
Your Guide to the Year in Travel
Hotel Café Royal, London | January 20, 2026 | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Each year, Skift launched its annual Megatrends, forecasting the top trends that would define the travel industry for the year ahead.
Our London Megatrends event convened 150+ 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.
‘Had an amazing time with my colleagues attending Skift Megatrends, where we explored what’s ahead for the travel industry. From the race to integrate AI to evolving traveler mindsets, it’s clear we’re entering an exciting new era for travel.’
Skift Megatrends London 2026 By The Numbers
Who Attended
Top travel and hospitality leaders joined us in January 2026.





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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Hotel Café Royal
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3:00 pm
Welcome
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3:10 pm
The Great Debate: What Moves Travelers Today?
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Kershing GohSingapore Tourism BoardExecutive Director, Europe -
Hazel McGuireIntrepid TravelChief Marketing Officer
Moderator
Sarah Kopit, Editor-in-Chief, Skift -
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3:35 pm
Find Your Tarot Card
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3:40 pm
Moderator
Sania Lali, Branded Content Editor, SkiftX -
3:55 pm
Mythbusting Climate Action: Targets vs. Reality
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4:05 pm
Rail’s Renaissance Ahead
Moderator
Darin Graham, Climate Reporter, Skift -
4:20 pm
The Empty Chair
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4:30 pm
Megatrends Themes Overview
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4:35 pm
AMA: Making Sense of How Travelers Search, Discover, and Book
Moderator
Gordon Smith, Airlines Editor, Skift -
4:55 pm
Closing Thanks
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5:00 pm
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