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Resilient Tourism Podcast Series - Accelerating the Digital and Data-Driven Transformation

Resilient Tourism Podcast Series - Accelerating the Digital and Data-Driven Transformation

Resilient Tourism 56 Folgen Jun 19, 2026

This podcast is part of the Swiss Resilient Tourism Flagship Project supported by Innosuisse to support the datafication of the travel sector in Switzerland in order to create resilient digitally supported services, business processes and business models. This improved data intelligence strategy will strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of the tourism ecosystem in Switzerland. Learn more about the project at https://www.resilienttourism.ch/.

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Everyone Will Use AI, But Not Everyone Will Stand Out (with Dominic Millioud) Jun 19, 2026 00:39:07 In this episode, Dominic Millioud discusses why embracing AI is no longer optional in hospitality - but also why it won’t be the real differentiator. Drawing from his experience scaling platforms, leading complex operations, and building hospitality concepts, Dominic explains how data and automation can unlock efficiency, while human connection, empathy, and leadership remain what truly sets brand
AI Is Here - Now Learn How to Use It! (with Karthik Muralidharan) Jun 12, 2026 00:44:49 In this episode, Karthik Muralidharan explores why the real challenge in hospitality isn’t access to AI - but knowing how to use it. Drawing from his work with HotellerieSuisse, he highlights the gap between experimentation and real adoption, and explains how professionals can turn AI from a simple information tool into a powerful learning and capability‑building system. A practical conversation a
Protecting the Wow Moments in a Seamless Travel World (with John Fotis) Jun 5, 2026 00:39:22 In this episode, John Fotis explores why digital technology in travel has entered a new phase, where it is no longer a competitive advantage, but core infrastructure. Drawing on decades of experience in hospitality marketing and travel technology, he discusses the rise of seamless, continuous journeys, the growing role of AI as a co‑pilot for decision‑making, and why the true differentiator moving
Designing Technology We Can Truly Own (with Anne-Sofie Engelschiøn) Mai 29, 2026 00:40:49 What if AI wasn’t something we had to adapt to—but something we could take back control of?In this episode, Anne-Sofie Engelschiøn challenges the dominant narrative of AI as a centralized, efficiency-driven force. Instead, she explores a different future—one where individuals and communities own their tools, shape their data, and co-create meaningful experiences.From decentralized AI infrastructur
Why Hospitality Must Keep Evolving to Stay Relevant (with Florian Montag, Apaleo) Mai 22, 2026 00:41:15 What should hotels automate, and what should they deliberately protect? In this episode, Florian Montag explores hospitality as a design challenge rather than a technology race. From experience-led business models to the balance between operations and human connection, the conversation looks at how hotels can evolve intentionally, stay authentic, and create meaningful experiences in a world of con
When Knowledge Becomes a Commodity: Hospitality in the Age of AI (with Veronique van der Roer) Mai 15, 2026 00:39:39 As AI makes knowledge instantly available, what becomes the real value of hospitality professionals? In this episode, Dr. Alessandro Inversini speaks with Veronique Van der Roer about agentic AI systems, ethics, and governance in hospitality. The conversation explores why human judgment must remain in the loop, how education needs to evolve, and where innovation should draw its boundaries in an AI
Future‑Proof or Fall Behind: Making AI Work for Hospitality (with Asif Alidina) Mai 8, 2026 00:47:20 What does it really mean to future‑proof hospitality in the age of AI? In this episode, Asif Alidina, Founder & CEO of Inntelo AI, shares a grounded, human‑first perspective on how hospitality businesses can adopt AI without losing their soul. From automation and hyper‑personalisation to workforce skills and ethical AI, the conversation explores how to intentionally design the balance between
AI Won’t Save Your Hotel If You Don’t Know Who You Are (with Vinícius Alkmim) Mai 1, 2026 00:43:48 In this episode, Maggie Chen speaks with Vinícius Alkmim, Managing Director of Europe’s Famous Hostels Association, about how AI is reshaping hospitality from the outside in. They explore how AI search agents and platforms are changing visibility and distribution, why technology amplifies brand identity rather than fixes it, and how hostels and hotels are becoming destinations and community spaces
Technological Innovation in Hospitality : Who Will Own our Data (with Dr. Alexander Lennart Schmidt) Apr 24, 2026 00:25:56 In this episode, Dr. Maggie Chen speaks with Dr. Alexander Lennart Schmidt about what technological innovation really means for hospitality. Drawing on applied research in robotics, extended reality, and artificial intelligence, the conversation explores future scenarios for the industry, shifting power dynamics around data and distribution, and the limits of hyper‑personalization. Together, they
The Future Will Be AI‑Driven. So What Really Matters? (with tech expert Simone Puorto) Apr 17, 2026 00:37:27 In this episode, Maggie Chen and Simone Puorto explore what the future of tourism and hospitality could and should look like in an AI‑driven world. From AI as the new user interface to redefining human touch as responsibility and choice, the conversation challenges common myths around hyper‑personalization, automation, and technology adoption, while highlighting why humans may ultimately become th
What’s Next for Swiss Tourism? Voices from the 3rd Flagship Annual Conference Dez 8, 2025 00:20:09 Join us for the season finale as we take you behind the scenes of the third Flagship Annual Conference, organized on June 3 in Chur, Grisons. Hear from leading voices in Swiss tourism as they share insights on digitalization, the balance between high tech and high touch, and how AI is shaping the industry. Discover how collaboration, innovation, and the human touch are redefining the future of tou
Smart Ships, Human Hearts: Cruising into Tech-Enhanced Hospitality with MSC Jul 14, 2025 00:28:23 In this episode, Alessandro Inversini speaks with Luca Pronzati, Chief Digital and Technology Officer at MSC Cruises, about how technology is enhancing—not replacing—the human touch in cruises. From smart ships to AI-driven experiences, they explore how digital innovation can elevate service while preserving the emotional core of guest interactions, allowing crew members and customers to focus mor

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