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GROW TOGETHER
The Future of Technology and Distribution in Hospitality

The hospitality industry is entering a new stage - one not defined by more tools, but through smarter interconnected platforms. For hoteliers, the real challenge isn't choosing between countless apps, but finding a way to make them work together. A way to simplify operations, understand guests better, and make technology feel invisible — working quietly behind the scenes to help their business grow.

What people need today isn't another system; it's a partner that connects everything — from reservations to revenue, from payments to performance — into one seamless flow. Because when technology works in harmony, it gives hoteliers something invaluable: time. Time to focus on guests, on service, on the experience that makes each property unique.

At revplus, a group trusted by more than 21,800 accommodation properties across 39 countries, we believe that growth happens when technology serves people — not the other way around. Our 360-degree ecosystem is designed to give hotels control, insight, and confidence in every decision.

That's the vision behind Travel Tech Albania Forum 2025: a space where global leaders, innovators, and local hoteliers come together to share ideas, build connections, and explore how collaboration can redefine what's possible in hospitality.

Because the future of hospitality isn't about systems. It's about people, and the connections we build, together.

The event is organized by revplus Balkan, in collaboration with VAS Group.

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Speakers

Enver Mehmeti

Enver Mehmeti

CEO

Etleva Bazi

Etleva Bazi

Account Manager Albania

Ioulia Douramani-Efthymiadi

Ioulia Douramani-Efthymiadi

Area Manager EMEA

John Fotis

John Fotis

Deputy CEO

Letizia Cocco

Letizia Cocco

Connectivity Partner Business Manager

Marios Kounelis

Marios Kounelis

Chief Sales Officer

Maximos Tzanos

Maximos Tzanos

Head of Hotel & Travel Connect

Miltos Palaras

Miltos Palaras

Sales Manager

Olga Maliko

Olga Maliko

Associate Market Manager Albania

Panos Kontozamanis

Panos Kontozamanis

CEO

Petros Mylonas

Petros Mylonas

Sourcing Regional Manager, Greece, Cyprus & Balkans

Tina Tsiambaou

Tina Tsiambaou

Account Manager

Schedule

09:00 - 09:30
Registration
Welcome coffee & networking
09:30 - 09:45
Official Opening of the Forum
Welcome remarks by the organizers
Enver Mehmeti, CEO VAS Group, Revplus Balkan
Panos Kontozamanis, CEO Revplus Group
09:45 - 10:05
Making it easier for everyone to experience the world
Etleva Bazi, Account Manager Albania Booking.com
Letizia Cocco, Connectivity Partner Business Manager Booking.com
10:05 - 10:25
The science of wanderlust: what drives travelers to book in the age of AI and how?
Ioulia Douramani-Efthymiadi, Area Manager EMEA Expedia Group
Olga Maliko, Associate Market Manager Albania Expedia Group
10:25 - 10:45
Mastering B2B Distribution: Expand Your Reach and Control Your Channels
Petros Mylonas, Sourcing Regional Manager, Greece, Cyprus & Balkans HBX Group
10:45 - 11:05
The Power of a 360o Unified Hospitality Ecosystem
John Fotis, Deputy CEO Revplus Group
11:05 - 11:30
Coffee Break & Networking
11:30 - 12:15
Driving Operational Excellence Through a Smart & Connected PMS
Hotelizer: Moving beyond the traditional PMS functions: real-time interaction with guests, employees, distribution channels, and IoT room sensors.
Miltos Palaras, Sales Manager Revplus Group
Tina Tsiambaou, Account Manager Revplus Group
Marios Kounelis, Chief Sales Officer Revplus Group
12:15 - 13:00
Webhotelier: The ideal platform for multichannel distribution and sales optimization
  • Drive direct sales with conversion-boosting tools and data-driven decision-making.
  • Streamline inventory and rate management across all channels for effortless distribution.
  • Leverage a global B2B network of 52,000 travel agents in 165 countries.
  • Expand visibility and demand through metasearch exposure.
Tina Tsiambaou, Account Manager Revplus Group
Marios Kounelis, Chief Sales Officer Revplus Group
John Fotis, Deputy CEO Revplus Group
Maximos Tzanos, Head of Hotel & Travel Connect Revplus Group
13:00 - 13:15
Closing remarks
Enver Mehmeti, CEO VAS Group, Revplus Balkan
13:15 - 14:00
Revplus Expert Tables - Q&A Sessions
Revplus specialists will be available at dedicated discussion tables to exchange insights on digital transformation, explore revenue strategies, and answer operational, technical, and integration questions.
14:00
Announcement of Lottery Winners
Prizes include: A free 1-year subscription to the revplus ecosystem and complimentary short holidays generously provided by our keynote speakers.
14:00
Networking Lunch
Open buffet lunch and networking opportunity.

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Venue

Maritim Hotel Plaza Tirana