Meet the inspiring leaders speaking at TOURISE

Meet the inspiring leaders speaking at TOURISE 

12 September 2025

From redefining hospitality to transforming technology and culture, the first wave of TOURISE 2025 speakers is setting the tone for a movement built to create global impact. 

These inspiring leaders are shaping the future of travel and tourism, from global innovation and tech transformation to investment and sustainable growth. 

Together, they bring bold ideas and a forward-looking perspective that will set the tone as we explore what’s next for the industry. 

This is just the beginning! Stay tuned as we reveal more visionary voices taking to the TOURISE stage and register to attend to see the transformation in person.

• Steve Hafner, Co-founder and CEO of Kayak
• Harvey Goldsmith, Chairman of Nvisible Productions
• Martin Nydegger, CEO of Switzerland Tourism
• Gilda Perez Alvarado, CEO of Orient Express
• Neil Jacobs, Founder of Wild Origins, former CEO of Six Senses and TOURISE Advisory Board member
• Gonzalo Brujó, Global CEO and President of Interbrand
• Ross Veitch, CEO of Wego
• Craig Everett, CEO of Holibob
• Chris Sanderson, Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer of The Future Laboratory
• Ariane Gorin, CEO of Expedia Group
• Luis Maroto, CEO of Amadeus and TOURISE Advisory Board member.

Register your interest to attend TOURISE.