Events
Events
Join us for Inspire Global's upcoming events
Inspire Global is a mission-driven community championing positive impact tourism, through storytelling and stories in motion. We offer free guiding principles-based membership to the community and in-person events on a pay-to-play basis – across TRADE – MEDIA – CONSUMER.
We offer partnership opportunities across our 3 flagship events + additional bespoke regional media and trade events. Details on request.
September 2025
Consumer
Cambridge Travel Festival
Cambridge Travel Festival brings together, under-one-roof, a collection of the UK’s best travel companies ready to help you plan and book your perfect holiday getaway for 2026 and beyond.
Come and discover unforgettable destinations and experiences; from adventure holidays to city breaks; culture visits to beach and relaxation escapes; small-ship cruising to safari and wildlife tours; walking, hiking and cycling excursions to ski and snow trips; and much more!
Speak directly to experienced and knowledgeable travel experts, attend enriching talks and photography workshops.
Saturday 13th September 2025
Cambridge, U.K.
Visit event website for more information about attendance
February 2026
Consumer
Cheltenham Travel Festival
Cheltenham Travel Festival brings together inspiring speakers, travel photography and masterclasses, and over 40 experts and exhibitors. Enjoy travel talks by some of the UK’s most inspirational and knowledgeable travellers and experts.
Come and discover unforgettable destinations and experiences; from adventure holidays to city breaks; culture visits to beach and relaxation escapes; small-ship cruising to safari and wildlife tours; walking, hiking and cycling excursions to ski and snow trips; and much more!
Speak directly to experienced and knowledgeable travel experts, attend enriching talks and photography masterclasses.
Saturday 21st February 2026
Cheltenham, U.K.
Visit event website for more information about attendance
April 2026
Media
Inspire Global Media Marketplace & Awards
The marketplace will take place over one full day, to build and foster relationships with an enrichment session, to shape and amplify our collective voice.
The Awards (IGMAs) now in their 4th year, will be held on the 1st day/evening, and will recognise excellence across the global travel media landscape, celebrating individuals and organisations bringing to life stories of sustainable, positive impact tourism.
The marketplace is for positive impact suppliers, tour operators, destinations, and industry partners, looking to share their stories with the media, through one-to-one pre-scheduled meetings. An engaging and interactive enrichment programme will provide thoughtful content, practical learnings and an opportunity to share and exchange knowledge with one another.
13th-14th April 2026
London, U.K.
Visit event website for more information about submission criteria and attendance
September 2026
Trade
Inspire Global Tourism Awards
The Inspire Global Tourism Awards (IGTAs) recognise and honour the leaders driving change and innovation, setting new standards and inspiring customers, and industry colleagues. The Award categories celebrate destinations, organisations and individuals dedicated to making a genuine positive impact in tourism. #StoriesInMotion
The annual Inspire Global Tourism Awards offers our community the opportunity to learn, engage and celebrate the people driving the stories of change. Our flagship trade event is a must-attend evening for all advocates of positive impact tourism.
The evening is structured to maximise valuable interactions to connect, collaborate, share ideas and challenge one another on the journey to defining our role as an industry embracing positive impact tourism. It will include a keynote talk and panel fireside chat.
Thursday 3rd September 2026
London, U.K.
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