Events calendar
Upcoming travel industry conferences
The trade shows where tourism boards, travel-tech companies and hotel groups meet — with dates, venues and organizers in one place. Dates come from each organizer; confirm on the official site before you book.
Next up · North America
IMEX America 2026
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA · October 13–15, 2026
The meetings, incentives, conferences and events industry's big North American show: suppliers, destinations and planners, plus a programme of workshops.
Next up · Asia
Travel Tech Asia 2026
Singapore · October 21–23, 2026
Travel technology, co-located with ITB Asia: startups and established companies showing booking, distribution and marketing tools.
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The roster
Find the event that matches your goals
Trade fairs for meeting buyers, tech shows for finding tools, and conferences for where the industry is heading. Each card opens the organizer's site.
IMEX America 2026
Mandalay Bay Convention Center · Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
October 13–15, 2026
The meetings, incentives, conferences and events industry's big North American show: suppliers, destinations and planners, plus a programme of workshops.
Organized by IMEX Group
Official site for IMEX America 2026 (opens in a new tab)Travel Tech Asia 2026
Sands Expo & Convention Centre · Singapore
October 21–23, 2026
Travel technology, co-located with ITB Asia: startups and established companies showing booking, distribution and marketing tools.
Organized by Messe Berlin (Singapore)
Official site for Travel Tech Asia 2026 (opens in a new tab)
WTM London 2026
ExCeL London · London, United Kingdom
November 3–5, 2026
World Travel Market: three days of destinations, tour operators and travel businesses meeting to do deals, with a conference programme alongside.
Organized by RX Global
Official site for WTM London 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Phocuswright Conference 2026
The Diplomat Beach Resort · Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, USA
November 17–19, 2026
Where travel, tourism and technology meet: research, executive interviews and startup pitches on where the industry is heading.
Organized by Phocuswright
Official site for Phocuswright Conference 2026 (opens in a new tab)
FITUR 2027
IFEMA Madrid (Feria de Madrid) · Madrid, Spain
January 20–24, 2027
Spain's international tourism trade fair. The first three days are for trade visitors; the weekend opens to the public.
Organized by IFEMA Madrid
Official site for FITUR 2027 (opens in a new tab)
ITB Berlin 2027
Berlin ExpoCenter City · Berlin, Germany
March 16–18, 2027
One of the largest travel trade shows in the world: exhibitors from across tourism and hospitality, with a convention running alongside.
Organized by Messe Berlin
Official site for ITB Berlin 2027 (opens in a new tab)
IPW 2027
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center · New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
May 2–6, 2027
The U.S. Travel Association's inbound trade show: American destinations and travel brands meet international buyers in pre-scheduled appointments.
Organized by U.S. Travel Association
Official site for IPW 2027 (opens in a new tab)
Arabian Travel Market 2027
Dubai World Trade Centre · Dubai, United Arab Emirates
May 3–6, 2027
The Middle East's main travel trade show, where exhibitors and buyers from across the region and beyond meet in Dubai.
Organized by RX Global
Official site for Arabian Travel Market 2027 (opens in a new tab)Build your itinerary
Plan a conference circuit that's worth the flights
Keep momentum between events, and leave time to see the cities you fly into.
- Group events by region
- Line up events on the same continent so you take fewer long-haul flights and spend more time in each destination.
- Block time for meetings
- Keep mornings for sessions and evenings for hosted-buyer meetings and dinners, so neither crowds out the other.
- Write it down as you go
- A shared note or voice memos after each meeting means your team can act on the ideas while they're fresh.
Conference travel checklist
- Confirm appointment schedules, hosted-buyer invites and booth logistics at least 30 days out.
- Get your materials ready — media kit, QR codes, demo videos — so every conversation gets a follow-up.
- Add a day before and after the event for site visits or seeing the host city.
- Debrief with your team while it's fresh: share what you learned, log leads and assign next steps.
Image credits
- IMEX America 2026: Mandalay Bay Convention Center — photo by Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Travel Tech Asia 2026: Sands Expo & Convention Centre — photo by Someformofhuman, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- WTM London 2026: ExCeL London — photo by Kyores, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Phocuswright Conference 2026: The Diplomat Beach Resort — photo by Andyxox, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- FITUR 2027: IFEMA Madrid (Feria de Madrid) — photo by Zarateman, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- ITB Berlin 2027: Berlin ExpoCenter City — photo by Kasa Fue, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- IPW 2027: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center — photo by Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Arabian Travel Market 2027: Dubai World Trade Centre — photo by Hawkeye7, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Research the host city
Conferences are a reason to go — the city is the trip. Check costs, connectivity, and safety before you commit.