A total of 250 delegates are set to attend Aspire’s Leaders of Luxury conference in London next week. 

The full-day, in-person event will be held in partnership with headline sponsor Air Charter Service at Andaz London Liverpool Street on November 16. 

Sessions will focus on market trends and post-pandemic recovery, rebuilding loyalty among high-net-worth individuals and marketing to niche luxury sectors.

A panel discussion on the wider issues surrounding sustainability has also been announced, featuring Joss Kent, chief executive of andBeyond; Dan Luddington, vice president of development at Small Luxury Hotels of the World; Byanne Akbor, CSR committee founding member at Carrier; and Katie Terrington, owner of Katie Terrington Private Travel and a founding member of The Conscious Travel Foundation.

Other speakers include:

Lydia Slater, editor-in-chief, Harper's Bazaar 

Jo Rzymowska, chief executive and president, Celebrity Cruises

Helen Brocklebank, chief executive, Walpole

Filip Boyen, chief executive, Forbes Travel Guide

Jo Causon, chief executive, Institute of Customer Service

Tom Marchant, co-founder, Black Tomato

Michala Chatel, managing partner, Ultima Collection

Piers Schmidt, founder, Luxury Branding

Timothy Kelly, executive vice president and managing director, Atlantis Dubai

Helen Beck, head of global sales excellence, Explora Journeys

Uwern Jong, founder, OutThere magazine

Alex Cheatle, founder, Ten Lifestyle Group

Claire Moore, managing director, Peakes Travel Elite

Mike Gatting, former England cricket captain

Jessie Howes, private jets director at Air Charter Service, said: “We are delighted to be sponsoring Aspire’s Leaders of Luxury and cannot wait to meet face-to-face with people again. It will be amazing to be in the same room as some of the travel trade’s biggest names for the first time in almost two years."

Aspire features writer Erica Bush added: “After switching to a virtual conference in 2020, we’re over the moon to be inviting delegates to our landmark Leaders of Luxury conference once again. The travel sector has faced its biggest challenge to date and it has undoubtedly impacted the wants and needs of affluent travellers. 
“We’re delighted to welcome a brilliant roster of speakers who will no doubt deliver insightful and interesting content for our attendees.”

Invitations for Leaders of Luxury have already been sent out. To register your interest for next year’s event, please email erica.bush@travelweekly.co.uk.