Global Forum NYC 2017 Prospectus · Lola Travel Paul English CEO, MMGY Clayton Reid Co-Founder, Superfly/Bonnaroo/ Outside Lands Richard Goodstone ... Carlson Wagonlit Travel Cathay

Global ForumNYC 2017

Prospectus

Skift Global Forum is Skift Global Forum is unlike any other event in the travel industry.

Set in New York City, Skift Global Forum is a creative business conference built around the forward-looking trends, challenges and ideas defining the future of travel.

Now in its fourth year, this immersive, 2-day event has become what media, speakers and attendees have called the “TED Talks of travel.”

Skift Global Forum is designed to inspire travel professionals about the business and creative potential of the world’s largest industry through carefully curated talks by industry leaders, thought-provoking panels, interactive exhibitions, and hands-on workshops in an environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and cross-sector learning.

Skift Global Forum 2017 will be hosted at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall in New York City from September 26-27.

Jazz at Lincoln Center’s performing arts complex, Frederick P. Rose Hall, is located in New York City, slightly south of the main Lincoln Center campus and directly adjacent to Columbus Circle, housed inside the Time Warner Center. The complex was designed by acclaimed architect Rafael Viñoly.

Address: Broadway at 60th Street

New York City Subway:59th Street – Columbus Circle(1, 2, A, C, B, D trains)

Venue

Confirmed Speakers [2017 to date]

CEO, TripAdvisor

Stephen Kaufer

2017 Skift Global Forum NYC Speakers Include:

CEO, Delta Airlines

Edward H. Bastian

President & CEO, Teague

John Barratt

CEO, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

Richard D. Fain

CEO, Expedia

Dara Khosrowshahi

President & CEO,Wyndham Hotel Group

Geoff Ballotti

President & CEO, Hilton WW

Christopher Nassetta

CEO, The Priceline Group

Glenn Fogel

CEO, Union Square Hospitality Group

Danny Meyer

President & CEO, Marriott International Inc.

Arne Sorenson

CEOLindblad Expeditions

Sven-Olof Lindblad

COOAMAN

Roland Fasel

CMOTourism Australia

Lisa Ronson

CMO, La Quinta inns & Suites

Julia Cary

Minister of TourismColombia

Maria Claudia Lacouture

Founder & CEOTripping.com

Jen O’Neal

CMOCarnival Cruise Line

Kathy Tan Mayor

CEO, Vacasa

Eric Breon

Minister of Tourism and Antiquities

Lina Annab

Chief Digital Officer, Lufthansa Group

Dr. Christian Langer

Previous Skift Global Forum Speakers [2014-2016]

Global Head of Hospitality, Airbnb

Chip Conley

CEO, Marriott

Arne Sorenson

CEO, The Travel Corporation

Brett Tollman

CEO, VisitBritain

Sally Balcombe

CEO, Expedia

Dara Khosrowshahi

CEO,Carnival Corporation

Arnold Donald

CEO, Commune Hotels

Niki Leondakis

President and CEO, US Travel Association

Roger Dow

CEO, SliverRail

Aaron Gowell

CEO/Co-Founder,Lola Travel

Paul English

CEO, MMGY

Clayton Reid

Co-Founder, Superfly/Bonnaroo/Outside Lands

Richard Goodstone

Author,James Sanders + Associates

James Sanders

CEO, CB Insights

Anand Sanwal

Managing Partner, Standard Hotels International

Amar Lalvan

President & CEO Booking.com

Gillian Tans

CEO, Wolff Olins

Ije Nwokorie

Co-Founder, Student.com

Shakil Khan

Founder and COO, Bunkhouse

Liz Lambert

CEO, Generator Hostels

Fredrik Korallus

Audience With Super Early Bird Tickets sold out, Skift Global Forum 2017 expects to see 1,000+ travel professionals from across all sectors in attendance.

Last year, over 1,000 travel professionals from 450+ companies (representing 11 countries) attended Skift Global Forum. Companies in attendance have included:

Abercrombie & Kent Accenture Aeromexico Airbnb Allianz Global

Assistance AmadeusAmerican

ExpressAssociated

Press Best WesternBoeing

Commercial Airplanes

Booking.comBrazilian

Tourism Board (Embratur)

Carlson Wagonlit Travel Cathay

Pacific Club Med CNBC Delta ExpediaCondé Nast Traveler

Commune Hotels & Resorts

Facebook Four Seasons Hotels GoGo Google Hilton

Worldwide Hyatt IHG Kimpton Hotels JetBlue LinkedIn

Marriott Mastercard National Geographic

NYC & Company Priceline Sabre Starwood

HotelsThe New York

TimesTourism Australia

Travel + Leisure

Travel Channel TripAdvisor U.S. Travel

Association Uber United Airlines Virgin Atlantic Virtuoso Visa Visit Britain Wyndham

Hotel Group

Sectors you’ll find at SGF:Hospitality, Airlines, Cruises, Online Travel, Corporate Travel, Tourism, Destinations, Travel Agents, Tour Operators, Marketing, Advertising, Media, Tech, Digital

How We Integrate Sponsors into Skift Global ForumAt Skift Global Forum, we approach sponsorships in a thoughtful, experiential way. Our sponsor activations are unique when compared to other conference models. We create custom integrated solutions to amplify your messaging and help create business connections with high-level attendees in a creative, innovative environment.

Join a Skift Editor on the main stage for a high-level, 10-minute discussion about a trend or challenge shaping your sector.

● 10-minutes of stage time brand talk or case study with

Skift Editor

● 4x Event Tickets ($13.5K value)

● 25% off discount code for additional event tickets

● Logo on event marketing and promotion

● Video Recap on Skift.com, post-event

● Speaker Bio in Skift Forum Magazine

Panel Discussion

Engage an audience of 75+ with a 45-minute strategy workshop over lunch.

● 45-min curated presentation hosted by sponsor and

presented in partnership with Skift




● Opportunity to provide company-branded promotional

material and giveaway at workshop

● Special Custom Workshop signage

● Lead information from pre-registered attendees (est. 75)

Trend Workshops

Align with the most cutting-edge trends in the global travel industry. This editorially-driven event will place sponsor leaders alongside Skift editors as hosts of a private workshop that breaks down the trends shaping travel.

● 45-min editorially curated presentation, hosted by Skift and sponsor




● Opportunity to provide company-branded promotional material and

giveaway at workshop

● Includes media package of 1 sponsored posts + promotion on Skift.com

● Special Workshop signage

● Lead information from pre-registered attendees (est. 75)

Skift Deep Dive Workshops

Skift will facilitate in planning and hosting a private, informal dinner and networking experience to connect your brand with 10-12 executives at a design-forward location in New York City.

● Skift will source location (12 attendees total)

● Includes 4x tickets ($13.5K value)



● Skift Editor will be present at the dinner to facilitate conversation

● Skift will send formal invites to Sponsor’s attendee wishlist

● Logo on cocktail reception sign and menu

*Food and beverage cost not included

Mastermind Dinner

Skift will facilitate a private dinner and networking experience to connect your brand with our Skift Global Forum speakers at a design-forward location nearby the event venue.

● Join 10-12 SGF speakers for a private dining experience with

Skift Founder/CEO, Rafat Ali and Skift

Co-Founder/Editor-In-Chief, Jason Clampet

● 4x event tickets ($13.5K est value)

● 25% off discount code for event tickets


● Skift will send formal invites

● Logo on cocktail reception sign and menu

*Food and beverage cost not included

Speakers Dinner

Bring your brand to life with an exclusive opportunity to take over the Green Room and / or Meeting Room space with a branded takeover in Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall to create an immersive and memorable experience for attendees.

Ideas include hotel spa experience, business class lounge, showroom for emerging travel technology, or anything in between. A Room Takeover is a high-impact brand experience.

Meeting Room / Green Room Takeover Sponsorships (Custom Pricing)

Engage attendees with an exhibit booth in the main walkway exhibitor area.

● Exhibit space (table, linen, 2 chairs, internet, power




Placement is first come, first serve

Exhibitor Booth

Engage attendees with an exhibit stand (2 chairs and a high boy) in the main walkway exhibitor area.

● Exhibit space in main walkway exhibitor area

● 1x event tickets ($3.3K value)



Placement is first come, first serve

Exhibitor Stand

Become the exclusive sponsor of the official kick off party and networking event for Skift Global Forum 2017, to be hosted Monday Night, September 25, 2017 (Day before Forum.)

● 3–4 minute announcement at party



● Logo/branding on cocktail reception signage

● Opportunity to provide branded promotional items

*Food & Beverage costs not included

Kick-Off Party Sponsor

Enable Skift Forum attendees to connect over coffee and snacks during morning and afternoon networking breaks each day.

● OnStage Recognition




● Signage on food and beverage with company logo

Limited availability

Networking Break Sponsorships

Party with Skift and your new connections as the exclusive host of the cocktail & networking reception, after the close of Day 1 or 2’s sessions in Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall.

● 60-minute cocktail reception on site at event




● Full Page 4C Ad in Skift Global Forum Magazine

● Logo on cocktail reception sign




Cocktail Party

Kick-start each day as the exclusive breakfast sponsor for Skift Global Forum attendees.






Breakfast Sponsorship

● Branding upon WiFi log-in





Wi-Fi Sponsorship

● Branding on attendee badges




Lanyard

● Branded power stations




Power Up Charging Stations

With Skift Global Forum livestream, your brand brings the conference to life for attendees around the world.

● On stage recognition● 4x Event Tickets ($13.5K value)● 25% off discount code for event tickets● Logo on event marketing and promotion

Livestream Sponsorship

Open the Skift Global Forum App with your brand logo. The Skift Global Forum app is offered free to all attendees so they can engage and network with everyone in attendance at the event. All speaker programming, attendee and speaker contact information, and real-time conference updates from the Skift team can be found in the app, making it the #1 go to resource for forum attendees.

● Full Screen Ad 1242 x 2208 px, 1536 x 2048 px




App Sponsorship

The Skift Take Studio is a series of backstage video and podcast interviews with Skift Forum speakers. Through this partnership, Skift aligns sponsor with compelling conversations about trends shaping travel from top C-suite executives.

● 4 video / podcast interviews featuring key Skift Forum Speakers



● Video Interview with Sponsor CEO/ CMO

● Co-branding on Skift-created landing page and supporting

digital content and distribution over Skift.com, newsletters,

and social media between Q2-Q4 2017

● Exclusive partnership content landing page

Skift Take Studio

Thank You Contact us for more details on our sponsorship opportunities. Have a sponsorship activation in mind that you didn’t see? Let us know and we’ll work with you on a custom package.

Carolyn Kremins, President [email protected]

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Global Forum NYC 2017 Prospectus · Lola Travel Paul English CEO, MMGY Clayton Reid Co-Founder, Superfly/Bonnaroo/ Outside Lands Richard Goodstone ... Carlson Wagonlit Travel Cathay