Skift Global Forum East

Travel’s Next Phase

in the Age of AI

Skift Global Forum East will return to Dubai this December for our annual conference, presented by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism. This two-day global travel industry event will assemble top CEOs and creative leaders to discuss the innovations across marketing, strategy, and technology that are driving the future of travel.

Skift is leading the way in reporting the unfolding relationship between generative AI and the travel industry, and it is clear this is only the beginning. Building upon the ideas and developments that will unfold throughout this year, we will look at both the broad impact new technologies will have on travel, as the industry evolves at an accelerated pace not seen before in history.

Join Skift this December 12-14 as we bring the Skift Global Forum ethos of fast-paced presentations and incisive interviews with leaders who understand the larger context in which travel operates and the innovations needed to drive the industry ahead.

Join us in Dubai as we discuss these themes and more:

• Global Consumer Shifts: How are travel’s most creative leaders staying ahead of consumers?

• Destinations: How are global destinations driving attention, building capacity, and connecting experiences? 

• Expanding Hospitality: As demand remains strong, how are hotel leaders strategizing on future growth?

• Regional Growth: How will outbound growth across Asia, India, and Africa impact suppliers globally?

• Online Travel’s Next Move: How will platforms and products evolve as they become more AI-driven?   

• Future-Proofing Tourism for Sustainability: What is being done to drive change for a more conscious future?

• Luxury Reimagined: What are brands doing to stand out in luxury, while also upholding service and value?

• Macro Forces: What are the macroeconomic trends and signals that will impact travel’s future? 

And many more topics on travel’s future.

Why attend?

Connect with peers from across the travel industry during multiple networking opportunities.

Learn from top creatives and executives during exclusive interview sessions and talks.

Chart your path forward for 2023 and beyond based on your conversations and experiences at the Forum.

Who should join?

Skift Global Forum East attendees are a mix of both experienced veterans and forward-thinking newcomers that seek greater insight into the business of travel. Since we started our events program in 2014, we’ve welcomed over 21,000 attendees from all over the world for our travel industry events.

Read more about attendees in the story Skift Forums: Behind the Numbers.

News and Updates

Where is it?

After a successful Skift Global Forum East in 2022, we are returning to Dubai again in December 2023. This year, the Forum will be held at the luxurious and elegant Atlantis The Royal Dubai located on the crescent of the Palm Island in the heart of Dubai.