Announcements

Reinvention in the travel industry demands context that everyone can act on. Skift Global Forum 2025 delivers it. Groups that attend return with a common language, aligned priorities, and the agility to respond together in times of disruption.

Royal Caribbean Group CEO Jason Liberty will chart the future of cruising at the Skift Global Forum. From AI-driven personalization to multi-generational vacation experiences, his session promises insights on reshaping the $2 trillion vacation industry and hospitality innovation.

From bold design to brilliant ideas - meet the 2025 winners of travel’s most coveted award.

Intrepid CEO James Thornton shares how purpose-led strategy, human-centered experiences, and bold expansion plans can drive growth and resilience for travel companies in a time of disruption.

Once a rising star in global travel, Abu Dhabi has now moved to become the center of gravity for the industry. Its vision, capital deployment, and pace of change are transforming it into a hub where aviation, hospitality, and culture converge.

We are excited to announce the inaugural Transatlantic Summit on October 15, 2025, in New York City—an exclusive, application-only event in partnership with the European Travel Commission and hosted by Mastercard, bringing together 100 senior travel leaders to explore the evolving dynamics of Europe-North America travel.

Gain exclusive access to market intelligence and C-suite connections that drive billion-dollar decisions. Skift Global Forum is where senior travel executives trade insights, close deals, and set the agenda for the year ahead.

Heritage Group’s Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio brings decades of travel and cruise leadership to Skift Global Forum to share his vision for AI, personalization, and luxury travel’s future.

Travel doesn’t slow down, and neither do the people leading it. Skift Global Forum gives them a space to think strategically, connect meaningfully, and plan what’s next.

Known for its energy, warmth, and a room full of decision-makers, Skift Global Forum has helped thousands of leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors build relationships that shape what’s next in travel.