Skift Unveils Speaker Lineup for Inaugural Transatlantic Summit
Skift is excited to announce the first-ever Skift Transatlantic Summit, in partnership with the European Travel Commission, taking place on October 15, in New York City. This inaugural event, hosted by Mastercard, along with presenting sponsor Trip.com, will bring together leading voices from across the Atlantic to reimagine the future of travel between Europe and North America.
With the transatlantic corridor representing one of the most important travel markets in the world, the summit will focus on how governments, destination leaders, and industry innovators can collaborate on the challenges and opportunities ahead—including sustainable growth, new policy frameworks, and evolving traveler expectations.
The Skift Transatlantic Summit will feature an impressive group of global leaders, including:
- Apostolos Tzitzikostas – European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism
- Miguel Sanz – President, European Travel Commission; General Director, Turespaña
- Alessandra Priante – Director, ENIT – The Italian National Tourist Board
- Jon Huntsman – Vice Chairman & President, Mastercard
- Edison Chen – Vice President, Trip.com Group
- Eduardo Santander – CEO, European Travel Commission
- Fred Dixon – President & CEO, Brand USA
- Kristiina Hietasaari – Senior Director, Visit Finland
- Carlo Boselli – CEO, Eurail BV
- Plus more to be announced
Together, these leaders will explore the forces shaping transatlantic travel, from shifting consumer demand and cross-border cooperation to sustainability and innovation.
The Summit is designed as an application-only gathering, ensuring high-level conversations among decision-makers who are actively shaping tourism strategies on both sides of the Atlantic. Attendees will walk away with actionable insights, new partnerships, and a clearer vision of what lies ahead for this critical travel corridor.
- When: October 15, 2025
- Where: New York City
- Who Should Attend: Senior travel industry executives and destination leaders focused on transatlantic markets
This landmark event will set the stage for deeper collaboration across Europe and North America while spotlighting the innovations that will define the next chapter of global tourism.
Stay tuned for more details on the agenda, and themes.
Apply here and please note that application for this event does not guarantee your attendance.
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