30 September 2025, Singapore – TravMedia is pleased to announce Expedia Group, the online travel platform, as the Official Headline Sponsor of The TravMedia Summit Asia 2025 — the premier event for the travel industry to connect and learn from its most influential leaders.

Taking place on Monday, 13 October 2025 at Suntec Singapore, The TravMedia Summit will launch International Media Marketplace (IMM) Asia 2025 with a full day of thought leadership, networking and insights.

To kick off the day, James Marshall, Vice President, Account Management, Air, Expedia Group will share a 2026 Travel Outlook from Expedia Group.

“We are excited to partner with TravMedia as Headline Sponsor for The TravMedia Summit Asia 2025,” said James Marshall, Expedia Group. “This summit is a premier forum for travel media and industry PR professionals to exchange ideas, uncover trends, and spark meaningful conversations. It's the perfect stage to share how Expedia's technology and partnerships  are shaping the future of travel and helping the industry connect with travellers in smarter,  more impactful ways.”

Expedia Group and TravMedia share a belief that meaningful connections are at the heart of travel—whether between brands and customers, destinations and visitors, or journalists and the stories they tell.

“TravMedia is thrilled to have Expedia Group return as our Headline Sponsor for The TravMedia Summit Asia 2025,” said Nick Wayland, CEO and Founder of TravMedia. “The Summit brings together innovators, storytellers, and leaders who are shaping the future of travel—something Expedia exemplifies through its technology, market influence, and leadership within the global travel industry.”

The action-packed agenda features a keynote address by Richard Quest, CNN International's News Anchor, who will share his industry insights on the evolution of global travel. Session topics include crisis response and responsible reporting, wellness tourism, working with top editors, and decoding the Indian traveller. The event will provide practical tools on the best AI tools for PR and media, alongside a dynamic session on futureproofing the careers of storytellers. The day culminates in a cocktail reception sponsored by IHG Hotels & Resorts.

The two-day event also features dedicated 1:1 meetings, networking sessions, the TravMedia Awards Asia—celebrating excellence in travel writing, PR, and content creation—and a closing cocktail reception at Raffles Singapore, designed to foster valuable connections between media and industry professionals.

For more information about The TravMedia Summit Asia 2025 topics and speakers, visit www.travmedia.com/immasia/summit#panels

For registration details for IMM Asia 2025 and The TravMedia Summit, visit www.travmedia.com/immasia.

About IMM

TravMedia's IMM is the leading travel industry event for travel brands and destinations to connect with the media. In its 13th year, IMM hosts more than 2,500 media and international travel brands annually in six countries worldwide. Upcoming IMM events include IMM Asia in Singapore on 13–14 October 2025; IMM North America in New York City on 21–22 January 2026; IMM Australia in Sydney on 26–27 February 2026; IMM Germany in Berlin on 2 March 2026; IMM UK in London on 9–10 March 2026; IMM France in Paris on 11 March 2026; and IMM Brazil in São Paulo in April 2026. For more information and registration for IMM events, visit www.travmedia.com/imm or email imm@travmedia.com.

About TravMedia

TravMedia is the travel industry's only global media network. Founded in 1999 by Nick Wayland, a former travel editor seeking an easier way to research and report travel news, TravMedia is the one-stop solution trusted by travel PRs and media to network and share press releases, stories, and ideas. The platform hosts thriving online communities and is an essential daily tool for collaborating and developing long-lasting professional relationships. TravMedia connects more than 25,000 travel media and more than 20,000 travel brand PRs worldwide through its online newsroom, press release distribution, events, Journalist Alerts, and daily industry updates. Learn more at www.travmedia.com.

About Expedia

Expedia® is one of the world's leading full-service travel brands, with a mission of helping travellers get the most out of every trip they take by providing everything they need all in one place. and feel supported every step of the way.

Expedia's commitment to insights matched with its unprecedented scale allows them to understand their travellers better than anyone else, delivering exactly what they need, when they need it. Expedia's personalised experiences backed by incredible technology enables them to deliver the widest selection of product offerings across accommodation, transportation, activities and experiences, that help travellers get the most out of their journey.

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