RateHawk to host online conference on future of travel

RateHawk, the B2B booking platform of UAE-based Emerging Travel Group, will host an online event exploring the forces expected to shape the travel industry over the next decade.

 

Taking place on 23 June 2026, the RateHawk Futurecast event will bring together travel technology executives, agency leaders and hospitality stakeholders to discuss how travel businesses can adapt to changing consumer behaviour, emerging technologies and evolving distribution models. Registration is free and now open.

 

The programme will draw on findings from a joint study by RateHawk and travel research company Phocuswright, covering topics including the growing influence of social media on travel distribution, the role of travel professionals in increasingly automated and agentic workflows and the importance of API partnerships in scaling travel businesses.

 

The event will feature a fireside chat with Felix Shpilman, CEO of Emerging Travel Group, alongside a panel discussion moderated by travel technology journalist and PhocusWire contributor Matthew Parsons. Speakers will also include executives from online travel agencies, hotel groups, agency networks and technology companies.

 

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Astrid Kastberg, Managing Director of RateHawk, said: “Looking ahead, we believe the next decade will be even more transformative, with the pace of change accelerating every year. Across the travel industry, businesses are facing new challenges, rising expectations and increasing pressure to adapt quickly.”

 

Kastberg added the event aims to create a forum for industry leaders to discuss the changes reshaping travel and share insights on building resilient, future-ready businesses.

 

The Futurecast event forms part of RateHawk’s wider 10th anniversary programme. Earlier this year, the company announced plans to expand its AI capabilities and API offering as it enters its second decade.

 

RateHawk provides access to more than 3.2 million accommodation options worldwide, including direct contracts with more than 250,000 properties. The platform also offers flights from more than 450 airlines, transfers in more than 150 countries and a range of ancillary travel services.

 

For more information, visit www.ratehawk.com