WTM London, the world’s most influential travel and tourism event, is launching WTM Travel Tech 2026, a concurrent large-scale event designed to capitalize on the importance of technology in travel and the growing number of exhibitors, buyers and visitors interested in technology.
WTM Travel Tech was launched in direct response to strong stakeholder demand, with the industry growing 55% year-on-year at WTM London, with more than half (52%) of visitors actively seeking to meet with travel technology companies.
Housed in a purpose-built new hall with its own entrance, the show brings together global leaders, innovators and decision-makers, with more than 46,000 trade visitors and 5,500 qualified buyers from more than 180 countries taking part in the wider event.
Explore cutting-edge solutions along the interactive innovation highway and learn how technologies like big data, artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things are shaping the future of travel – driving smarter, more sustainable destinations.
The Innovation Highway will also showcase green technology solutions and sustainable advancements aligned with the industry’s commitment to a carbon-neutral future.
Additionally, there will be a theater dedicated to WTM travel tech content, dubbed the Future Stage, hosting leading case studies, fireside chats with senior executive speakers and panel discussions with industry experts.
The Future Stage program will be structured around the following areas of interest:
digital transformation
Platforms and Integration
Artificial Intelligence & Intelligent Operations
data
Payments and Fintech
geopolitics
Risk and Market Disruption
Distribution and retail
Investment and innovation
The Future Stage line-up has been curated by five newly appointed consultants: Professor Dimitrios Buhalis from Bournemouth University, Rita Varga from RaizUp; Shaon Talukder from GeoTourist, Jane Thompson from ICF and Paul Davies from Mintel.
Consultants are also helping to reshape WTM conference content with a stronger commitment to inclusivity and an increased emphasis on actionable takeaways and business best practices. The speaker list is currently being finalized and will feature a range of high-profile leaders from the travel tech ecosystem. Last year, companies taking the stage included Trip.com Group, T2RL, easyJet, Sabre, Almosafer, Tourism Economics and more.
WTM Travel Tech also recognizes the importance of face-to-face interaction. Networking opportunities will be built into the agenda, including a party at the end of the second day.
Chris Carter-Chapman, exhibition director at WTM London, said: “Travel technology is becoming an increasingly important part of our events. We launch WTM Travel Technology in a strong position – we have listened to our exhibitors, buyers and visitors and developed a proposal that reflects their changing needs in a dynamic market and builds on our success.”