The MassChallenge Summit Series is a virtual conference series targeted at re-energizing critical sectors in our global economy. These conversations will spark discussions and build relationships between the innovation community and the key stakeholders in global corporations, governments, and startups.

About the Event

What will flying look and feel like in the months and years ahead? What can consumers expect when traveling and booking accommodation in cities around the world? Will the industry recover from COVID-19?  

On August 20, MassChallenge is conveying some of the biggest brands in Europe, Israel, and the US to help us understand how the travel industry - one of the hardest hit during this current global pandemic - is adapting, preparing, and thinking about the future.   

Speakers

• Juha Jarvinen, Chief Commerical Officer at Virgin Atlantic 
• Carolyn Kremins, President at Skift
• Vered Raviv- Schwarz, President & COO at Guesty 
• Paul Besnainou, Founder & CEO at Sweet Inn 

Previous Events

June 30: Securing the Future of Work

March 25: COVID-19 Innovation Summit

The MassChallenge Innovation Summit Series is organized by

Thank you to the MassChallenge Israel Partners

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About Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic was founded by Sir Richard Branson more than 30 years ago, after he decided the UK aviation industry needed shaking up. He wanted to make air travel exciting, stylish and enjoyable again. So Virgin Atlantic was airborne on 22nd June 1984, with the first flight from London Gatwick to Newark in the US. 

Pioneering is at the heart of Virgin Atlantic. The airline is always innovating, with the customer at the heart of everything they do. It was the first airline to introduce Premium Economy and a bar in every Upper Class cabin, seatback TVs and a fully flatbed seat. It was even the first to fly a commercial aircraft using only biofuels. 

Click here to read about how Virgin Atlantic is responding to COVID-19.  

About Skift

Skift deciphers and defines trends for global CEOs and CMOs across travel, dining, and wellness sectors through a combination of news, research, conferences, and marketing services.

About Guesty

Guesty is the ultimate property management platform for short-term and vacation rentals. Our end-to-end solution simplifies the complex operational needs that property managers face on a daily basis – from guest communication to task assignment to payment processing. With Guesty, property managers save time so they can focus on what matters most: growing their business. 

Guesty was established in 2013 by twin brothers Amiad & Koby Soto, and is an alumni of prestigious startup accelerator, Y Combinator. 

About Sweet Inn

Sweet Inn is changing the way people travel. Taking the best of both worlds, Sweet Inn combines the luxurious accommodation and amenities of a 5-star hotel with beautifully designed apartments, situated in the heart of the most exciting cities in the world. Whether you are traveling for business or leisure, in a group or solo, we believe that you deserve the freedom to be our guest. From planning to booking, from check-in to check-out, and every adventure in between, we are here to help make your journey unforgettable. 

About MassChallenge Israel
MassChallenge Israel is an innovation engine catalysing the highest potential entrepreneurs to create global impact. We believe that the best ideas know no religion, nationality and background. Since 2016, 207 alumni companies of MassChallenge Israel have raised over $300 million and created over 7,000 direct and indirect jobs globally.