WTM London 2025 Unveils Unified Theme and Expands Conference with New Tracks, Expert Sessions, and Increased Capacity

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WTM London 2025 introduces a unified theme, “Reimagining Travel in a Changing World,” across six key conference tracks: Sustainability, Technology, DEAI (Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion), Marketing, Geo-Economics, and Travel Trends. This approach ensures greater clarity and cohesion throughout the event.

Call for Proposals: Shaping the Future of Travel

WTM London is inviting innovators and bold thinkers to submit proposals that align with the event’s theme. Selected sessions will engage a global audience of travel professionals to explore and influence the future of travel.

Increased Capacity and Expanding Stages

To accommodate the growing interest, WTM London 2025 will expand conference space at Excel London, including a debut extension into Level 0. This follows a 29% increase in conference attendance in 2024, with further growth anticipated for 2025.

Expert Conference Advisory Team

A panel of six industry leaders will curate the conference program, overseeing submissions and bringing impactful topics to the stage:

• DEAI: Uwern Jong, Experientialist®-in-Chief at OutThere
• Geo-Economics: Mark Frary, Author, Writer, and Consultant
• Marketing: Matthew Gardiner, Director of Travel Massive; Tina Charisma, Director of the Charisma Campaign
• Sustainability: Tina O’Dwyer, Founder & CEO of The Tourism Space
• Technology: Timothy O’Neil-Dunne, President at T2Impact LLC

Keynote Speakers and Summits for 2025

The 2025 event will include keynotes, panel discussions, and summits, focusing on trends shaping the future of travel:

• November 4: WTM Global Travel Report, Sustainability Summit, Geo-Economics Summit
• November 5: Technology Summit, DEAI Summit
• November 6: Marketing Summit, ITT Future You Forum, and the closing keynote

Previous High-Profile Keynote Speakers

Notable past closing keynotes include Katherine Ryan, Louis Theroux, and Steven Bartlett. The 2025 closing keynote will continue this tradition of featuring influential figures from various sectors.

It was announced by Brooke Gilbertson, the Conference Manager of WTM London, that the introduction of a unified theme across the programme would bring greater consistency and coherence to the event’s content. The theme, “Reimagining Travel in a Changing World,” was designed to inspire attendees to reflect on the evolving purpose of travel amid global shifts, emerging challenges, and new opportunities. It was stated that this theme would lay the foundation for meaningful dialogue, innovation, and collaboration within every facet of the travel and tourism industry.

It was further shared that last year’s launch of the Call for Content form had been a great success, introducing some exceptional new speakers and fresh perspectives. The form was described as a reflection of WTM’s ongoing commitment to providing an inclusive platform for meaningful ideas aimed at addressing current challenges and inspiring long-term transformation across the travel industry.

It was also emphasized that WTM London’s conference sessions had always managed to strike the right balance between being both educational and entertaining. With the momentum built in the previous year, expectations were set that the line-up for 2025 would be one of the strongest in WTM London’s 45-year history.

WTM London is the world’s most influential travel and tourism event for the international leisure l travel community. The show is the ultimate destination for those seeking a macro view of the travel industry and a deeper understanding of the forces shaping it. WTM London is where influential travel leaders, buyers and high-profile travel companies gather to exchange ideas, drive innovation, and accelerate business outcomes.

Next event: 4 to 6 November 2025 at Excel London. 

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