Events

🌍 Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will speak at the WTTC Global Summit in Valletta, Malta, from October 7-9, 2026. Over 1,000 delegates from 100+ countries, including 200+ CEOs and government leaders, will attend. In 2025, global Travel & Tourism investment surpassed $1 trillion, contributing $11.6 trillion to the world GDP. The summit emphasizes innovation, sustainability, and AI in tourism, with Malta showcasing its tourism success and attracting future investments. Executive Access Passes are limited.

🎨 Guimi You, a Seoul-born artist, presents her painting "Us, on the Han River" at Frieze Seoul 2026 (2-5 September). In Seoul, she recommends exploring Bukchon Hanok Village, Hamgyeongdo Chapssal Sundae for 24-hour dining, and shopping at Dongmyo Flea Market. Visit MMCA Deoksugung for art, and dine at Gangnam Gyoza or Hadongkwan in Starfield Coex Mall. For a cultural escape, Jeju Island offers the inspiration behind You's recent works.

🏨 Independent Hotel Show, partnered with James Hallam Insurance Brokers, is at Olympia London on October 5–6. The 2026 edition theme is ‘Shaping Tomorrow’. It focuses on how hoteliers can adapt to technological advancements, evolving guest expectations, and commercial pressures while maintaining creativity and personal service. This event gathers the independent and boutique hotel community for networking, insights, and product discovery.

📅 AHC 2026 is scheduled for September 14-15 at Manchester Central Convention Complex. Notable speakers include Ritesh Agarwal from OYO, Barclays' Jack Meaning, and IHG's Karin Sheppard. The theme, “All In: Mastering Risk for Reward,” targets strategic growth amid cost pressures in UK hospitality. Attendees can secure a 10% ticket discount. In July 2026, Questex, AHC's organizer, was acquired by Apollo Funds and rebranded as Forge, merging with Emerald.

📚 HIT Scotland introduces the Lead by Design programme, part of the 2026 Executive and Leadership series, targeting senior hospitality leaders in Scotland. Held in Edinburgh on October 7–8 and November 25–26, 2026, the course guides executives in designing cohesive customer and employee experiences. Led by Victoria Taylor, participants will utilize frameworks like the Multi Lens Approach and 4 H Framework. Applications close on September 11, 2026. The series includes AI: The Intelligent Edge and Leadership Redefined: Culture First.

🛩 Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa will host the 'Wings over Windermere' aviation display on 4 and 5 September 2026, featuring the Waterbird seaplane. Displays start at 6:45 PM, with a Battle of Britain Memorial Flight flypast on 4 September at 5:15 PM. Lieutenant Commander Chris Gotke will pilot Waterbird. This event celebrates Windermere's seaplane heritage, supported by English Lakes Hotels and the Lakes Flying Company Ltd. Michael Berry OBE's historical efforts in seaplane operations are also acknowledged.

🍵 The Tokyo EDITION, Ginza hosts the 'Valextra Afternoon Tea' from 1 September to 16 November 2026, at Sophie at EDITION, its Italian trattoria on the 14th floor. Highlights include Vitello Tonnato and a Tiramisu with the Valextra logo. Guests receive a Valextra postcard exchangeable for a leather charm. The tea costs JPY7,500, with an additional JPY1,000 for extra scones, including tax and service charge.

🏨 On October 5-6, 2026 at Olympia, the Independent Hotel Show, with James Hallam Insurance Brokers, will host seminars featuring top hoteliers and experts. Topics include hotel performance, tourist taxes, sustainability, AI, and luxury travel. Key figures like Allen Simpson of UKHospitality and Michal Rao of STR will speak. The event will end with the Independent Hotel Show Awards 2026, celebrating exceptional contributions to the UK's independent luxury hotel sector.