Members of APL Media’s senior team are attending a series of major travel industry events this autumn, connecting with other leaders across the tourism and travel media industries to discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of travel.  

APL Media’s chairman and co-founder, Anthony Leyens, attended the Sky Media Travel Leaders’ Summit in Malta from 30 September to 1 October. National Geographic Traveller (UK)’s editor-at-large, Pat Riddell has been at the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit this week, 7-9 October, which also took place in Malta. 

Looking ahead, National Geographic Traveller (UK)’s executive editor, Lorna Parkes, will represent the business at ABTA’s annual Travel Convention, taking place for the first time in Madeira from 12-14 October. 

Anthony Leyens at Sky Media Travel Leaders’ Summit 

Held in partnership with VisitMalta, and with TTG Media and National Geographic among its partners, the Sky Media Travel Leaders’ Summit explored the future of travel and the role of marketing in driving growth. Topics included artificial intelligence, changing audience behaviour, accessibility, innovation and the strategies helping travel brands respond to an evolving market. 

See Anthony’s LinkedIn post rounding up his time in Malta: https://lnkd.in/p/gk8ENQ9t  

Pat Ridell at WTTC Global Summit 

Hosted at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, the summit welcomed public- and private-sector representatives to discuss the forces reshaping travel and tourism, with a focus on collaboration, innovation, investment and sustainable growth. 

Business leaders, government representatives, tourism authorities and international organisations all joined to learn how the sector can respond to change and build a more resilient and competitive future. 

Learn more here: Malta 2026 Global Summit 

Lorna Parkes will attend ABTA Travel Convention 

Under the theme of ‘Managing Uncertainty with Confidence’, Lorna and colleagues will explore how travel businesses can respond to disruption, remain agile and prepare for the opportunities and challenges ahead. Sessions cover issues affecting the sector, including changing consumer expectations, resilience, innovation and long-term growth. 

The convention will also provide opportunities to connect with peers and travel journalists, exchange ideas and strengthen relationships across the industry. 

Find out more about the convention: The Travel Convention | ABTA 

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About APL Media    
APL Media is a multi-award-winning content marketing agency and publisher, creating high-quality print, digital and live media across the travel and lifestyle sectors since 1997. It has published National Geographic Traveller (UK) under licence from National Geographic Partners LLC since 2010, alongside brand extensions including guides, events and digital platforms. Its portfolio includes Living360, a digital lifestyle brand spanning wellness, travel, food, sustainability and culture.     

APL Media delivers custom content, branded campaigns and editorial consultancy, internship schemes including Step Up and produces leading events such as the Travel Media Awards. It’s also a leading reseller of advertising for national newspapers. Its trade titles include Postcards and the ASTA Worldwide Destination Guide, with content also created for national newspapers. aplmedia.co.uk