From geopolitical shifts to the transformative impact of AI on bookings and business models, from evolving growth strategies in hospitality and aviation to the ever-changing consumer mindset in an age of constant disruption - Skift Global Forum is where the future of travel takes shape.

2025 By The Numbers

40
Countries
940
ATTENDEES
76%
DIRECTOR LEVEL OR ABOVE
24
INDUSTRIES
590
DIFFERENT COMPANIES

Who Attended

Top travel and hospitality leaders joined us in 2025.

Past Speakers

From top CEOs of the largest travel brands to new entrepreneurs driving innovation, the voices on stage represent the industry’s best leaders.

Register for Skift Global Forum 2026

Take advantage of our exclusive Early Bird offer. Lock in your spot by January 30, 2026 and secure the lowest price we’ll offer all year.

Enter the Skift IDEA Awards

Now Open For Entries

The Skift IDEA Awards celebrate bold ideas and creative excellence shaping the future of travel. Now in its eighth year, the awards recognize projects that inspire change and define where the industry is headed. IDEA Award winners receive a complimentary ticket to Skift Global Forum, a physical award trophy, and an on-stage moment at the Forum.

Venue

North Javits Center

After a standout event in 2023, Skift Global Forum returns to the North Javits Center. Set on Manhattan’s West Side, the venue’s contemporary design, natural light, and Hudson River views create a dynamic environment for the global travel industry’s most important conversations.

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Past Skift Global Forum Highlights

Watch past conversations from previous years.