The great shake up: consolidation and power shifts in the travel industry

The travel industry is undergoing a structural shift. As economic pressures, funding volatility, and tech disruption accelerate, we’re witnessing a new wave of mergers, acquisitions, and strategic alliances — alongside the rise of new power players and the repositioning of traditional giants.

This session brings together travel leaders and analysts to unpack the forces driving consolidation, the implications for innovation and competitiveness, and what it means for startups, suppliers, and end customers.

Key topics include:

What’s driving the current wave of M&A across OTAs, airlines, tours & activities?

Are we seeing the return of “too big to fail” — or the rise of agile niche leaders?

How funding, private equity, and debt restructuring are redrawing the map

Power dynamics between platforms, content creators, and traditional intermediaries

What it means for innovation, pricing, and consumer choice