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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 moderating

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