DA NANG, 30 July 2026: Travel Massive, a global travel networking community, has announced the full speaker lineup for its second annual Asia conference to be hosted in Da Nang, Vietnam, 21-22 August.
The two-day event will connect tourism operators and entrepreneurs, creators and key opinion leaders, and industry experts and media. Spaces to attend can be booked at this registration link.
Day one will be hosted at Furama Resort as part of the final day of the HorecFex convention, where Sean Mulhern, co-founder of One Life Adventures, will take the stage to discuss his founder journey and learnings. Panel discussions will cover topics such as SEO and AI Search Visibility for Travel Brands, The Creator Economy in Southeast Asia, and Top Travel Trends for 2027.
Attendees will also observe the Travel Startup Pitch Competition, where five entrepreneurial businesses operating in Southeast Asia’s tourism sector pitch their companies to a panel of judges as they compete for the top spot.
Travel Massive founder Ian Cummings says he’s looking forward to bringing the networking community’s Asia conference back to Da Nang, this time with the extended programme of facilitated masterclasses on day two.
“This is our second year partnering with HorecFex to offer our thought leadership sessions to their guests as well as to our own community members. The focus remains on connecting travel leaders operating in Southeast Asia, and this year we’re adding a programme of interactive masterclasses to nurture more innovation and collaboration,” says Cumming.
The new masterclass sessions will take place on day two at the five-star Namia River Retreat in Hoi An. Experts from Travel Massive’s network will lead the classes and share their expertise in small-group tourism and creator spaces. Topics for discussion include: How to Build a Tour Company People Can’t Stop Talking About, How to Become the Source Everyone Cites, and How to Monetise Your Social Media Audience.
Travel Massive Asia Conference 2026 speaker lineup
Brian Letwin – co-founder, CEO, Saigoneer and Urbanist Travel.
Ivy Nhi Chau – founder, Ivy+Partners.
Garth Adams – founder, I Want That Flight, and I Know The Pilot.
Keith Van – community and partnerships, Seats Aero.
Mandy Nguyen – operations director, Startup Vietnam Foundation.
Michelle Ford – general manager, Namia Wellness Resort.
Natalya Wissink – co-founder and CEO, Secret Experiences.
Paul Hewett – CEO, In Marketing We Trust.
Pei Shyuan Yeo – founder, Everyday Tour Company.
Ric Gazarian – founder, Counting Countries.
Samuel Walter – founder, Heads on Pillows.
The second day will conclude with an exclusive after-party to celebrate two days of building knowledge and forging new connections.
For more information and to register, visit: travelmassive.com/asia.
(Source: Tourism Massive)
