Ricky Horwitz | Global Head of Sales, GSP - Travel, Ticketing & Lodging
Allianz Partners

Ricky Horwitz, Global Head of Sales, GSP - Travel, Ticketing & Lodging, Allianz Partners

Appearances:



World Aviation Festival Day 2 @ 15:00

Commercial Leaders Panel: From strategy to execution – rethinking the commercial playbook for 2026 and beyond

  • To what extent are geopolitics affecting the commercial landscape?
  • What are the biggest trends in customer behaviours and how are they influencing commercial decision making?
  • In the next 12 months, how do you expect AI will affect your airline’s commercial decision making?
  • What is the right balance between yield optimization and affordability in an increasingly dynamic and complex pricing environment?
  • Does modern airline retailing demand a rethink of commercial organizational structures?
  • How do airline leaders see the importance of “third party” revenue, such as insurance, lodging, etc., changing during the next 12 months? 

World Aviation Festival Day 3 @ 11:45

Panel: How can reward customisation lead to emotional connection and repeat business?

·       Should airlines leave generic points systems behind in favour of tailored rewards and exclusive events?

·       What role will AI, data analytics, and behavioral insights play in shaping NextGen program experience and offerings?

·       Unpacking how airlines can use gamification tactics to both engage members and capture data to inform future offerings

·       How can airlines use AI to insert personalisation at each digital touchpoint?

·       Ensuring that customers can trust the airline with their data, e.g. through communicating fraud prevention methods

last published: 20/Aug/25 09:55 GMT

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