ConX and AfterX: tourism industry professionals gather in Palma de Mallorca
On June 2–3 in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, two landmark events focused on the global travel industry’s operations in an era of rapidly advancing technologies, ConX and AfterX, were hosted. Carthage Group participated in this two-day gathering of industry professionals organized by Travelgate. We were also proud to serve as one of the sponsors of ConX and AfterX. This was a truly valuable experience for us, as the association of the Carthage Group brand with such prestigious international events strengthens the company’s position as an active and reliable member of the global travel and hospitality community.
The scale of the event in numbers
ConX and AfterX brought together more than 1,000 senior executives and industry professionals representing over 500 companies from more than 50 countries worldwide. Participants included decision-makers from across the travel ecosystem, including tour operators, bedbanks, online travel agencies (OTAs), destination management companies (DMCs), technology providers, fintech companies and hotel groups.
Representing Carthage Group at the event was a multidisciplinary delegation consisting of key professionals from the company’s commercial and technology divisions:
- Mohamed Khalil Fejji – Global Sales Director;
- Ahmed Arafet Ezzine – Technology & Digital Transformation Director;
- Umut Demir – Contracting Manager (Turkey);
- Ismail Algin – Online Product Manager (Turkey).
Such a distinguished gathering of participants was fully justified, as the topics discussed throughout the events on June 2 and 3 were of genuine strategic importance to the industry.
ConX and AfterX: highlights from the event
The first-day event, ConX, served as a strategic platform dedicated to discussing the future of the travel industry. The conference agenda focused on topics such as digital transformation, artificial intelligence, technology integration, connectivity solutions and the evolving expectations of modern travelers. Leading industry experts shared their perspectives on market trends and innovations, creating an exceptionally valuable environment for professional knowledge exchange.
For the Carthage Group team, the structured business program of ConX proved particularly productive. The event provided opportunities to meet with existing partners, establish new business connections and explore innovative solutions aligned with the company’s strategic development objectives.
The second-day event, AfterX, offered participants a more informal setting focused on strengthening professional and personal relationships. While business discussions initiated during ConX continued, the emphasis shifted toward deepening industry connections in a more relaxed and collaborative atmosphere.
Together, ConX and AfterX created an effective synergy between strategic insight and practical business engagement. The value of such events extends far beyond knowledge sharing, contributing to stronger relationships within the global travel ecosystem and helping companies identify new growth opportunities in an increasingly technology-driven environment.
Valuable opportunities and future prospects
Throughout ConX and AfterX, representatives of Carthage Group actively participated in a wide range of professional activities, including keynote presentations, panel discussions, working sessions and numerous business meetings with industry leaders, technology providers, hotel partners, tour operators and online travel companies.
From a commercial perspective, the events in Palma de Mallorca provided excellent opportunities for our group to expand its international network, strengthen existing partnerships and initiate new collaborative projects with key market players.
In addition, Carthage Group proudly served as one of the sponsors of ConX and AfterX. This marked our first participation in Travelgate’s annual industry gathering in such a capacity and format, representing an important step toward increasing brand visibility. The Carthage Group brand was featured across various event communication channels and promotional materials, further enhancing its presence within the global travel community.
This exposure is particularly valuable, as association with such prestigious international events reinforces Carthage Group’s position as an active and trusted participant in the global travel and hospitality industry.
From a technological perspective, participation in ConX and AfterX once again demonstrated Carthage Group’s commitment to innovation, digital transformation and sustainable development within the global travel ecosystem. Overall, the events provided valuable insights into future business opportunities and contributed to the company’s long-term growth strategy and competitiveness in the international travel market.
