Who Will Be in the Room at Skift Global Forum 2025?

The travel industry’s power players are gathering in New York this September. Will you be in the room?

Skift Global Forum 2025 is where the future of travel gets debated, defined, and accelerated. Hundreds of companies from every corner of the industry are already confirmed. From airlines and hoteliers to tech giants, investors, and storytellers, Skift Global Forum is the rare chance to connect directly with the leaders setting the global agenda.

Travel does not move without its giants, and many of them are coming to Skift Global Forum.

• Airlines: Delta Air Lines, AirAsia MOVE, Qatar Airways, Frontier Airlines, Bark Air, Riyadh Air.
  • These carriers will share strategies for growth, loyalty, and innovation in an era of shifting traveler expectations.
• Cruise lines: Royal Caribbean Group, Carnival Corporation, MSC Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line.
  • Expect insights into how cruising is reinventing itself for a younger, more diverse audience.
• Hotels: Marriott International, Hyatt, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Mandarin Oriental, Four Seasons Yachts, Sonesta International Hotels.
  • The world’s most influential brands in hospitality are gathering to talk design, guest experience, and technology adoption.

Join leaders from Google, Amazon, Marriott, American Express, Expedia Group, and more.

Technology is the core engine of travel, and Skift Global Forum truly reflects that.

• Global leaders: Google, Amazon, AWS, Amadeus, Oracle, NVIDIA, Palantir Technologies.
  • These companies drive the digital infrastructure that powers distribution, payments, and personalization at scale.
• Emerging disruptors: Headout, GetYourGuide, Kiwi, Trip.com Group, Sojern, Stay22, Going.
  • They represent the next wave of consumer platforms and solutions, creating new ways for travelers to plan, book, and share experiences.

This mix of giants and challengers ensures that conversations go beyond theory into real-world application.

Behind every innovation sits a dealmaker, and they are showing up in force.

Capital One, American Express, Goldman Sachs, BCG, KPMG, L.E.K. Consulting, Certares, Brookfield Properties, General Atlantic, and PAR Capital Management are among those confirmed.

These players fund growth, broker partnerships, and decide which ideas will scale. Attendees will gain rare insight into how money flows in the travel industry and where opportunities lie next.

Every industry needs voices that amplify change. Skift Global Forum draws the storytellers who frame travel for the world.

CNN, Bloomberg, ABC News, NBCUniversal, Financial Times, Time Out, TikTok, Snapchat, and PhocusWire will all be part of the conversations. Their coverage and influence extend far beyond the stage, making this gathering a launchpad for global travel narratives.

Destinations are no longer just competing for visitors. They are designing holistic strategies for sustainability, community impact, and long-term brand building.

Confirmed attendees include Aruba Tourism Authority, Banff & Lake Louise, Destination Canada, Tourism Montreal, Saudi Tourism Authority, Los Cabos Tourism Board, Visit KC, and Choose Chicago.

Hearing directly from the people shaping destination marketing strategies offers an unmatched perspective on where travelers are headed.

The 12th edition of Skift Global Forum arrives at a crucial moment. Artificial intelligence is transforming personalization. Traveler behavior is evolving faster than ever, influenced by social media, global economics, and generational shifts.

Being part of Skift Global Forum means staying ahead of disruption and connecting with the executives actively steering the industry’s future.

Seats are filling fast. Join the companies already confirmed for Skift Global Forum 2025 and be in the room where the next chapter of global travel will be written.