Hello travel industry professionals! You're probably excited about the return of in-person industry events, so your schedule should be packed with exciting conferences and meetups to attend. However, with so many options, it can be difficult to decide which events to attend and which events to skip this year. So we've rounded up some of the best travel and tourism conferences to attend in 2023. Check out our list below!
Be 2023
From January 18 to 23, 2023
Madrid Spain
Joining the Future 2023 team is a resource for travel professionals and the best way to start the new year off on a high note. Fitur is the leading trade fair for foreign and export markets in Latin America, with a focus on the future of technology and business in tourism, destination management, cruises, the impact of the LGBT+ community, internationalization and more. This year's main topics will focus on promoting travel and tourism in the post-pandemic world, and will focus on, among others, hotel chains, travel agents, tour operators and technology companies.
Travel Adventure Show
February 4-6, 2023 - Washington, DC
March 4-5, 2023 - San Francisco Bay Area
March 25 and 26, 2023 - Atlanta , Georgia
Considered America's favorite travel trade show, it's the place where travel agents and other travel industry players connect directly with the traveler. Visitors attend this event to discover new holiday destinations, speak to international travel suppliers and operators and receive the latest travel advice and information. It is the ultimate North American travel industry event to create a direct connection between the industry and the consumer.
ITB 2023
From March 7 to 9, 2023
Berlin Germany
Bringing together key players in the global travel industry in Berlin, ITB 2023 promises to bring together a diverse range of exhibitors, speakers and industry leaders. The event covers business travel, adventure travel, destinations, hospitality, luxury travel, medical tourism, travel technology and more. tracks a number of sectors including Whether you're looking for networking opportunities or the chance to learn from the industry's biggest travel influencers, this is for you in 2023.
Las Vegas Travel Agency Forum
From March 31 to April 3, 2023
Vegas, Nevada
This B2B leisure travel agency-focused event gives professionals the opportunity to network with supplier partners, connect with the most sought-after travel brands and mingle with industry peers. It's a premier event held at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino where travel agents can participate in panel discussions, participate in educational sessions and network with hundreds of like-minded professionals. What could be more fun than attending a travel event in one of the country's most visited cities?
World Travel Market (WTM) Africa
From April 3 to 5, 2023
Cape Town, South Africa
For anyone looking to make their mark on the African travel industry, WTM is an essential conference. This event allows participants to generate new leads, introduce products, enter new markets, increase brand awareness, and more. Each year, over 6,000 travel industry professionals attend the show to help African travel companies improve their business success, grow, network and more. This event is part of a larger group of events that includes WTM London and the Arabian Travel Market (see below).
Arab travel market exhibition
From May 1 to 4, 2023
Dubai United Arab Emirates
If you want to explore the business potential of travel and tourism in the Middle East, the Arabian Travel Market is an event you cannot miss. Accommodations, hospitality, destinations, attractions and more to share unique insights and insights into the industry and region. Join the big names in the field. The 2023 edition of the event will focus on working towards net zero and exploring sustainable travel trends that will shape future travel business strategies.
International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) Asia Pacific
From June 19 to 22, 2023
Singapore
Held at the luxurious Marina Bay Sands Hotel, the 2023 ILTM Asia Pacific Conference will bring together the region's luxury travel brands. Organized meetings, didactic sessions and parties, it will be more than a fair, but an unforgettable experience. Around 600 brands, as well as 580 travel consultants and 90 organizers will participate in the 4-day fair. Face to face, everything would be a priceless spectacle. Whether you're looking to build new partnerships, connect with old networks or keep up with what's happening in the industry, ILTM Asia Pacific has it all.
Show Business Travel (BTN) Europe
June 28-29, 2023
London, United Kingdom
Looking for a place to meet visionaries, innovators and innovators in the travel market? So look no further than Business Travel Europe! This annual conference focuses on sustainable travel, diversity, behavioral economics, traveler management and more. brings together some of the world's travel and tourism experts to share their insights through, among other things, keynote speeches on the topics.
Past speakers and attendees at packed networking events include BTN Group, Virgin Atlantic, Capgemini, Leonardo UK, EY and Siemens.
International agreement on nominations for 2023
From July 18 to 20, 2023
Dallas, Texas
The last few years have certainly been difficult for anyone working with access management. From global pandemics to social unrest and budget cuts, the landscape of destination management has undergone dramatic changes. Industry professionals seeking solutions for post-pandemic recovery would do well to attend the 2023 Global Directions Conference, where these issues will be discussed in depth. Get a card now to meet colleagues, learn more about the industry and get new insights.
Digital Travel Summit Americas 2023
From September 12 to 13, 2023
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Want to reimagine the travel customer journey? The Digital Travel Summit is a hub for travel managers from hotels, OTAs, airlines and carriers to share practical knowledge to improve personalization and online strategies. Previous speakers have included experts from companies such as American Airlines, Expedia Group, Virgin Voyages, Universal Parks and Resorts, Legoland and IHG Hotels and Resorts. what are you waiting for Head to Hilton Head Island for an educational experience like no other.
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