jessica@jessicamatthias.com
JESSICA MATTHIAS
Jessica Matthias is a sustainability leader, communications expert and keynote speaker for the travel industry. If you want someone who's fluent in climate strategy and PR nuance, has experienced travel to upwards of 80 countries, and masters the art of not sounding like a robot, Jessica is your person.
Transforming travel businesses for tomorrow
Sustainability leader
Communications expert
Keynote speaker
Moderator
Jessica is passionate about enabling responsible travel across the globe, and believes everyone should have the opportunity to thrive through travel. With 17 years in sustainability, public relations, and investor relations, she has worked with multinational companies across the travel industry - including the luxury, hospitality, tourism, aviation, and business travel sectors.
Strategic services that drive results
Sustainability strategy
Transform your travel business with comprehensive sustainability frameworks. From Science-Based Targets to ESG reporting and stakeholder engagement strategies.
Communications excellence
Global communications strategies that align with commercial goals. Media relations, employee engagement and thought leadership across multiple markets.
Keynote speaking and
Energetic delivery and inspiring presentations on emerging trends in sustainable travel, industry innovation, resilience, and leadership. Tailored to your audience and objectives.
Proven leadership in sustainability
Lead for Sustainability, Sabre Corporation
Jessica built a sustainability department from scratch for one of the world's largest listed travel technology companies. She launched Travel Positive, Sabre's new global sustainability framework, which included a Science-Based Targets commitment and roadmap, enhanced annual ESG reporting, sustainability-focused product development, and the Travel Positive Program, Sabre's new sustainability employee engagement initiative.
Speaking topics that inspire ideas
Emerging trends in sustainable travel
Discover the latest innovations, consumer behaviors, and technological advancements shaping the future of responsible tourism worldwide
Innovation & technology
Find out how technology enables more sustainable travel experiences and operational efficiency across the industry
Building resilient organisations
Uncover leadership strategies for navigating change, crisis management, and creating sustainable competitive advantages.
Overcoming adversity
Learn lessons from someone who's gone from a single teenage mother of a severely disabled child, to one of the travel industry's most well-known sustainability leaders
Trusted by industry leaders
Global travel companies
Jessica has worked with a range of well-known brands, including Choice Hotels International, IBB Hotels, Kennedy Space Center, Phocuswright, Arival and Voyage Prive.
Travel industry events
From emceeing at major travel industry events, to curating impactful communications strategies, Jessica has helped steer agenda's for some of travel's largest conferences.
Tourism boards and DMOs
From creating initiatives driving visitor growth for the Vienna Tourist Board to delivering focus groups for Visit Oman, Jessica understands how to drive sustainable tourism.
International stages
Jessica has delivered keynotes for shows such as ITB Berlin, The Business Travel Show, GBTA Sustainability Summit, A World for Travel, and various corporate leadership summits.
Global Impact & Recognition
80
Countries visited
Deep cultural understanding and global perspective from extensive travel experience
20+
Markets delivered
Successful projects across diverse geographies from Europe to Africa to Asia-Pacific
17
Years expertise
Proven track record in sustainability, communications, and travel industry leadership
World-class education & credentials
1
Leading Sustainable Corporations Programme
University of Oxford, Saïd Business School - Advanced leadership training in corporate sustainability strategy and implementation
2
MCIPR Diploma in Public Relations
University of London, Birkbeck - Professional certification in strategic communications and reputation management
3
Film & Communications Degree
University of Surrey - 2:1 honors, foundation in media, communications theory, and creative content development
4
Certified Carbon Literate
Professional certification in carbon management, climate action, and environmental impact assessment for business applications
From London to the world
Jessica's mission is clear: to help the travel industry achieve responsible growth, creating positive environmental and social impact. From press conferences in Rome to launch events on the River Zambezi, she brings global perspective to every project.
Ready to transform your travel business?
Don't let your competitors lead in sustainability. Partner with an expert who's already driven change at global scale. Let's create your roadmap to responsible growth.
jessica@jessicamatthias.com