London’s Global Influence on Travel and Hospitality Takes Center Stage at Two-Day Summit
NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2026 – Travel + Leisure, a People Inc. brand, will host its World’s Best Summit in London for the first time on October 27 and 28, 2026. This sold-out event aims to unite executives, travel advisors, and industry leaders to discuss the emerging trends that will shape the future of travel.
Curated by editor-in-chief Jacqueline Gifford, the London edition follows three successful annual summits in New York. Topics will include media and AI, hospitality and design, evolving consumer preferences, and the luxury travel market. With its global connectivity, London is positioned as the perfect location for this inaugural international summit, hosted at The Dorchester, part of the Dorchester Collection.
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“Few cities bring together travel, hospitality, design, and culture like London, making it an exciting destination for our first international World’s Best Summit,” said Gifford. “The program will offer diverse perspectives on major trends that are shaping travel today.”
Featured Speakers
Notable speakers will include:
- Sean Ghouse (Fortnum & Mason)
- Kit Kemp (Kit Kemp Design Studio)
- Anna Kloots (entrepreneur & author)
- Sheila Kyarisiima (The Pinnacle Kigali)
- Tom Marchant (Black Tomato)
- Marie-Louise Sciò (Pellicano Hotel Group)
- Sunaina Sethi (JKS Restaurants)
- Dr. Barbara Sturm (Dr. Barbara Sturm Molecular Cosmetics)
- Ben Trodd (Four Seasons Yachts)
- Luca Virgilio (Dorchester Collection)
- Neil Vogel (People Incorporated)
Programming Highlights
- The Power of Place: Alan Cumming, joined by Gifford, discusses the intersections of art and travel.
- Ask an Editor in Chief: Editors from multiple Travel + Leisure editions discuss regional travel trends.
- Future of Influence: A discussion on how consumer behaviors and technology are reshaping travel lead by Gifford.
- Game Theory: Exploring the influence of sports and leisure on travel choices.
- The Power of Slow Travel: Industry leaders delve into the rising popularity of immersive travel experiences.
Sponsors
The summit is sponsored by:
- Accor Vacation Club
- Destination Canada
- Dorchester Collection
- Explora Journeys
- Explore Charleston
- Hyatt Inclusive Collection
- Minor Hotels
- New Orleans & Company
For more details, visit World’s Best Summit London.
About Travel + Leisure
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SOURCE: People Inc.
