Skift Global Forum is a three-day international conference focused on the strategic, technological, and economic forces shaping the global travel industry. The event brings together senior leaders from travel, hospitality, aviation, technology, and related sectors to discuss topics such as geopolitical change, artificial intelligence, evolving consumer behavior, and new business models in travel. Attendees typically include executives, founders, investors, and decision-makers from companies operating across multiple segments of the travel ecosystem.
The program features keynote conversations, panel discussions, and interviews with leaders from major global travel brands, airlines, hotel groups, and technology platforms. Past speakers have included executives from companies such as Expedia Group, Airbnb, Booking Holdings, and IHG Hotels & Resorts. The event also hosts the Skift IDEA Awards, which recognize innovation and creative excellence within the travel industry.
For lodging professionals and property managers, Skift Global Forum provides a high-level view of macro trends influencing demand, distribution, technology, and traveler expectations. While not operationally focused, the forum offers strategic insight into where the travel industry is headed and how broader shifts may impact hospitality and short-term rental businesses over time