The TravMedia Summit 2026 takes place on the first morning of IMM 2026 (QEII Centre 9-10 March 2026)

'Travel's Brave New World' – a Revolution in the Media, Content Creation and Communications - is the focus of this year's TravMedia Summit, which brings together some of the sector's top speakers [https://travmedia.com/immuk/summit.html].

The Summit, taking place on 9 March, and taking up the first morning of IMM UK 2026 (QEII Centre, London, 9-10 March 2026), features Richard Quest, CNN International's News Anchor as keynote speaker, together with appearances from several travel editors, award-winning freelancers, leading content creators, a famous travel entrepreneur and a leading AI authority.

New-York based Quest, CNN's foremost international business correspondent and host of travel series 'Quest's World of Wonder', will deliver his thoughts on how travel media need to adapt to geopolitics, climate change, social media, and AI. The session will be introduced by TravMedia CEO and Founder, Nick Wayland.

Next up is a debate titled 'The Ever-Changing Role of a Travel Editor – Exploring factors driving publishing decisions, from authenticity to AI'. Guesting at the session are Ben Ross, Head of Travel, The Telegraph; Lisa Minot, Head of Travel, The Sun; Barry Neild, Global Editor, CNN Travel, and Sarah Allard, Digital Director, Condé Nast Traveller UK.

The third session, 'What I Look for in a Travel Story?' brings together the first four winners of 'Travel Writer of the Year' in the TravMedia Awards, who will discuss what piques their interest when considering whether to embark on a story. On stage will be the ultimate Award's four winners to date; Ed Grenby, Freelance Travel Writer; Greg Dickinson –Senior Travel Writer, the Telegraph; Madeleine Barber, Head of Partner Content, TTG Media, and Tom Robbins, Travel Editor, FT.

The event's next session, entitled 'How to Wu the Travel Media', a fireside chat with Wendy Wu, Founder and CEO of Wendy Wu Tours, in conversation with Henry Hemming, Global Adviser, TravMedia. Wendy will relate her experiences of the power of media relations and storytelling in building a global brand.

Next up is 'Highly Influential… Meet the Stars of Travel Content' which considers why the creator economy is booming and how creators are reshaping travel marketing and storytelling by working directly with travel brands. The session brings together Bonnie Rakhit (@bonnierakhit); Dominique Mills (@DominiquesTravelsss), and Nicky Kelvin (Senior Director of Content, The Points Guy), with TV presenter, journalist and content creator Carmen Roberts (@carmenroberts_travels) the moderator.

The Summit concludes with a session on AI in the comms sector from Jonny Bentwood, Global President of Data & Analytics at Golin entitled 'AI & The Reputation Economy'. Tech guru Bentwood will look at strategies for brands to maximize visibility on Gen AI platforms.

Last year over 300 industry media, content creators and communications professionals were present at The Summit. The event is followed by the IMM Day One Lunch, with the afternoon devoted entirely to appointments.

Louise Napier, IMM UK Event Director, said: “Yet again the Summit brings together a wealth of compelling speakers at a moment of huge volatility – and opportunity - in the media and communications sectors. Our session line-up demonstrates how TravMedia stands by our entire community by generating memorable insights and solutions into the challenges of the day.”

Now in its 14th year in the UK, IMM is established as the must-attend annual event for travel and tourism brands to make media connections, nurture established relationships, and catch up with industry friends. IMM and the Summit also create an unrivalled space for PR professionals, travel brands, destinations and leading media to network.

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IMM Media Contact:

Lucy Peoples

Senior Media Relations Executive, TravMedia UK

T: +44 7498 467050

E: lucy.peoples@travmedia.com

IMM Event and Sponsorship Enquiries:

Andy Price

Regional Director, TravMedia UK

T: +44 07908 517693

E: andy.price@travmedia.com

IMM 2026 EXHIBITORS - FINAL

Aix-en-Provence, Algarve Tourism Bureau, Algarve Tourism Bureau, Amelia Island, Anguilla Tourist Board, Annecy Mountains, Antibes Juan-les-Pins, Atout France, Austria Tourism, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Tourisme, Avignon Tourisme, Baillie Lodges, Brittany Tourism, Catalonia - Catalan Tourist Board, CityPASS, Cincy Region, Cook Islands Tourism Corporation, Costa Rica Tourism Board, Curaçao Tourist Board, Deep South USA, Destination Luberon, Destination NSW, Destination Ontario, Destination Orléans Loire Valley, Destin-Fort Walton Beach, FL, Dijon Bourgogne Tourisme & Congrès, Discover Ferries, Edge NYC, Eurocamp, Expedia Group, Experience Scottsdale, Explore, Explore France, Explore Savoie, Explore St. Louis, Explore Worldwide, G Adventures, German National Tourist Office, Gibraltar Tourist Board, Go Vilnius, Gran Canaria Tourist Board, Grapevine Lubbock, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc, Hello Lille, Inntravel, Inntravel, Interrail, Intrepid Travel, Isles of Scilly Travel, Jacada Travel, Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), Journey Beyond, KYNREN, Kuoni, Latvia Travel, Le Voyage à Nantes, Loire Valley, Louisville Tourism, loveholidays, Luxury Escapes, Marketing Manchester, Marseille Tourist Office, Marseille Tourist Office, Meet Boston, Memphis Tourism, Montpellier Méditerranée Tourisme, Namia River Retreat, New Scientist Discovery Tours, Nice Côte d'Azur Tourism, Normandy Tourism, Office du Tourisme de Carnac, OnlyLyon Tourisme et Congrès, Ottawa Tourism, Pas-de-Calais Tourism, Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau, Pleasure Beach Resort & Boulevard Hotel, Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Pure Michigan, Puy-de-Dôme, l'Auvergne des Volcans, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, Rhaetian Railway, Riviera Travel, Rocky Mountaineer, Saint Lucia Tourism Authority, San Diego Tourism Authority, Santa Monica Travel & Tourism, Savoy Signature, Swan Hellenic, Switzerland Tourism, Tahiti Tourisme, Tarn & Garonne Tourism, Tarn Tourisme, Tenerife Tourism Corporation, Toulouse en Haute-Garonne, Tourism Calgary, Tourism Seychelles, Travel Alberta, Travel Nevada, Travel Portland, Travel Switzerland, Travel Texas, Trentino - Italy, Meet Boston, Visit San Antonio, Universal Destinations and Experiences, US Travel Association, Vallée de la Gastronomie - France®, Vaucluse Provence, Vaud Promotion, VIA Rail Canada, Viking, Visit Austin, Visit County Durham, Visit Denver, Visit Detroit, Visit Duesseldorf, VISIT FLORIDA, Visit Fort Myers, Visit Greater Palm Springs, Visit KC, Visit Pensacola, Florida, Visit Portugal, Visit Raleigh, Visit St. Pete-Clearwater, Visit Sweden, Visit Wales, VisitDenmark, VisitEngland, VisitScotland, VisitScotland, Walk Japan, Wightlink Isle of Wight Ferries

About TravMedia

TravMedia is the travel industry's only global media network. Founded in 1999 by Nick Wayland, a former travel editor seeking an easier way to research and report travel news, TravMedia is the one-stop solution trusted by travel PR Professionals and media to network and share press releases, stories, and ideas. The platform hosts thriving online communities and is an essential daily tool for collaborating and developing long-lasting relationships. 

TravMedia provides global travel newsfeeds and connects more than 25,000 travel media and more than 20,000 travel brand PRs worldwide via an online newsroom, press release distribution, events, Journalist Alerts, and daily industry updates. To learn more and register for TravMedia, visit www.travmedia.com. 

About IMM

TravMedia's IMM is the leading travel industry event for travel brands and destinations to connect with the media. In its 14th year in 2026, IMM hosts more than 2,500 media and international travel brands annually in six countries worldwide. International Media Marketplace events in 2026 include IMM North America in New York City on January 21-22; IMM Australia in Sydney on February 26-27; IMM U.K. in London on March 9-10; IMM Germany in Berlin on March 2; IMM France in Paris on March 11; IMM Brazil in Sao Paulo on April 13; and IMM Asia in Singapore October 19-20. 

For more information and registration for IMM 2026 events, visit www.travmedia.com/imm or email imm@travmedia.com.