Work Smart, Not Hard - Riga edition

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Work Smart, Not Hard - Riga edition

How to overcome challenges in hospitality industry and maximise profit with less human hours and support of technology.

By D-EDGE Hospitality Solutions

Date and time

Wed, 31 May 2023 09:30 - 14:00 EEST

Location

PULLMAN RIGA OLD TOWN

24 Jēkaba iela 1050 Rīga Latvia

Agenda

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Welcome coffee and networking

10:00 AM - 10:10 AM

Opening session by Kadi & Andris

Kadi Saadlo

Andris Malahovskis

10:10 AM - 10:40 AM

2023 Hotel Distribution Report

Andris Malahovskis (D-EDGE)

Andris has worked in the Tourism industry for more than 14 years where most of the time was spent in the Hotel Industry. Before joining D-EDGE Hospitality Solutions Andris worked for one of the leadi...

10:40 AM - 11:00 AM

Lack of workforce and what technology can take over

Kadi Saadlo (HotelBuddy)

Kadi Saadlo is the CEO & Co-Founder of HotelBuddy. Kadi has 15+ years of experience in the hotel industry with an extensive experience in the front of the house, operations, and general management. S...

11:00 AM - 11:40 AM

Panel discussion: "Lack of workforce and what technology can take over"

Panelists: Sabine Krievina (Director of Project Management, Mogotel Hotel Group), Janis Valodze (General Manager, Hotel Valdemars Riga managed by Accor), Julija Zagunova (Managing Director, Le Cheval...

11:40 AM - 12:10 PM

Coffee break

12:10 PM - 12:30 PM

Use technology to meet the needs of the modern guest

Janne Tuominen (DigitalGuest)

Janne has 20 years of experience from the hospitality industry, from hotel operations to OTA world at Booking.com, until moving last year into the field of hospitality technology. Janne has a deep un...

12:30 PM - 12:45 PM

Self introduction of PMS vendors

Katrin Vellesalu (Managing Director, BHRS), Vasily Tsypun (Business Development - Baltic countries, HotelTime), Marcus Wallgren (Sales Manager - Nordic Region, Mews).

12:45 PM - 1:25 PM

Panel of PMS vendors: "How to choose the right PMS for my hotel?"

Katrin Vellesalu (Managing Director, BHRS), Vasily Tsypun (Business Development - Baltic countries, HotelTime), Marcus Wallgren (Sales Manager - Nordic Region, Mews).

1:25 PM - 1:55 PM

New Regulations for Digital Giants - New Opportunities for Direct Distribution

Markus Luthe (German Hotel Association)

Political economist (“Diplom-Volkswirt”) Markus Luthe (57) is CEO of the German Hotel Association (IHA) since 2005. Besides his general lobbying and networking tasks as representative of the hospital...

1:55 PM

Closing words, networking, snacks & soft drinks.

About this event

HotelBuddy together with D-EDGE Hospitality Solutions supported by Latvian Hotel and Restaurant Association & Investment and Development Agency of Latvia are happy to invite hoteliers for a morning half day seminar in Riga, on Wednesday, May 31st.

The working language of the event is going to be English.

The day will start at 9:30 with registration, coffee and networking and will continue with useful presentations, panel discussions and networking.

As we have limited seating and we would like to provide the inspiration to many hoteliers, we kindly ask to register not more than 3 people from 1 company.

Organised by

D-EDGE Hospitality Solutions

D-EDGE is a SaaS company offering leading-edge cloud-based e-commerce solutions to more than 17,000 hotels in over 150 countries.

Combining technical excellence with digital marketing expertise, D-EDGE brings a holistic hospitality technology infrastructure under one roof. The integrated range of solutions covers all stages of hotel distribution which encompasses Central Reservation System, Guest Management, Data Intelligence, Connectivity Hub, Digital Media, and Website Creation.

With a team of 500 experts located in over 25 countries, D-EDGE provides localised support, services, and tools. With its global network of 550+ partners, D-EDGE’s ever-expanding ecosystem is a positive place to do business and grow. D-EDGE is a subsidiary of Accor, a world-leading hospitality group consisting of more than 5,300 properties and 10,000 food and beverage venues throughout 110 countries. Find out more at: https://www.d-edge.com/

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