Future Value

Robert Wesley

Where loyalty, travel, and retail meet cutting-edge technology. Hosted by serial entrepreneur Robert Wesley, Future Value looks ahead to how brands will engage customers in the next era. From AI-powered personalization to tokenized rewards, Robert speaks with innovators and leaders building tomorrow's customer experiences.

Episodes

  1. MAR 19

    Web3 Travel Is Back: Crypto Payments, Ownership & Fractionalized Stays | Michael Ros (Sleep.io)

    In this episode of Future Value, Robert Wesley sits down with Michael Ros, founder and CEO of Sleep.io, to explore what’s real (and what’s hype) at the intersection of Web3 and travel. They unpack how blockchain can change the travel user journey—from crypto payments and on-chain booking experiences to new models of ownership through NFTs and fractionalization. Michael explains where Web3 actually creates user value (flexibility, portability, transparent ownership), what makes fractionalization hard in practice, and why the next wave is less about “technology” and more about solution-first products—especially as AI and blockchain begin to converge in travel experiences. 00:00 Introduction to Sleep.io and Web3 Travel 05:16 User Flexibility and Ownership in Travel 14:39 Fractionalization of Ownership in Travel 22:32 Undervalued and Overrated Web3 Ideas in Travel

    28 min

  2. MAR 5

    The Future of Hotels: AI, Robots & the Hidden Tech Behind Hotels | Khang NGUYEN TRIEU

    In this episode of Future Value, Robert Wesley sits down with Khang Nguyen Trieu, former APAC CEO and Group Chief Technology Architect at Accor, where he oversaw technology across 40 brands and more than 5,500 hotels worldwide. They unpack the reality of hotel technology today—from fragmented legacy systems and manual operations to the rise of AI, automation, and robotics transforming hospitality. Khang explains why most hotels actually operate like SMEs despite global brands, why back-of-house operations remain surprisingly manual, and where automation can deliver ROI in under six months. 00:00 The Reality of Technology Inside Hotels 03:20 Why Most Hotels Operate Like SMEs 07:10 Managing Tech Across 40 Brands & 5,500 Hotels 11:00 Why Hotel Systems Are So Fragmented 14:20 Robotics in Hotels: What Actually Works Today 17:45 The Economics of Hotel Automation 21:45 How Singapore Is Transforming Hospitality with Tech 25:35 The One Workflow Every Hotel Should Automate

    30 min

  3. FEB 17

    The Future of Airline Loyalty: Customization, Communities, Partnerships | Brett Catlin

    In this episode of Future Travel, Robert Wesley hosts Brett Catlin (VP Alaska Air Group). They delve into the concepts of customization and personalization in the travel industry, exploring the role of cohorts, earning loyalty rewards, communities, data collection, strategic tie-ins, co-branding, agent-based bookings, and the future of airline loyalty programs. The discussion emphasizes the distinction between customization and personalization, the value of cohort-based customization, and the strategic importance of partnerships and data in loyalty programs. Chapters * 00:00 Introduction to Customization and Personalization in Travel * 10:44 Role of Communities in Customization and Engagement * 16:17 Strategic Tie-in Between Loyalty Membership and Wi-Fi * 23:19 Future of Airline Loyalty Programs

    27 min
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Where loyalty, travel, and retail meet cutting-edge technology. Hosted by serial entrepreneur Robert Wesley, Future Value looks ahead to how brands will engage customers in the next era. From AI-powered personalization to tokenized rewards, Robert speaks with innovators and leaders building tomorrow's customer experiences.

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  • Creator
    Robert Wesley
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    3
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    © 2025 Robert Wesley
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