ICRT global Annual Conference and presentation of the 2026 Global RT Awards

Date: Monday 2 November Time: 14:00 to 17:15 pm

Location: The Line, 58 Victoria Embankment, Blackfriars, London EC4 0DS (5-minute walk from Blackfriars), followed by cash bar informal networking drinks at the nearby Hyatt Blackfriars, Leaf and Cane Bar.

Programme

14:00 to 14:30 Welcome reception

14.30 to 14:45 Delivering Responsible Tourism
Keynote: Matt Callaghan, COO easyJet holidays

14:45 to 15:25 Creating Economic Impact
Introduction: Emeritus Professor Harold Goodwin launching a new methodology for evaluating economic benefit, followed by a panel discussion

15:25 to 16:05 Taking Responsibility for Rebalancing Tourism
Keynote: Patrick Torrent, Executive Director, Catalan Tourism Agency: Destination experience of rebalancing tourism for communities and visitors, followed by a panel discussion

16:05 to 16:25 Break

16:25 to 17:15 Global Responsible Tourism Awards
Keynote: The Hon Anthony Mahler, Minister of Tourism, Youth, Sport and Diaspora Relations, the Belize Tourism Board

GLOBAL RESPONSIBLE TOURISM AWARDS: Adapting to Climate Change Championing Culture, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Local Economic Benefit, Nature Positive Regenerative Tourism

17.30 Informal Networking at The Hyatt Blackfriars Leaf and Cane Bar (2 minutes walk) 19, New Bridge Street, London EC4V 6DB

To register for the conference

· To attend https://icrt.global/icrt-2026-global-summit-rsvp/

· Virtual attendance https://learning.icrt.global/products/live_events/icrt-global-summit