Which shots your property is missing
Live webinar
Onsite storytelling that converts
Hotels spend thousands on photography, then bury their best images in a media library while the booking journey stays generic. Meanwhile, guests decide in milliseconds — and over half of them are deciding on a phone.
Join Mauro Risch, The Hotel Photographer trusted by leading brands across Asia Pacific, and AJ Shantiratnam of Triptease for a practical session on visual storytelling that actually converts.
Who it's for: For marketing, ecommerce and commercial leaders
Tuesday 28 July 2026
1:00 PM Sydney
3:00 PM Auckland
11:00 AM Singapore
10:00 AM Bangkok
8:30 AM Mumbai
Speakers
Meet the speakers
Mauro Risch
The Hotel Photographer
Mauro Risch is an internationally acclaimed hotel and luxury lifestyle photographer known for transforming hospitality spaces into compelling visual experiences. With over two decades behind the lens, Mauro has worked with some of the world's most prestigious hotel brands, including Shangri-La, Hyatt, Marriott, and Intercontinental Hotels.
His elegant, atmospheric and detail-oriented signature style has earned him accolades from industry leaders and design publications alike, and he is a recipient of International Photography Awards for his contributions to advertising and hotel photography. Beyond his technical mastery, Mauro is known for his intuitive ability to capture the soul of a space through visual storytelling.
Originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and now based in Melbourne, Mauro doesn't just make pictures: he creates immersive moments that linger long after the page is turned.
AJ Shantiratnam
Market Director, Triptease
AJ is passionate about helping hotels maximize direct bookings. With extensive experience across the Australian accommodation industry, including hotels, TripAdvisor, Marketplace Solutions, and leading hotel distribution technology providers, AJ partners with hotels across Oceania to increase direct revenue, strengthen profitability, and reduce reliance on online travel agencies (OTAs).
By combining commercial strategy with deep expertise in hotel distribution, digital marketing, and revenue growth, AJ helps accommodation providers build sustainable, high-performing direct booking strategies.