WHEN: Thursday 3 September 2026
WHERE: London, U.K.
Inspire Global Reception & Awards 2026
A GALA EVENING SOLELY DEDICATED TO CELEBRATING POSITIVE IMPACT TOURISM! #STORIESINMOTION
The annual Inspire Global Reception and 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, as well as a raffle, with proceeds donated to a designated positive impact cause.
The Inspire Global Tourism Awards (IGTAs) recognise and honour our un-sung heroes, celebrating destinations, organisations and individuals dedicated to making a genuine positive impact in tourism. #StoriesInMotion
The Reception is for thought-leaders and senior travel industry members from sectors including but not limited to:- destinations, suppliers, tour operators and agents, representation & pr agencies, and industry purpose-driven partners.
We believe positive impact tourism is to create socio-cultural, environmental and economic benefits through tourism, that enrich the lives of both visitors and the host communities.
#IGTAs2026 #StoriesInMotion
Celebrating the positive impact tourism change makers
What you can expect
CONNECT
Network with top sustainable, positive impact tourism influencers and storytellers
COLLABORATE
Pitch ideas and learn about product from destinations, suppliers and operators
CELEBRATE
Celebrate our finalists in 27 categories as judged by our experienced panel and members
There are plenty of travel media awards out there but there were none recognising the positive impact that storytelling can and should have. So well done to Inspire Global for launching these much-needed and timely awards.
Lyn Hughes – Founding Editor, Wanderlust Travel Media
The Awards Countdown
Join us in London along with media, buyers from the UK, Europe and beyond, and a carefully curated collection of suppliers and destinations from across the globe
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