Events and Speaking

We see our role as a catalyst for change, advocating for fair, inclusive, climate-smart tourism.

In the last few years, our experts have presented at hundreds of events, spreading the word to industry professionals and destination management organisations worldwide at leading summits and conferences around the world including: the COP Climate Summits, CityDNA Conference and General Assembly, Phocuswright, Skift Sustainable Tourism Summit, the United Nations General Assembly, City Nation Place Global, WTM London, ITB Berlin.

We have also directly supported many DMO events, including the California Travel Summit, VisitScotland Journey to Net Zero, Athens AGORA Travel Trade Event, the Colorado Tourism Conference and many more.

Topics we cover include: measuring tourism’s impact and success, spreading the benefits of tourism, supporting stakeholder engagement, improving local supply chains, decarbonisation, adaptation, financing and climate action in tourism.

See some of our team members in action by clicking on the links below.

Jeremy Sampson, CEO

Elke Dens, Director of Global Programmes

Ben Lynam, Head of Strategic Communications

Graeme Jackson, Head of Strategic Partnerships

Our Events

Our events aim to accelerate action, create community, show best practices, and innovate by bringing together under one roof those leading the way.

Together we can look at what comes next, not just sit and listen but be active, participate, and get working!

Our events are opportunities to learn, engage and create.  Participants gain actionable initiatives, strong partnerships, and inspiration to accelerate change in tourism.