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Skift Global Forum: What to Expect

The Basics

Skift Global Forum returns to New York City from September 16-18, bringing together the most influential voices in travel for three days of essential insights, unmatched networking, and game-changing ideas.

Now in its 12th year, Skift Global Forum has become a global benchmark for what’s next in travel.

Theme for 2025: Travel 2030: People, Platforms, and New Paths Forward – a forward-looking lens on the structural forces redefining the industry.

Expect bold conversations on the future of AI, geopolitical shifts, loyalty strategies, and the traveler psyche in a state of perma-disruption.

Kick things off at the Opening Night Event on September 16, then dive into full days of main stage talks, networking, and industry collaboration on September 17–18 at The Glasshouse.

Getting Started

registration desk at Skift Global Forum

Make the most of your time at Skift Global Forum with these quick steps before the action begins:

  • Add Your Ticket: Save your event ticket to Apple or Google Wallet for fast, contactless check-in.
  • Download the Skift Live App: Your go-to hub for the venue maps, attendee list, and meeting tools, all in one place.
  • Check In Early: Stop by the registration desk to pick up your badge and get oriented. A few extra minutes early on can help you navigate the day with ease.
  • Explore the Space: Take a moment to familiarize yourself with The Glasshouse, including lounges, session rooms, and rest areas.
  • Start Connecting: Whether it’s Skift staff or fellow attendees, don’t hesitate to say hello. A quick intro often leads to meaningful conversations.

The Programming

attendees during a Skift Global Forum session

Forget boilerplate panels. Skift curates unscripted, thought-provoking conversations that move industries forward. Main stage talks feature C-suite executives, rising founders, and global policymakers.

Key topics on the 2025 agenda include:

  • The Trump Effect: Industry responses to global volatility
  • Hospitality’s Reinvention: From operations to guest experience
  • Online Travel’s Next Chapter: Battling for loyalty
  • Airlines in Flux: Balancing growth, tech, and customer needs
  • Regenerative Tourism: From intention to impact
  • AI’s Tipping Point: What personalization really looks like
  • The Cultural Layer: Sports, food, and entertainment’s role in tourism

Expect plenty of surprises. And, don’t miss the sessions that reveal what’s behind the most consequential shifts in travel today.

The most powerful room in global travel is taking shape.

CEOs, policymakers, and innovators already confirmed include:

  • Glenn Fogel, CEO, Booking Holdings
  • Ariane Gorin, CEO, Expedia Group
  • Jason Liberty, CEO, Royal Caribbean Group
  • Ritesh Agarwal, Group CEO, OYO
  • Greg O’Hara, Founder and Senior Managing Director, Certares
  • Eric Resnick, CEO, KSL Capital Partners
  • Tony Fernandes, CEO, AirAsia
  • and many more...

Tickets

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