Announcing the First Round of Speakers for This Year’s Skift Global Forum


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The first round of speakers for Skift Global Forum have been announced, featuring top leaders from Booking Holdings, Royal Caribbean, IHG, Certares, Air India, Sensei, Six Senses, Revolution LLC, and Intrepid Travel. These industry visionaries will explore the future of travel across innovation, investment, and sustainability.

The travel industry’s most anticipated event is back — and bigger than ever. Skift Global Forum returns with a powerful lineup of first-round speakers, bringing together the trailblazers shaping the future of travel.

We’re thrilled to announce a stellar roster of industry leaders who will take the stage in New York City this September. These visionaries represent the most influential companies across travel, hospitality, aviation, investment, and wellness. They’ll be diving deep into the strategies, challenges, and innovations driving their brands and the industry forward.

Meet the First Confirmed Speakers

Glenn Fogel

CEO & President

Booking Holdings

Jason Liberty

President and CEO

Royal Caribbean Group

Elie Maalouf

CEO

IHG Hotels & Resorts

Greg O’Hara

Founder and Senior Managing Director

Certares

Campbell Wilson

CEO and Managing Director

Air India

Alexandra Walterspiel

President & CEO

Sensei

Neil Jacobs

CEO

Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas

Steve Case

Chairman and CEO

Revolution LLC

James Thornton

CEO

Intrepid Travel

These are just the first of many thought leaders who will bring rich dialogue and bold ideas to the Skift Global Forum stage. With themes spanning innovation, investment, transformation, and human-centered travel, this year’s event promises to spark the conversations that will define the next chapter of global travel.

Stay tuned — more speakers and sessions will be announced soon. Until then, register now to secure your spot at the most forward-looking event in travel.

Get Your Tickets

Early Bird price of $2,695 (Solo) and $2,495 (Group) for a limited time only. Full-price tickets are $3,695 (Solo) and $3,245 (Group).

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$2,495