BGTW Better World Symposium

The BGTW Better World Symposium is our annual London conference focused on sustainability, inclusivity and ethics in travel media. The next edition is in January 2027. Listen to the panel recordings from the previous editions.

Sustainability. Ethics. Inclusivity. Responsibility.

Curated by the British Guild of Travel Writers to inspire future impact by you, the BGTW Better World Symposium is more than another sustainability conference. It’s our forum for discussion and debate. For questions and solutions. A series of sessions and inspiring talks all striving towards a Better World for travel media, tourism businesses, and the industry as a whole.

Please select a previous symposium below to listen to the session recordings. Are you a brand or destination passionate about sustainability, ethics and inclusivity in travel media? Get in touch to support the next edition of the BGTW Better World Symposium in January 2027.


2025/2026 BGTW Better World Symposium

The latest edition of our annual symposium, which focuses on sustainability, ethics, and inclusivity in travel media, was held on 19th January 2026 at the London Canal Museum. More than 20 members and guest speakers contributed to six panels and one keynote, attended by nearly 90 attendees. Thank you to our Better World supporters, Minimal Impact Expeditions and The Datai Langakwai.

Listen to the 2026 Panel Recordings

2024 BGTW Better World Symposium

The first BGTW Sustainability Symposium was held in October 2024 in collaboration with Destination Canada and hosted at Hyatt Place London City East, awarded AHEAD’s European Special Award for Sustainability.

Listen to the 2024 Panel Recordings

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Are you a brand or destination passionate about sustainability, ethics and inclusivity in travel media? Support the next edition of the BGTW Better World Symposium in January 2027.
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Join the BGTW to be part of the UK’s only accredited travel media association and enjoy benefits including profile listing, a press card, exclusive discounts, and multiple annual networking and skills development events. Members are offered complimentary tickets the Better World Sympsoium.
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