editor, Emilie Dumont, CEO, Digitrips
CEO, Ada Xu, Director of International Affairs, FLIGGY – Alibaba Group
Director of International Affairs, FLIGGY – Alibaba Group Dor Krubiner, CEO & Founder, MIZE
CEO & Founder, Faisal Memon, CEO & Founder, ILLUSIONS
CEO & Founder, Felix Shpilman, CEO, Emerging Travel
CEO, Travel Bedi Tejveer Singh, VP, Traveloka Partners Network
ConX 2025: Connected is an exclusive international conference focused on innovation, collaboration and generating high-impact connections in the global travel industry. Based in Mallorca, the event has established itself as a meeting point for the sector's leading figures and decision-makers. The 2025 edition will bring together more than 1,000 attendees, 400 companies from over 50 countries and more than 20 industry experts. In addition to the content sessions, ConX will offer a prominent networking space, which is key to strengthening strategic alliances and discovering new opportunities. This year, Huawei will be the main sponsor, alongside leading companies such as Ávoris and Zafiro Hoteles.
Founded in 2012 and based in Palma de Mallorca, Travelgate is part of the Travelsoft group. Its B2B platform connects more than 1,000 companies worldwide, allowing buyers and sellers to interact seamlessly, regardless of their size or technology. Travelgate makes it easy to search, compare and book tourism products in real time, democratising access to connectivity through robust and easy-to-integrate APIs.
