January
3 conferences
Travel Adventure Show – Washington DC
When: January 17
Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC, USA
Website: https://www.traveladventureshow.com/
Connects travelers, operators, and tourism brands with global destinations. Features expert speakers, cultural stages, and exhibitors specializing in experiential and adventure-focused travel.
New York Travel & Adventure Show
When: January 24–25
Location: Javits Center, New York City, USA
Website: https://www.traveladventureshow.com/
Gathers destinations, tour companies, and adventure travel brands. The program includes keynote speakers, destination theater presentations, and exhibitor zones for planning upcoming journeys.
INTIX Annual Conference & Exhibition
When: January 26–29
Location: Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, USA
The global gathering for professionals in ticketing and live entertainment, including tourism-related venues and attractions. Attendees explore technology, distribution, and customer experience topics that shape how travelers access events and experiences.
February
2 conferences
SITE Global Conference
When: February 12–15
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Website: https://siteglobal.com/
The flagship event for incentive travel and motivational experiences professionals. Brings together corporate buyers, agencies, and destination partners to share insights on incentive program design, engagement, and business impact.
Chicago Travel Show
When: February 21–22
Location: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, Illinois, USA
Website: https://www.chicagotravelshow.com/
Connects travelers with domestic and international destinations, cruise lines, and tour operators. Attendees can learn from travel experts, attend destination presentations, and plan upcoming trips.
March
5 conferences
ITB Berlin 2026
When: March 3–5
Location: Berlin ExpoCenter City, Berlin, Germany
Website: https://www.itb.com/
Celebrating its 60th anniversary, ITB Berlin is the world's leading travel trade show with exhibitors from 180+ countries. The show floor covers Adventure Tourism, Business Travel, Luxury Travel, Medical Tourism, and Travel Technology. Running in parallel is the ITB Berlin Convention, the leading think tank of the tourism industry. Over 100,000 visitors attend annually.
Destination Australia Conference
When: March 19
Location: Centrepiece Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia
Website: https://www.tourism.australia.com/
Tourism Australia's annual industry conference. Industry leaders share insights and updates covering aviation, marketing trends, distribution strategy, and sustainable growth across the sector.
Central Australian Tourism Exchange (CATE)
When: March 23–24
Location: Alice Springs Convention Centre, Alice Springs, Australia
Central Australia's flagship tourism expo and trade event. Connects local tourism operators with 25+ ATEC buyers, Visitor Information Centre teams, and key tourism decision-makers through structured one-on-one appointments. Includes a consumer-facing travel expo evening.
Visit North Carolina Tourism Conference
When: March 16–18
Location: Asheville, North Carolina, USA
Website: https://www.visitnc.com/
The state's flagship annual tourism gathering for destination marketing organizations, government tourism officials, and travel industry partners. Draws delegates from across the US and international markets including Canada, UK, Germany, and Australia. Workshops cover infrastructure development, visitor management, and sustainable tourism practices.
Heartland Travel Showcase
When: March 6
Location: Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum, Owensboro, Kentucky, USA
Brings together group travel planners and tourism suppliers from the central United States and nearby regions for networking, presentations, and product showcases.
April
2 conferences
Arival 360 | Valencia
When: April 27–29
Location: Valencia, Spain
The premier European conference for creators and sellers of tours, activities, experiences, and attractions. Features an Executive Summit focused on the most pressing challenges in destination experiences, and an AI Forum for Destination Experiences. Sessions available in English and Spanish with AI-powered translation in 15+ languages. Attracts operators, OTAs, tech innovators, and marketers from across Europe and beyond.
WTM Latin America
When: April 14–16
Location: Expo Center Norte, São Paulo, Brazil
Website: https://www.wtm.com/latin-america/
A key B2B trade show for Latin American travel markets. Connects international buyers with regional suppliers, destinations, and operators, backed by a conference program on market trends and opportunities.
May
5 conferences
Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE26)
When: May 10–14
Location: Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide, Australia
Website: https://www.tourism.australia.com/
The 46th edition of Tourism Australia's largest annual trade event. Attracts approximately 2,500 tourism industry members from across Australia and 30+ countries. Brings together Australian visitor economy businesses with international tourism wholesalers and retailers for scheduled business appointments and networking events. Includes pre- and post-event familiarisation programs.
PATA Annual Summit
When: May 11–13
Location: Gyeongju and Pohang, South Korea
Website: https://www.pata.org/
The Pacific Asia Travel Association's flagship summit for travel and tourism leaders across the Asia-Pacific region. Focused on sustainable tourism, regional trends, and partnership development.
U.S. Travel's IPW
When: May 17–21
Location: Broward County Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA
Website: https://www.ipw.com/
The United States' flagship inbound travel trade show and the country's largest single driver of international tourism. Brings together 1,700+ international buyers, 1,200+ U.S. travel suppliers, and 550+ journalists and media from 70+ countries. Features tens of thousands of pre-scheduled appointments and curated networking events. Each cycle is reported to generate nearly 11 million international visitors and $26+ billion in future travel spending.
4th IAGTO European Convention
When: May 18–20
Location: Malaga City, Costa del Sol, Spain
Website: https://www.iagto.com/
Organized by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO). Brings together golf tour operators, destination representatives, and golf tourism suppliers from across Europe for business appointments and industry discussions.
IMEX Frankfurt
When: May 19–21
Location: Messe Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany
Website: https://www.imex-frankfurt.com/
A leading global expo for the meetings, incentives, conferences, and events (MICE) industry. Connects venues, destinations, and suppliers with buyers and event planners from around the world.
AdventureELEVATE Europe
When: May 19–21
Location: Val d'Aran, Catalonia, Spain
Website: https://events.adventuretravel.biz/
Organized by the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA). A focused gathering for adventure travel professionals in Europe covering responsible tourism, operator strategy, and destination development.
June
4 conferences
Arival 360 | Brisbane
When: June 22–24
Location: Royal International Convention Centre, Brisbane, Australia
A three-day, in-person conference for creators and sellers of tours, activities, attractions, and multi-day experiences across Oceania and APAC. Focused on booking technology, distribution strategy, pricing, guest experience, and AI. Sessions are built to encourage comparison, debate, and practical problem-solving. This is Arival's first dedicated event in the region.
17th North America Golf Tourism Convention (NAC)
When: June 22–24
Location: Iberostar Selection Paraiso Lindo, Riviera Maya, Mexico
Website: https://www.iagto.com/nac
Organized by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO). The premier North American gathering for golf tourism operators, destinations, and suppliers. Structured around business appointments, networking, and destination showcases.
EsportsTravel Summit
When: June 23–25
Location: Cincy Region (Greater Cincinnati), Ohio, USA
Website: https://www.esportstravelsummit.com/
Organized by SportsTravel magazine. Explores the intersection of esports events and travel, connecting event organizers, destination marketers, and hospitality professionals.
Canadian Meetings + Events Expo
When: June (date TBC)
Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Canada
Website: https://www.meecanada.com/
Connects Canadian event planners with venues, destinations, and suppliers from across North America and beyond. Education sessions and a trade show floor support the full meetings and events lifecycle.
July
1 conference
Destinations International Annual Convention
When: July 21–23
Location: Oregon Convention Center, Portland, Oregon, USA
The global association for destination marketing organizations (DMOs) hosts its flagship annual convention. Brings together 800+ destination marketing leaders for three days of tactical sessions, peer case studies, and direct networking. Topics include revenue growth, stakeholder engagement, community relations, workforce retention, and organizational positioning. Includes the Visitor Services Summit (July 21) and Summer CDME certification courses (July 18–21).
August
1 conference
PATA Travel Mart
When: August 18–20
Location: Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Website: https://www.pata.org/
The Pacific Asia Travel Association's major B2B travel marketplace. Connects international buyers with travel suppliers, destinations, and tourism operators from across the Asia-Pacific region.
September
2 conferences
Adventure Travel World Summit (ATWS) – Québec
When: September 14–17
Location: Québec City, Canada
Website: https://events.adventuretravel.biz/
Organized by the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA). The premier global gathering for the adventure travel industry, covering responsible tourism, destination development, and sustainable operator practices. Held in one of North America's most distinctive historic cities.
Skift Global Forum
When: September 22–24
Location: Javits Center, New York City, USA
A premier senior-level gathering for global travel industry leaders. Topics span the full spectrum of travel trends including technology, consumer behavior, sustainability, and the future of destinations. Organized by Skift, the travel industry's leading research and media company.
October
6 conferences
Arival 360 | Spokane
When: October 13–16
Location: Spokane Convention Center, Spokane, Washington, USA
The North American edition of the leading conference for tours, activities, attractions, and experiences. Brings together operators of all sizes, tech innovators, OTAs, and marketers to collaborate, share research, and shape the future of the experiences sector. Features research presentations, peer-to-peer sessions, and direct access to industry executives and decision-makers.
IGTM – International Golf Travel Market
When: October 19–23
Location: Cannes, France
Website: https://www.igtmarket.com/
The world's leading B2B marketplace for golf tourism. Connects golf destinations, resorts, and tour operators with international buyers through pre-scheduled appointments and networking events.
Global Tourism Forum Annual Meeting
When: October 26–27
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Website: https://www.globaltourismforum.org/
An annual high-level gathering of tourism ministers, destination leaders, and industry executives to discuss global tourism policy, sustainability, and strategic direction.
ATEC Meeting Place
When: October 26–28
Location: Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Website: https://www.atec.net.au/
Brings together 500+ delegates including approximately 120 international travel buyers from the USA, UK, Greater China, Singapore, and New Zealand. Includes structured business meetings, destination showcases, and a conferencing program focused on international tourism growth.
Destinations International Fall Forum
When: October 20–22
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
A focused fall gathering for destination marketing professionals. Covers operational challenges, emerging trends, and peer-to-peer learning for DMO staff at all levels.
IMEX America
When: October 12–15
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Website: https://www.imexamerica.com/
North America's top trade show for the global meetings, incentives, conferences, and events industry. Connects planners with venues, destinations, and suppliers from around the world through pre-scheduled appointments and education sessions.
November
3 conferences
World Travel Market (WTM) London
When: November 3–5
Location: ExCeL London, London, England, UK
Website: https://www.wtm.com/london/
One of the world's most influential travel trade shows. Brings together 50,000+ travel professionals from 182 countries for B2B meetings, industry forums, and destination showcases across leisure, business, luxury, and adventure travel segments.
The Luxury Travel Fair
When: November 5–8
Location: Olympia, London, England, UK
Website: https://www.luxurytravelfair.com/
A premium consumer and trade event focused on high-end travel experiences, exclusive destinations, and bespoke tour offerings. Connects affluent travelers and luxury travel advisors with top-tier operators and destinations.
IBTM World Barcelona
When: November 17–19
Location: Fira Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
Website: https://www.ibtmworld.com/
The world's leading event for the meetings, incentives, conferences, and events (MICE) industry. Features thousands of pre-scheduled buyer-supplier appointments, a packed education program, and networking events drawing professionals from 150+ countries.
December
1 conference
ILTM Cannes – International Luxury Travel Market
When: December 7–10
Location: Palais des Festivals, Cannes, France
Website: https://www.iltm.net/
The world's most exclusive luxury travel trade event. Connects luxury travel advisors and agencies with the finest hotels, tour operators, and destination experiences from around the globe through highly curated, pre-scheduled appointments.