APacCHRIE 2025

Transforming to The Future:
Innovation, AI and Regenerative Tourism and Hospitality

Schedule of the 23Rd APacCHRIE Conference and the 16th Youth Conference 2025

“Transforming to The Future: Innovation, AI, and Regenerative Tourism and Hospitality” At Chiang Mai Marriott Hotel,

May 27-30, 2024 Chiang Mai, Thailand

Youth Conference:

Opening Day May 28th
  • 08:30-17:00
    Registration Desk Open
    4th Floor
  • 9:00 – 10:00
    Opening Ceremony
    4th floor, Suthep Hall
  • 10:00 - 10:30
    Refreshment
    (Youth) 2nd floor, Foyer
  • 10.30-12.00
    Keynote Speeches and Panel Discussion :
    Transforming to The Future: Innovation, AI and Regenerative Tourism and Hospitality
    • Prof. Bela Stantic (Griffith University)
    • Prof. Haiyan Song (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University)
    • Mr. Noor Ahmad Hamid (CEO, PATA)
    • Prof. Warren Goodsir as the Moderator
    4th floor, Suthep Hall
  • 12:00 – 13.00
    Lunch
    (Youth) 2nd floor, Ballroom 2
  • 13.00-13.45
    Inspiration Talk by Professor Kaye Chon
    2nd floor, Ballroom 1
  • 13.45-14.45
    Youth Presentation session 1
    2nd floor, Ballroom 1
  • 14.45-15.15
    Refreshment
    (Youth) 2nd floor, Foyer
  • 15.15-16.35
    Youth Presentation session 2
    2nd floor, Ballroom 1
  • Open evening
    Explore Chiang Mai on your own
    -
Presentation Day and Gala Dinner May 29th
  • 8:30-17:00
    Registration Desk Open
    4th Floor
  • 09:30 – 10:30
    Youth Presentation session 3
    2nd floor, Ballroom 1
  • 10:30 – 11.00
    Refreshment
    (Youth) 2nd floor, Foyer
  • 11.00-12.00
    Youth Presentation session 4
    2nd floor, Ballroom 1
  • 12:00 – 13:00
    Lunch
    (Youth) 2nd floor, Ballroom 2
  • 13:15 - 14:15
    Panel Discussion: Vision for the Future of the Hotel Industry
    • Khun Suphajee Suthumpun Group Chief Executive Officer of Dusit Thani Public Company Limited (TBC)
    • Wanda Gispert Vice President of Global HR Development, MGM Resorts International
    • Dr. Soey Lei as a Moderator
    4th floor, Suthep Hall 01
  • 14.15-15.15
    Concurrent session 5 (Main Conference)
    2nd floor, Ballroom 1
  • 15.15-15.45
    Refreshment
    -
  • 15.45-17.05
    Concurrent session 6 (Main Conference)
    2nd floor, Ballroom 1
  • Open evening
    Free time
    -
  • 18.30-21.00
    Gala Dinner and Closing Ceremony*
    (*for delegates registered with Gala Dinner included)
    -
Post Conference Technical Visit: Chiang Mai Exploring day (Optional)** May 30th
  • 8.30– 9:00
    Registration
    -
  • 9:00-14:30
    Chiang Mai Tour Program 1 - 3
    -
Noted:
*Applicable for delegates registered with Gala Dinner included.
**Applicable for delegates registered with Optional Technical Visit Program.
***The schedule is subject to change as appropriate.
Venue: Chiang Mai Marriott Hotel
Hotel's address: 108 Changklan Rd, Chang Khlan Sub-district, Amphur Muang, Chiang Mai 50100
APacCHRIE2025 Website: https://apacchrie2025.org/
Main Conference Participants (Boards, Keynotes, Sponsors, Graduate, CHRIE and NonCHRIE):
Refreshment: 4th Floor, Foyer
Lunch: Ping Cuisine or Favola (Buffet), participants may choose one restaurant
Youth Participants and CMU staf
Refreshment: 2nd Floor, Foyer
Lunch: 2nd Floor, Ballroom 2