This panel at Aviation Festival Asia gathered leaders from the APAC airport industry, breaking down plans to prioritise technology, integrate sustainability, and navigate shifts in the competitive landscape. Moderated by Monica Pitrelli, Editor of CNBC Travel, panellists included Ching Kiat Lim, Executive Vice President, Air Hub & Cargo Development, Changi Airport Group, Paul Griffiths, CEO, Dubai Airports, Sanjeev Kumar, Vice President, SITA at Airports, Borders, Communications & Data Exchange, SITA Innovative, Vivian Cheung, Chief Operating Officer, Hong Kong International Airport, and Athanasios Titonis, CEO, Mactan-Cebu International Airport
This discussion highlighted the critical junction the industry has reached, with airports worldwide undergoing significant expansion and reimagining their relationships with passengers. The conversation touched on growth and infrastructure, looking at how technology can be leveraged to “exchange time for space.”
During the candid panel, these industry leaders spoke freely about previous failed attempts and their ambitious plans for the future. Touching on behind the scenes innovation, passenger experience, and a range of technologies this session underscores the need for fresh, critical thinking in this ever-evolving landscape.
Watch the full panel below.
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- Interview: Technology with a human touch at Singapore Changi Airport
