Inspire Global Media Marketplace & Awards 2027

BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS

Become a Partner
CELEBRATING STORYTELLING

Attend the Awards

WHEN: Monday, 19th April 2027
WHERE: 20 Cavendish Square, London, U.K.

Connecting destinations and tourism brands with trusted travel journalists, through meaningful conversations and positive impact storytelling.

Why storytelling matters

Tourism has the power to inspire understanding, strengthen communities, celebrate culture and protect the natural world. But those outcomes don’t happen by accident. They are shaped by the choices made by destinations, tour operators, local communities and travellers every day.

Why human stories matter more than ever

Travel has never needed authentic storytellers more than it does today. As AI changes the way content is produced, trusted journalism, lived experience and human perspective become increasingly valuable. Great travel stories aren’t generated – they’re discovered through curiosity, conversation and connection. They challenge assumptions, celebrate cultures and inspire people to see the world differently.

At Inspire Global, we champion the people behind the stories, because while technology may change how content is created, great travel stories are built on trust between storyteller and community. Trust can never be automated because only people create understanding.

We believe tourism is at its best when visitors and host communities have as much to gain from one another as they have to give.

The only media event and awards exclusively dedicated to Positive Impact Storytelling because Better Stories Create Better Tourism.

✨ INSPIRE – inspiring purposeful travel and meaningful connection

🌱 IMPACT – creating measurable positive outcomes for communities, culture, wildlife, or the environment

📚 INFORM – deepening understanding through authentic and insightful storytelling

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MARKETPLACE TO BUILD AND FOSTER RELATIONSHIPS

The Marketplace on Tuesday 20th April 2027, offers curated media connections with every partner receiving a personalised diary of pre-arranged appointments with relevant journalists, editors, broadcasters and content creators, shaping the future of positive impact tourism!

AWARDS TO CelebratE positive impact storytellers

The Awards (IGMAs) now in their 5th year, take place on Monday 19th April 2027, and celebrate journalists, creators and storytellers whose work inspires purposeful travel while demonstrating tourism’s power to create positive economic, environmental, cultural and social impact.