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.
Skift Global Forum
Be part of the most powerful room in global travel on Sept. 16-18 in New York City.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
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.
