SPEAKERS INCLUDE BOBBI BROWN, DANIEL BOULUD,
MISSY ROBBINS, AMANDA KLOOTS, AND TRAVEL INDUSTRY
INSIDERS
NEW
YORK, June 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This summer,
Travel + Leisure will host its inaugural World's Best Summit
on July 16-17, 2024 in New York, bringing together industry leaders,
innovators and entrepreneurs, and travel and hospitality experts
for a two-day summit from the world's most influential travel media
brand.
The World's Best Summit will cover a variety of topics and
trends, such as wellness tourism, cultural events travel, the
impact of AI on the industry, and more. Bobbi Brown will join the summit as a
keynote speaker, discussing her ventures in the hospitality
industry, her travel experiences, and her journey as an
entrepreneur. The programming, curated by Editor in Chief
Jacqueline Gifford, will provide
attendees with a deeper understanding of trends that are 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 World's Best 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.
Highlights from the programming include:
- Access Redefined: As travelers seek deeper cultural
immersion and premium experiences, navigating the complexities of
these experiences becomes paramount. Aman's Ben Trodd, chef Daniel Boulud,
Investopedia's Editor in Chief 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: Industry experts from
Priceline, Yelp, Destination Canada, and Hyatt, along with Dotdash
Meredith's Chief Innovation Officer Jon
Roberts, will discuss the role of artificial
intelligence in shaping the future of travel.
- Eat, Sip, Travel: The New Culinary Journey: Food has
long been a leading factor driving people to visit certain global
destinations, and this panel will feature insights from Food
& Wine's Ray Isle,
chef Missy Robbins, Explore
Charleston's Helen Hill, and
Casa Dragones' Bertha González Nieves.
- Sustainability: It's More Than a Buzzword: Discover how
leaders like Six Senses' Neil
Jacobs, Paravel's Andy
Krantz, and Métis Crossing's Juanita Marois are driving the movement
toward sustainable tourism and responsible travel practices.
- The Future of Air Travel: Air travel is booming in 2024,
with record numbers of travelers taking to the sky. 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 delve
into major airport renovations, elevated premium cabin and lounge
experiences, and smarter loyalty programs that are shaping the
future of air travel.
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 additional information and to purchase tickets to the event,
visit travelandleisure.com/worlds-best-summit-2024-8634965.
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