Start-up innovation Camp & summit, January 2022

The World Tourism Forum Lucerne organized the Start-Up Innovation Camp & Summit in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE on 18 & 19 January. With about 150 guests including even His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, 13 speakers and 12 selected start-ups the event was a great success.

Front Runners, November 2021

We joined forces with World Travel Market London and Travel Forward to find and support technology start-ups who are profound catalysts for change, unlocking new innovations and providing much needed sustainable solutions and inspiration to the Travel, Tourism and Hospitality industry. Take a closer look here.

free online meetup, june 2021

Following the success of our first virtual event in April, we ran another free Online Meetup on Tuesday 22 June. A fantastic selection of speakers joined us from around the world to share their insights on #movingforward and creating a better, fairer and more sustainable tourism industry for us all.

free online meetup, april 2021

World Tourism Forum Lucerne ran its first free Online Meetup. Well over 2000 participants signed up for the virtual event, in which an illustrious line-up of speakers discussed the future of tourism. The event ended with a virtual networking session, connecting members of the travel, tourism and hospitality community from around the world.

Swiss Start-Up Innovation Camp 2019

8 NOVEMBER IN LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND

For the second time, World Tourism Forum Lucerne was on the search for the best Swiss tourism-related start-ups! WTFL Swiss Start-Up Innovation Camp is a full day event of start-up pitches, trainings, keynote speeches and workshops for young entrepreneurs and industry people.

Start-Up Community Meetup 2019

5 NOVEMBER DURING WTM LONDON 2019

Twice per year, World Tourism Forum Lucerne gathers all the Start-Up Alumni members and new contacts for a creative workshop and fun networking. This is the time when you can catch up with your old friends, jury members, WTFL team, but also meet new investors and industry experts from around the world!

Swiss Start-Up Innovation Camp 2018

9 November 2018, Lucerne, Switzerland

For the first time in Switzerland, WTFL was searching for the most innovative Swiss business in the travel, tourism and hospitality industry. A full day of start-up pitches, coaching, stimulus sessions and workshops was held at Schweizerische Hotelfachschule Luzern. Find out more.

THINK TANK 2018

2-3 MARCH 2018 COSTA NAVARINO, PELOPONNESE, GREECE

WTFL Think Tank is a highly focused, top level and strategic body. Every year the Think Tank convenes in some part of the world and gathers the most influential 50 tourism decision makers, such as political leadership, CEOs, financial experts and thought leaders. 

WTFL Think Tank 2018 took place in Costa Navarino, Peloponnese, Greece. Find out more information here.

World tourism forum lucerne 2017

4-5 May 2017 Lucerne, Switzerland

500 participants from over 75 countries gathered for the 5th World Tourism Forum Lucerne. Under the topic "Stay relevant in uncertain times" the Forum focused on how to stay successful in the face of changes and challenges in today's often turbulent times.

Have a look at the Highlights of World Tourism Forum Lucerne 2017!

Talent boost 2016

14 April 2016 São pAULO, BRAZIL

The 2nd WTFL Talent Boost took place in São Paulo alongside our partner university, Universidade de São Paulo. On this day, Talent Management experts, government officials and academia came together to discuss the trends affecting talent management and develop an effective action plan to tackle the challenges faced. 

World Tourism Forum Lucerne 2015

23-24 April 2015 Lucerne, Switzerland

World Tourism Forum Lucerne 2015 was a great success, with over 450 CEOs, industry leaders and experts coming from 65 different nationalities. Learn more about the WTFL 2015 and delve into the topic "Talents, Innovation & Sustainable Development: Walk the Talk!" by watching this video.

World Tourism Forum Lucerne 2013

18-19 April 2013 Lucerne, Switzerland

The 3rd World Tourism Forum Lucerne attracted executives, leaders and experts from the private and public sector. In plenary sessions, workshops, panel discussions, a world café and networking breaks, the participants discussed future challenges and strategies of the tourism industry focusing on the topics "Global Shift, Green Growth, Talents and New Marketing".

World Tourism Forum Lucerne 2011

13-15 April 2011 Lucerne, Switzerland 

The dynamic plenary discussions, breakout sessions, workshops, and the World Café at World Tourism Forum Lucerne 2011 strongly focussed on sustainability in tourism. The refreshing exchange of ideas about the topic "Sustainability in tourism: Challenges, pathways and intelligent business models" inspired CEOs, business leaders and Young Talents from the travel, tourism and hospitality industry. 

World Tourism Forum Lucerne 2009

22-24 APRIL 2009 LUCERNE, Switzerland

At the 1st World Tourism Forum Lucerne, more than 130 global leaders from 23 countries gathered to discuss their opinions, exchange ideas and evaluate options for the future of the tourism industry. The long-term interest for the industry was their main interest. These perspectives lie in more sustainable products with a focus on the environment and a customer who demands rich personal experiences.