Skift
Skift Global Forum
WHEN
Sep 22–24, 2026
WHERE
Javits Center, New York, USA
ACCESS
Paid
ATTENDANCE
940 attendeesorganiser-reported, 2025
WHY IT MATTERS
Skift Global Forum convenes travel's C-suite executives and investors for a three-day strategy conference centered on how the industry is recalibrating amid geopolitical volatility, AI adoption, and shifting traveler behavior. Attendees include CEOs from Airbnb, Booking Holdings, Expedia, Hilton, Uber, and major airlines, alongside venture capitalists and technology leaders. The 2026 edition focuses on AI agents, new distribution interfaces, premium strategy, capital allocation, and sustainable growth—critical topics for hotel groups, DMOs, and travel-tech companies seeking intelligence on competitive positioning and investment priorities.
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USA tourism data on Pulse →OTHER EDITIONS
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