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Conferences, Panels & Keynotes

Globetrender editor, founder and CEO, Jenny Southan, is a seasoned public speaker with a unique perspective on the trends shaping the travel industry, from luxury experiences and emerging destinations to technology’s impact on the future of exploration.

Whether delivering keynote presentations for up to 2,000 people, moderating (or participating in) panels, leading workshops or anchoring webinars, she is well versed in sharing future-focused insights and case studies that resonate with audiences worldwide.

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Audiences

Drawing from deep industry expertise and proprietary research, Globetrender’s presentations are designed to inspire, educate and empower businesses to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving world.

Globetrender has delivered presentations for international conferences, corporate events, media events, hospitality groups, banks, tech companies, consultancies, tourism boards, museums and more.

Our goal is to deliver insights that can drive meaningful change and help businesses anticipate and respond to what’s next.



Previous Event Bookings

  • Virtuoso Symposium, Dubai
  • International Hotel Investment Forum, Berlin
  • Arabian Travel Market, Dubai
  • Dubai Future Forum
  • Walpole “Art of British Luxury Hospitality” Summit, London
  • Leading Hotels of the World Summit, Gstaad and Munich
  • Ministry of Tourism of Italy annual conference, Italy
  • Discover New England Summit, Boston


Broadcast

Jenny Southan is a regular travel trend commentator for BBC radio, as well as other national and international stations.

She also has live TV presenting experience. She has been a guest on Australia's Today Show and has anchored the virtual FlightPlan conference.

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Public Speaking

Who We Are

Globetrender is the world's leading travel trend forecasting agency and online magazine dedicated to the future of travel.

Founded in 2015 by award-winning travel journalist Jenny Southan, Globetrender works with travel brands, tourism boards, hospitality companies, airlines, airports, advertising agencies and consultancies.

Our evidence-based trend forecasting is based on human behaviour rather than human opinion, and is set on a foundation of expertly curated data and journalistic research.

What We Do

Globetrender knows the future of travel.

We give professionals the knowledge they need to future-proof their businesses through actionable strategic foresight.

We help you to:
Make informed decisions
Anticipate change
Identitly new revenue streams
Enhance brand resilience
Drive innovation

Our Methodology

At Globetrender we focus on qualitative research and expert insights under-pinned by quantitative data from multiple sources.

Innovation is at the root of every trend, so we report on what is new and disruptive in our online magazine. The Identification of trends is based on: intelligent Intuition, Observation and Investigation.

For every micro" trend, we also consider the "macro" trends that represent the wider cultural shifts in consumer desires, motivations, values and behaviours around the world. These are based on Social, Technological, Economic, Environmental and Political (STEEP) forces.

Consulting

Trend forecasting is essential for informing business decisions, reducing risks and inspiring new ways of thinking.

Discover:
How to identify opportunities at a time of crisis How to make sense of changes taking place in the industry
Key trends relevant to your business How other companies are innovating
Strategies for the road ahead
Insights into what travel editors and journalists want How to think creatively and identity opportunities
Action plans and solutions to key problems
Key takeaways

Trend Reports

Globetrender frequently produces bespoke trend reports for clients, either for external or internal use.

These projects are useful for:
PR campaigns
Thought leadership
Business strategy

Globetrender also works with sponsors to bring projects we are passionate about into the public domain.

Upon the request of clients, we can partner with third-party market research companies to provide fresh quantitative data on consumer sentiment.

Podcast

Hosted by founder Jenny Southan, Globetrender's podcast, Blue Sky Thinking presents the visionary entrepreneurs and innovators whose big ideas are shaping the future of travel.

Newsletters

Price: Free
How often: Weekly
Audience: Consumers
Price: Paid
How often: Bi-Monthly
Audience: Professionals
Price: Paid
How often: Bi-Monthly
Audience: Professionals

Events

Globetrender excels in organising thought-provoking events for companies and media, from trend report launches and panel discussions, to media breakfasts and keynote speeches.

Workshops

Think Like a Journalist: How to use Trade Secrets to Super-Charge Your Business
Audience: Travel PR Companies
Superhuman Storytelling: Generative AI for the New Productivity Frontier
Audience: Travel Marketers, Brand Strategists, Comms Pros

Public Speaking

Globetrender editor, founder and CEO Jenny Southan is available to book for public speaking engagements.

Contact

If you would like to contact Globetrender or submit press releases, please email editor and founder Jenny Southan at jenny@globetrender.com
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