This October, leaders will gather in Paris for the 6th A World for Travel Summit, a three-day event designed to chart a course through the complex times facing the travel and tourism industry when it comes to sustainability.
Taking place from October 29–31, 2025, the summit will feature high-level dialogue, candid debates, and solution-driven sessions addressing the most pressing issues of our time.
From the shifting global order to climate resilience, and from digital transformation to regenerative tourism, the program highlights the diversity of voices and the partnerships needed to move the industry forward.
Among the 80 international speakers, Gabriel Attal, Member of Parliament and former Prime Minister of France, will address Europe’s role in navigating geopolitical turbulence following Boston Consulting Group’s keynote address covering 10 forces reshaping global business.
Palestinian peacebuilder and entrepreneur Aziz Abu Sarah, CEO of MEJDI Tours, will also share how tourism can foster reconciliation and understanding in divided regions.
Other speakers include senior executives from Accenture, IKEA, Air France/KLM, Club med, Radisson Hotel Group, Amadeus, Trip.com Group and global trade associations such as FIFA, GBTA, WTTC, GTTP and the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance.
Our editor, Kate Harden-England, will also be taking to the stage with representatives from Booking.com, Fliggy and Roland Berger, to discuss technology and how it’s driving awareness, distribution and profitability, on Thursday 30 October at 4:40pm.
“These summits bring together diverse perspectives, from policymakers to entrepreneurs, to foster collaboration and accelerate progress,” said Christian Delom, secretary general of A World for Travel.
“If we are to make tourism truly sustainable, we must combine innovation, accountability, and global cooperation.”
Over the two days, delegates will debate practical strategies for climate action, examine how artificial intelligence is reshaping the visitor journey, and assess the future of sustainable luxury and regenerative travel.
The event will include a gala dinner on the river Seine (by invitation only), celebrating the industry’s progress while underscoring the urgency of the work ahead, including an award ceremony.
