New Tourism Realities.
From global disruption to collective action.
The manifesto
Travel is being reshaped by new realities.
A world shaped by geopolitical shifts, climate pressure, technological acceleration, and evolving expectations.
AWFT brings together those who influence the future of travel — public institutions, global companies, destinations, investors, innovators, academia and emerging voices — to move from dialogue → to decisions → to collective action.
The agenda
Eight conversations shaping the next decade of travel.
From AI to climate finance, from Generation Z to leadership in crisis — eight thematic pillars to break silos and build collective action.
Artificial Intelligence
From connected intelligence to the daily work of destinations and operators.
Sustainable mobility
Rail, air and cruise — the backbone of low-carbon connectivity.
Energy transition
How to scale renewables across the tourism value chain.
Generation Z's role
A generation rethinking ownership, status and the meaning of travel.
Leadership in crisis
Decision-making for an industry navigating fragmentation.
Green finance & ESG
Capital flows, frameworks and the redefinition of value.
Climate-pressed destinations
Heat, water, biodiversity — adaptation at place-level.
Africa & emerging markets
Unlocking the next tourism growth story, responsibly.
Top voices at AWFT
The people shaping collective action.
A curated ecosystem of policymakers, CEOs, scientists and operators — selected for relevance, not status.
By the numbers
A high-impact platform for convergence.
Six editions in, AWFT has become a recognised meeting point for the people who make travel happen — in policy, capital and operations.
The Awards
Uplifting the future of global travel.
Four AWFT Sustainability Awards recognise the individuals, companies and destinations whose willingness to think ahead and act responsibly redefine what's possible.
Climate Change Award
For projects that cut emissions or adapt destinations to climate impact.
Environmental Impact
For solutions that reduce footprint, restore biodiversity, eliminate single-use waste.
TravelTech Innovation
For AI, data and digital tools that solve real industry problems.
Societal Development
For models that grow economies and protect communities at the same time.
Our partners
Trusted by industry leaders.
Strategic, committed, institutional — the organisations powering AWFT 2026.
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Where Travel Decisions Converge.
— AWFT · Paris · 29 & 30 October 2026