Gala

Awft Awards The Influence Dinner & Awards

29th October 2026

La Samaritaine - Le Voyage

By personal invitation – A private dinner bringing together senior public and private leaders from the international travel ecosystem.

The 2026 Influence Dinner is held with the generous support of

Why the dinner A room designed for exchange.

The Influence Dinner brings together a limited number of senior decision-makers, international speakers and partners of A World for Travel.

Ministers and public leaders sit alongside CEOs, investors, destinations, technology leaders and experts shaping the transformation of travel.

The format is deliberately intimate: fewer people, carefully composed tables and time for conversations that are often difficult to have during a conference programme.

The purpose is not only to network more. It is to connect the people who can move things forward.

The dinner creates space to:

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Strengthen strategic relationships

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Identify potential partners

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Explore investment and collaboration opportunities

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Continue conversations initiated during the Forum

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Turn shared priorities into possible next steps

Recognising progress A World for Travel Awards

The A World for Travel Awards recognise some of those leading the way.

The Awards recognise organisations and initiatives already delivering tangible progress across the travel ecosystem. In 2026, candidates are sourced directly by the AWFT Board, partners and international network.

Charity initiative From Vision to Impact:

 Investing in CSR Tourism is Crucial for Our Future

See how the community gives back during the week.

Know an initiative we should consider?

Nominations are sourced by invitation. Share your suggestion with the team and we will review it with the Board.

Write to : [email protected]

The 2026 Influence Dinner is held with the generous support of

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