ABOUT THE EVENT

PHIST 2025 is a groundbreaking platform uniting the hospitality and tourism industry to drive environmental sustainability and community empowerment. With the theme “Ideas, Inspiration & Innovation,” this year’s event promises to ignite the imagination of all attendees!  

OVERVIEW

Asia’s Leading Sustainability Learning Event for Hospitality and Tourism  

The eighth annual PHIST (Phuket Hotels for Islands Sustaining Tourism) will take place live and in person on Monday, 1 September 2025, at Angsana Laguna Phuket, Thailand. Bringing together thought leaders and sustainability pioneers from across Asia, PHIST 2025 offers a deep dive into evolving traveler expectations and the latest trends shaping the future of tourism and hospitality.  

EVENT SCHEDULE & PROGRAM

9:00 am 5:00 pm Registration and Green Groove Exhibition opens

09:00 am to 5:00 am All Day Session Workshops

Event Schedule:

9:00 am 5:00 pm Registration and Green Groove Exhibition opens

09:00 am to 5:00 pm All Day Session Workshops

Session 1 – Engage to Elevate: Stories & Solutions Driving Destination Impact – Turning Passion into Purposeful Action

• (Moderator) Jesper Palmqvist, Regional Vice President – Asia Pacific, STR CoStar
• Phil Smith, General Manager, PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay Singapore

Session 2 – Charting Phuket’s Future: A GSTC Destination Deep Dive

• Dr. Pornthip Parinayok, Committee of Sustainable Tourism Development Foundation

Session 3 – Youth-Led Sustainability Workshop – Making Your Ideas Into Reality

• Nicharas Rujiteerapat (Alina), Student, Dusit Thani College
• Natchanon Choopaibool (Dragon),Student, Dusit Thani College
• Shaun Ajay Mathew (Shaun), Student, Dusit Thani College
• Thet Hnin Ko Ko (Alice),Student, Dusit Thani College

Session 4 – Sustaining Destinations: Working with Communities and Nature

• (Moderator)David Johnson, CEO, Delivering Asia
• Bernhard (BB) Bohnenberger, CEO and Co-Founder, Discover Collection
• (Moderator) Bill Barnett, Managing Director, C9 Hotelworks
• Kittisak Pattamasaevi, CEO, Montara Hospitality Group

Session 5 – The Hotel Water Session

• (Moderator) Matt Carlisle, Associate Director, Cundall
• Arianne Joy Chavez Suson, Project Development Manager, South Palms Resort
• Jeff Smith, Vice President Sustainability, Six Senses
• Drew Anderson, Managing Director, Topo Design
• YouRee Park, Vice President, JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group

Session 6 – The Green Stay : Navigating through Green Building Certifications

• Armelle Le Bihan, CEO, Green Building Consulting & Engineering (GBCE)
• Benoit Meyer, Director, Green Building Consulting & Engineering (GBCE)

Session 7 – The Black Truffle Mindset

• Vojtech Vegh, Zero-Waste Culinary Advisor for Winnow

Session 8 – Regenerative Tourism: Beyond Sustainability

• (Moderator) Maggie Lee, Regional Head – Asia Pacific, Impact, Monitoring and Reporting, WWF International
• Dr. Nisha Abu Bakar, Founder and Principal Consultant, World Women Tourism
• Gabriel Tan, CEO, GUAVA International
• Chompan Kulnides, Chief Sustainability Officer, Minor International PCL

Session 9 – No Badge. No Booking: Is ESG Now a Dealbreaker for MICE Venues?

• Liam Banes, Co-founder of Tuu
• Gilles Baurieres, Executive Assistant Manager, The Athenee Hotel, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok
• Paul Ashburn, Co-Managing Partner, HLB Thailand
• Diep Ngoc Do, IFC Green & Resilient Buildings Mekong Program Lead, International Finance Corporation (IFC)

Session 10 – Circular Economy in Tourism

• Anucharaporn Tongluan, Group Director Human Resources, Thavorn Hotels & Resorts (Thavorn Palm Beach Resort/Thavorn Beach Village Resort & Spa)

• Iris Ramos, Co-founder, DUXTON
• Peter Norman, Hotel Procurement Specialist, LINK Worldwide

Session 11 – Green Building Innovations: The Future of Hospitality Design.

• (Moderator) Patrick Keane, Founder, Enter Projects Asia
• Angela Bejarano, Green Building Director, TERAO Asia
• Spencer Baxter, Director, INFUSION
• Thomas Meier, Design Director, HBA/Hirsch Bedner Associates
• Lydia Tiasiri, Director of Design and Chief Sustainability Officer, Fenn Designers

Session 12 – Alternative Accommodations: No Walls, Glamping, Luxury Outdoor Accommodations, Unique Experiences and Off-Grid Retreats

• (Moderator) Paul Dean, Principal, Dean & Associates
• Bastian Sagild, Co-Founder & CEO, Cloud Collective
• Koko Tang, Co-Founder, Vinetree Tourism
• Ueli Wick, CEO, Escape Nomade
• John Roberts, Group Director of Sustainability & Conservation for Minor Hotels

Session 13 – Infinite ROI – Efficiency without Investment

• Eric Ricaurte, Founder & CEO, Greenview

Session 14 – Empowering Local Communities: Inclusive Growth Through Tourism

• (Moderator) Saharat Jivavisitnont, Executive Director, Jee Teng Hospitality
• Branavan Aruljothi, Country Head – Mekong, Booking.com
• Bjorn Courage, President, Phuket Hotels Association / General Manager, InterContinental Phuket
• Arrut Navaraj, President, Thai Organic Consumer Association (TOCA)
• Premruethai Tosermkit, Co-founder, Harmony@Huailan Home Ecolodge

Session 15 – Legacy Through Leadership: Redefining Hospitality’s Future

• (Moderator) David Johnson, CEO, Delivering Asia
• William E. Heinecke, Founder and Chairman, Minor International

Session 16 – Decarbonizing Hospitality: Pathways to Net Zero

• Dr. Robert Himmler, Managing Director, EGS-plan (Bangkok)
• Mohan Phani, Senior Sustainability Analyst, Greenview

Session 17 – Buy Social! Using Procurement to Take Sustainability to the Streets and Beaches

• Jason Sanglir, Program Manager for Social Business Innovation, Yunus Thailand
• Cassandra Dewi Sariganon, Seaweed Social Business Lead, Yunus Thailand
• Michelle Mouillé, Founder, Sustainable Maikhao Foundation

Session 18 – The Green Room

• (Moderator) Eric Ricaurte, Founder & CEO, Greenview
• Jeff Smith, Vice President Sustainability, Six Senses
• Andrew Dixon, Owner, Nikoi Island and Cempedak Island

Session 19 – Sustainable Food Systems in Hospitality

• (Moderator) Samantha Proyrungtong, Founder, Bangkok Foodies
• Luca Mascolo, Chef/Owner, The Smokaccia Laboratory
• Htet Myet Oo , Managing Director, The Rangoon Tea House (RTH) Group
• Anirban Nandi, General Manager, JHOL Bangkok
• Anna Lees, Vegan Food and Sustainability Consultant, Culinova Consulting

Session 20 – Redefining Hospitality Sustainability Through Zero Waste with Potato Head

• (Moderator) Viona Zhang, Deputy Managing Director, C9 Hotelworks
• Amanda Marcella, Director of Sustainability, Potato Head

Session 21 – Resilience to Climate Change: Adapting Destination Hospitality

• (Moderator) Paul Pruangkarn, Chief of Staff, Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)
• Dr. Mark Watson, Group Director – Sustainability & Impact, Banyan Group
• Peter Richards, TOGETHER -NZT project International Partnerships Coordinator, Thailand Science Research and Innovation and Ramkhamhaeng University.
• Samantha Lauver-Marion, Director of Global Partnerships, AIHM & Minor Education

Session 22 – Marine Conservation: Turning the Tide for Island Destinations

• (Moderator) Anne Somanas, Hospitality Journalist, & Sustainability Advocate, Thailand Correspondent, TTG Asia Media
• Siriporn Sriaram, Senior Project Officer, Thailand and Regional Agence Française de Développement (AFD)
• Kansiree Kanjanatanee, Senior Marketing Officer, Tourism Authority of Thailand (Phuket Office)
• Natalie Phaholyothin, CEO, WWF Thailand
• Kanokwan Homcha-aim, Cluster Sustainability Manager, Anantara Layan Phuket Resort

Session 23 – Tech-Driven Sustainability: Smart Solutions for Hotels and Resorts

• Pracha Asawateera, Director, Southern Regional Office, Office of Digital Economy Promotion, Ministry of Digital Economy and Society
• Sassitt (John) Thavornwongwon, Board of Director, Phuket City Development Co (PKCD)
• Bjorn Antonsson, Regional CEO (Asia-Pacific), Candela
• Tjakko Dijk, Co-founder, The Watertaxi Company

Session 24 – Sustainability Certification and Eco-Labels: Proving Sustainability Commitment

• Roi Ariel, General Manager, Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC)

5:00 pm to 6:00 pm Networking Drinks5:00 pm to 6:00 pm Networking Drinks

COLLABORATORS & SUPPORTERS

PHIST 2025 is powered by the Phuket Hotels Association, Greenview, and C9 Hotelworks, with key support from The Thaiger,  American Chamber of Commerce Thailand (AMCHAM), QUO, Creative Concept AV, Delivering Asia Communications, and a host of other valued sponsors and partners.  

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This must-attend event is perfect for hoteliers, tourism professionals, hotel owners, developers, sustainability advocates, environmental product suppliers, NGOs, hospitality students, and media representatives.  

Join us in shaping a brighter, greener future for the hospitality industry. Sign up now to be part of this sensational experience!  .

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION RATE

If you are planning to find accommodation for your stay during PHIST 2025, we have compiled special offers from Phuket Hotels Association members within the Laguna and Cherngtalay area. CLICK HERE for more information.

Organiser

Phuket Hotels Association

Webpage: https://phist.phukethotelsassociation.com/

Content by

C9 Hotelworks

Greenview

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