1TourismWorld 2025: Defining the Future of Global Tourism and Hospitality

As the global tourism and hospitality industry faces an era of profound transformation, 1TourismWorld | 2025 Global Tourism Conference stands as the preeminent forum for industry leaders, investors, and innovators to navigate the forces reshaping the sector. Taking place February 26–28, 2025, this conference brings together decision-makers from across the global tourism ecosystem—hotels, airlines, cruise lines, real estate, travel management, and destination development—to engage in substantive discussions on investment, sustainability, digital innovation, and evolving consumer expectations.

A Forum for Strategic Leadership

In an industry driven by capital investment, operational agility, and brand differentiation, the ability to anticipate change and seize emerging opportunities is paramount. The 2025 agenda reflects the critical issues shaping the next decade of global tourism, with thought leaders addressing key topics across investment, leadership, and technological advancement.

- Mark Dorr of the New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association examines policy and economic shifts in New York State’s Evolving Tourism & Hospitality Landscape: Geopolitical, Legislative, and Industry Trends.

- Shane O'Flaherty of Microsoft examines the rise of AI-driven personalization in Agentic AI in Hospitality: Redefining Personalized Experiences and Operational Excellence.

- Yannis Hatzis of the Hellenic Hoteliers Federation provides an economic perspective in Emerging Trends Shaping the Greek Economy & Hospitality Industry.

- Henrik Shimony of Reeco focuses on supply chain and operational efficiency with Simplifying the Procurement Process in Hospitality.

- Plato Ghinos of Shaner Hotels discusses scaling global hotel brands in Global Expansion Strategies for Hotel Brands: Scaling Success Across Borders.

- Lesley Carey of the Cashmere Hotel Group brings insights from the luxury sector in Launching and Scaling a Brand New Luxury Hospitality Brand.

- Raffi Narayan of Paris Mirror explores the intersection of design and guest experience in Illuminating Innovation: Transforming Spaces with Exceptional Design.

- Adam Sacks of Tourism Economics examines macroeconomic forces in Economic Forces Shaping the Future of Global Tourism and Hospitality.

- Zach Demuth of JLL provides an investor’s outlook with Global Hotel Investment Outlook.

- Jay Weiser of Jay Weiser Consulting offers a strategic view on organizational resilience in Creating Value Through Future-Ready Leadership in Hospitality.

- Rod Clough of HVS presents insights on deal flow and investment in Hospitality Deal Flow in 2025: Key Investment Trends Shaping the Industry.

- Eric Drésin of ECTAA highlights shifts in European travel markets in Strategic Trends Shaping the European Travel Agency and Tour Operator Industry.

- Travis Wilburn of The 100 Collection redefines vacation rental excellence in Elevating Vacation Experiences: Setting the Gold Standard for Curated Vacation Experiences.

- Mitch Prensky of COJHO focuses on profitability in food & beverage with Developing and Operating Profitable F&B Concepts.

- Alex Bastian of the Hotel Council of San Francisco presents a case for urban hospitality investment in Why San Francisco is a Great Investment.

- Sara Anghel of the Greater Toronto Hotel Association analyzes Toronto’s hospitality sector with Toronto’s Tourism & Hospitality Economy in the North American Landscape: Trends Driving Growth, Innovation, and Resilience in 2025 and Beyond.

- Rohit Khanna of Boutique Voyages explores demographic shifts in travel demand in Pioneering the Future of Travel: Innovating Travel and Hospitality for Gen Z and Gen Alpha.

- Jessie States of Meeting Professionals International examines business travel’s trajectory in Meetings Outlook 2025: Future Predictions for the Business of Meetings.

- Bruce Nierenberg of Bruce Nierenberg & Associates assesses disruption in the cruise industry in The Future of the Cruise Industry: Navigating Innovation, Sustainability, and Emerging Trends.

- Bertrand Petyt redefines luxury tourism in Re-Inventing Ultra-Luxury in Tourism & Hospitality.

- Carol Dimopoulos of Learning Journeys explores immersive, experiential travel in Transformative Travel Experiences.

Investment, Innovation, and Competitive Advantage

The tourism and hospitality industry is at an inflection point, facing both unprecedented challenges and new opportunities for growth. 1TourismWorld 2025 serves as a strategic platform for business leaders to engage in high-impact discussions on capital allocation, operational resilience, and brand positioning in a global market that is increasingly shaped by digital transformation and shifting consumer expectations.

This year’s conference places investment trends at the forefront, recognizing that capital decisions made today will shape the industry’s future. Sessions will explore deal flow, risk assessment, and evolving investor priorities, with a focus on hotel acquisitions, destination development, and emerging markets. Thought leaders will also examine the role of technology in reshaping guest experiences, the integration of sustainability into long-term strategy, and the growing influence of personalization and data-driven hospitality.

As the hospitality sector recalibrates for a new era, the insights shared at 1TourismWorld 2025 will set the agenda for global tourism and hospitality leaders looking to drive long-term value, competitive differentiation, and sustainable growth in a complex and rapidly evolving marketplace.

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Mark Dorr New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association (NYSHTA) Shane O'Flaherty 微软 Yannis Hatzis, CFA Hellenic Hoteliers Federation Henrik Shimony Reeco Plato Ghinos Shaner Hotels Lesley Carey Cashmere Hotel Group Raffi Narayan Paris Mirror Adam Sacks Tourism Economics Zach Demuth 仲量联行 Jay R. Weiser Jay Weiser Consulting Rod Clough, MAI HVS Eric Dresin ECTAA Travis Wilburn The 100 Collection? Mitch Prensky, MBA COJHO Hospitality Consultancy Alex Bastian Hotel Council of San Francisco Sara Anghel Greater Toronto Hotel Association Rohit Khanna Boutique Voyages Jessie States, CMP, CMM Meeting Professionals International Bruce Nierenberg Bruce Nierenberg Bertrand Petyt Dr. Carol A. Dimopoulos Learning Journeys Ltd. Glenn Tyranski Mike Dodier Matt Posta