World Travel Market (WTM) London, organised by RX, has announced that the ITT Future You Forum will take place at this year’s event, continuing a partnership that has been in place since 2009.
This initiative,
founded by the Institute of Travel and Tourism, aims to inspire the next
generation of professionals in aviation, travel, tourism, and hospitality by
connecting students with job opportunities, mentors, and networking events.
The forum, a highlight
at WTM London since 2009, attracts over 500 students and graduates annually.
This year's event will take place from November 4–6 at ExCeL London, with the
Future You Forum scheduled for Thursday in the Orange Theatre from 10:45 am to
12:00 pm, followed by a student networking session.
The theme is
"Reimagining Travel in a Changing World," focusing on how global
policies and traveler behaviors are reshaping the industry, particularly as Gen
Z seeks careers aligned with their values around sustainability and social
impact.
Notable speakers
include Kate Irwin from Skift and several leaders from this year's TTG 30 Under
30 Tomorrow’s Travel Leaders.
Last year's forum
featured figures like Jo Ryzmowska, recognised for her leadership and commitment to
diversity in the sector.
As well as the annual
forum at WTM London, ITT Future You is active year-round. It’s “On the Road”
initiative is the branding for a series of events it runs for tourism students
at UK universities. It is also building a global presence, running ITT Future
You events in Brazil and Kenya in partnership with the Global Travel and
Tourism Partnership, as well as a series of online industry-led masterclasses.
Claire Steiner, Chair
of Education and Training at the Institute of Travel and Tourism and ITT Future
You co-founder comments: “Our longstanding relationship with WTM London has
helped ITT Future You to cement its role as the leading industry led student
initiative helping inspire and deliver more value for tourism students and
recent graduates.”
Chris Carter-Chapman,
Event Director at WTM London, comments: “ITT Future You is an initiative that
WTM is proud to support. We are very much looking forward to welcoming the best
and brightest students and graduates to the world’s most influential travel and
tourism event this November. Our
collaboration with ITT Future You is all about human connection and making sure
that there is a pipeline of talented and committed individuals keen to join our
vitally important global industry.” -TradeArabia News Service