Featuring Industry Leaders and Luminaries such as Bobbi Brown, Daniel Boulud, and Amanda Kloots, the Two-Day Event in New York Will Explore Wellness Tourism, AI, Sustainability, and More.
This summer, Travel + Leisure will host its inaugural World’s Best Summit on July 16-17, 2024, in New York City. The event, set to bring together industry leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, and travel and hospitality experts, will be a significant gathering for the world’s most influential travel media brand.
The World’s Best Summit will explore a variety of topics and trends, including wellness tourism, cultural events travel, and the impact of artificial intelligence on the industry. Esteemed speakers such as Bobbi Brown will highlight the summit, sharing insights on her ventures in the hospitality industry, her travel experiences, and her entrepreneurial journey. The programming, curated by Editor in Chief Jacqueline Gifford, aims to provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of the trends driving the industry forward.
“Our annual World’s Best Awards have long celebrated excellence in travel, and we’re excited to expand upon our successful franchise with the introduction of the World’s Best Summit, bringing together some of the brightest minds in travel, hospitality, and beyond,” said Gifford. “The summit will delve into the trends and innovations that will shape the way we explore the world, inspiring travelers to embrace new possibilities and experiences.”
The summit will feature panelists from renowned brands such as Aman, Blackberry Farm, Casa Dragones, The Colony Palm Beach, Explora Journeys, Explore Charleston, Frieze, Hyatt, Hurtigruten Group, İGA Istanbul Airport, Métis Crossing, Paravel, P/S, Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Priceline, SHA Wellness, Six Senses, Yelp, and more.
Key highlights from the programming include:
Access Redefined: Aman’s Ben Trodd, chef Daniel Boulud, Investopedia’s Caleb Silver, Embark Beyond’s Jack Ezon, and P/S’s Amina Belouizdad Porter will discuss the role of exceptional travel experiences for the modern traveler.
How AI is Shaping Travel: Experts from Priceline, Yelp, Destination Canada, Hyatt, and Dotdash Meredith will explore the influence of artificial intelligence on the future of travel.
Eat, Sip, Travel: The New Culinary Journey: Food & Wine’s Ray Isle, chef Missy Robbins, Explore Charleston’s Helen Hill, and Casa Dragones’ Bertha González Nieves will discuss how culinary experiences drive global travel.
Sustainability: It’s More Than a Buzzword: Leaders like Six Senses’ Neil Jacobs, Paravel’s Andy Krantz, and Métis Crossing’s Juanita Marois will explore sustainable tourism and responsible travel practices.
The Future of Air Travel: Industry experts, including New Yonder’s Paul Tumpowsky, Port Authority of New York & New Jersey’s Derek Utter, and İGA Istanbul Airport’s Mehmet Büyükkaytan, will discuss major airport renovations and premium travel experiences.
Sponsors of the 2024 World’s Best Summit include Aman, Destination Canada, Enterprise, Explore Charleston, İGA Istanbul Airport, Sandals Resorts, Singapore Airlines, and Travel + Leisure GO.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit Travel + Leisure World’s Best Summit 2024.