MarTech

Loyalty & Awards 2026

The Loyalty & Awards Conference by Global Flight is a meeting point for travel loyalty experts and decision-makers. It focuses on loyalty topics, new trends, achievements, and innovations. The event is for airlines, hotels, rental car companies, banks, booking platforms, cruises, and IT suppliers.

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The essentials

Event details

Dates
16 November 2026 to 18 November 2026
Location
Pan Pacific Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada
Organiser
Global Flight
Expected attendance
228
Industry
MarTech

Agenda themes

Topics covered

  • Sustainability
  • Travel
  • Airline
  • Email
  • Innovation
  • Strategy
  • Business
  • Hotel
  • Industry
  • Presentations
  • Networking
  • Network

On stage

Speakers

  • Sean AlmeidaCommercial Manager, Qantas Loyalty
  • Tania BalajiHead of Partnership, AlFursan Loyalty Saudia
  • Ryan BaltripExecutive Director Loyalty Science Lab, Old Dominion University
  • Stephen BrosnanHead of Airline Loyalty, Strategy & Commercial, Qantas Loyalty
  • James CurryVP Product & Member Engagement, Skywards, Emirates
  • Chris FordyceVice-President (Commercial), Harbour Air
  • Rohit GargEmirates NBD
  • Theo HollowaySenior Director Loyalty, Customer Engagement, Best Western Hotels
  • Jelena KezikaVice President Strategy, Global Hotel Alliance
  • Elizabeth McNeilDirector of Marketing, Travel Co-Brand, Business & Commercial Cards, RBC
  • Michael MeranerManager Loyalty Strategy & Status Management, Lufthansa
  • Matt RidleyDirector of Sustainability and Innovation, oneworld
  • Oliver RossHead of Loyalty, CRM & Onboard Product, KM Malta Airlines
  • Madeleine SvantessonHead of EuroBonus Partners, SAS Scandinavian Airlines
  • David B. WangHead of Loyalty Partnerships & GM of North Asia, HeyMax
  • John WeatherillExecutive VP and Chief Commercial Officer, WestJet Airlines
  • Craig BondChief Operating Officer, Pan Pacific Hotels Group
  • David CantySVP, Head of Loyalty & Partnerships, Bilt Rewards
  • Austen ManceCEO, Taekus

On the floor

Sponsors and partners

  • Avolta
  • CORA
  • GHA
  • iLoyal
  • SaaS
  • WestJet

Logistics

Where to stay

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