Long Beach Airport named headline partner for FTE Global Conference in September 2025

“FTE Global has become the industry’s home for innovation, where the brightest minds from across aviation and beyond come together to reimagine what’s possible,” said Daniel Coleman, Founder and Chairman of Future Travel Experience. “This year in Long Beach, we will showcase real-world solutions and foster the kind of collaboration that moves our industry forward—from transforming passenger journeys to optimizing operations. We are proud to have the support of Long Beach Airport as our Headline Partner in delivering an event that will inspire meaningful change and lasting impact.”

Cynthia Guidry, Director of Long Beach Airport, is among this year’s featured panelists. She will participate in a session focused on airport leadership strategies aimed at maximizing operational efficiency, customer experience, revenue generation and workforce management. Her remarks are expected to address how leaders can prepare their organizations for ongoing changes within the sector.

“FTE Global is such an invaluable opportunity for aviation leaders to collaborate and share their inside knowledge to help take the aviation industry to the next level,” Guidry said. “We are grateful for the chance to represent Long Beach Airport as a Headline Partner on this global stage and look forward to seeing the partnerships that will emerge from this prestigious event.”

Located between Los Angeles and Orange counties, Long Beach Airport provides nonstop service through carriers such as Delta Air Lines, Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines. These airlines connect passengers directly with 21 destinations nationwide—including Hawaii—and offer one-stop connections to nearly 400 cities globally via https://www.lgb.org/destinations.

Long Beach itself is situated along Southern California's coast with a population of about 466,000 residents. The city is known for its downtown area and six miles of beaches. Notable attractions include Queen Mary ship museum, Aquarium of the Pacific, Port of Long Beach and award-winning convention facilities.

Additional information about city services can be found at https://www.longbeach.gov/, while details about airport operations are available at https://www.lgb.org/.