Skift Announces the 2026 Women Leading Travel Forum in New Orleans

As margin pressure intensifies, AI accelerates change and commercial models continue to evolve, leadership rooms matter more than ever. The Women Leading Travel Forum will take place June 8-10, 2026, at The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans, bringing together senior women executives who are actively shaping growth, capital strategy and the future of travel for three days of candid dialogue, strategic insight and high-level connection.

This marks the first edition under Skift following the acquisition and rebrand to Women Leading Travel. The mission remains focused and clear: convene the women shaping the future of travel in a setting designed for substance.

A Curated Executive Environment

This is an executive forum designed for decision-makers. Attendees are typically vice president level and above, including commercial leaders, brand architects, founders, operators, investors and transformation leads.

Conversations move beyond surface-level inspiration and into capital allocation, distribution strategy, AI integration, brand reinvention, organizational design and leadership at scale. The format blends mainstage interviews, peer roundtables, structured networking, and private working sessions. The result is a room that feels intimate while carrying global influence. 

Built for Leaders Operating at Scale

If you lead a P&L, shape strategy, build brands, drive revenue, manage large teams, or steer innovation within travel and hospitality, the Women Leading Travel Forum is built for you. 

It is designed for women operating at scale and shaping what comes next.

As part of Skift’s leadership coverage and events portfolio, Women Leading Travel now sits alongside Skift Live events and Skift’s executive research platforms. The integration strengthens the foundation with proprietary data, global editorial reach and access to Skift’s broader executive ecosystem.

Seats are limited to preserve the caliber of the room and are expected to fill quickly. Learn more and secure your spot at the 2026 Women Leading Travel Forum.