London – – September 17, 2026 -- Travel + Leisure, a People Inc. brand, will host its sold-out World's Best Summit outside New York for the first time, staging the two-day B2B event at The Dorchester in London on October 27-28, 2026.
Sold-out event marks first international expansion beyond three annual New York editions
The London edition, curated by Travel + Leisure editor in chief Jacqueline Gifford, will bring together travel executives, advisors, and industry leaders to discuss media and AI, hospitality design, and luxury travel trends. The venue, Dorchester Collection's flagship property, recently underwent a renovation.
Speaker lineup spans hospitality, retail, and design executives
Confirmed panelists include Sean Ghouse of Fortnum & Mason, Kit Kemp of Firmdale Hotels, Marie-Louise Sciò of Pellicano Hotel Group, Ben Trodd of Four Seasons Yachts, and Neil Vogel, CEO of People Incorporated. Dr. Barbara Sturm and actor Alan Cumming will also join programming sessions.
Eight sponsors back the summit's debut international run
Sponsors include Accor Vacation Club, Destination Canada, Dorchester Collection, Explora Journeys, Explore Charleston, Hyatt Inclusive Collection, Minor Hotels, and New Orleans & Company. Session topics include slow travel growth via river cruising and rail, and the rise of sport-driven hospitality amenities such as padel and pickleball.
Panel to examine AI's reshaping of luxury travel media
A dedicated session titled "The Future of Influence" will feature Neil Vogel and Jonathan Roberts, chief innovation officer of People Inc., discussing how AI and shifting consumer behavior are altering travel and media consumption patterns.