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Each year, Skift launched its annual Megatrends, forecasting the top trends that would define the travel industry for the year ahead.

Our NYC Megatrends event convened 300+ leaders from across travel, hospitality, and tech for an afternoon of data-driven insights, executive storytelling, and futurecasting, followed by networking with Skift editors and industry peers.

Skift Megatrends NYC 2026 By The Numbers

9
Countries
328
ATTENDEES
60%
DIRECTOR LEVEL OR ABOVE
17
INDUSTRIES
143
DIFFERENT COMPANIES

Who Attended

Top travel and hospitality leaders joined us in January 2026.

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Speakers

From visionary hospitality CEOs to leaders redefining tourism, aviation, and online travel, our speakers represent the power players shaping the future of travel.

Agenda

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Convene 117 West 46th Street

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Skift Megatrends Through the Years

Look back at 14 years of Skift Travel Megatrends.