About the Speaker

Sumesh Patel was appointed President, Asia Pacific in January 2017.

He is responsible for developing and driving the strategic direction of SITA in the region. Sumesh is a global leader in the air transport industry with decades of experience working with airports and airlines across the world. Prior to this role, he was Vice-President of Business Management, Asia Pacific at SITA. He has guided teams in the design and implementation of major IT initiatives to meet the exacting needs of Asia Pacific’s leading airlines and airports.

He has a broad experience working with customers and a deep knowledge of the air transport industry in Asia Pacific. Sumesh holds an Executive MBA from the National University of Singapore, and is based in Singapore.

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Speaker's Sessions (1)

Session
Sponsor Brief - Empowering Travelers: The Rise of Self-Service Innovations in Digital Travel
Wednesday, Apr 16, 2025
14:00 - 14:10 GMT+5:30
Conference Area

Conference Programme

English

•    Self-Check-In Technology: Explore advancements in self-check-in kiosks and mobile app check-in functionalities that empower travellers to manage their travel logistics independently while reducing line congestion and staff workload at airports.
•    User-Friendly Travel Apps: Examine the importance of intuitive travel apps that consolidate essential functions like itinerary management, boarding pass storage, and live flight updates, thereby enhancing the user experience through self-service capabilities. Self-Bag Drop, Digi Yatra
•    Seamless Travel: Importance of embarking on international travel with leveraging the current platform and Off Airport