Travel and Tourism Industry Events, Conferences and Expos.

[Spencer]

Discover upcoming travel and tourism industry events, trade shows, conferences and expos, with advice for attendees, organisers and professionals.

Travel and Tourism Industry Events, Trade Shows, Conferences and Expos​

Welcome to the Forum4Travel discussion area for travel and tourism industry events.

This forum can be used to announce, discover and discuss upcoming travel trade shows, tourism conferences, exhibitions, networking events, workshops, seminars and other professional events connected with the global travel industry.

Whether you are an event organiser, travel agent, tour operator, tourism professional, blogger, content creator, hospitality provider or destination representative, you are welcome to share relevant events and join the discussion.

What Types of Travel Events Can Be Listed?​

Suitable events may include:

• Travel and tourism trade shows
• Tourism industry conferences
• Travel exhibitions and expos
• Hospitality industry events
• Airline and aviation conferences
• Cruise industry events
• Hotel and accommodation exhibitions
• Travel technology conferences
• Destination marketing events
• Sustainable tourism conferences
• Adventure travel events
• Business travel exhibitions
• Travel agent networking events
• Tourism workshops and seminars
• Travel blogging and content-creator events
• Regional tourism meetings
• Online travel webinars
• Familiarisation trips and professional tourism programmes

Both large international exhibitions and smaller regional events may be promoted, provided they are genuinely relevant to travel, tourism, hospitality or a closely related industry.

Information to Include in Your Event Post​

Please provide enough information for members to understand the event without having to search elsewhere for basic details.

Your post should include:

• The full name of the event
• The starting and finishing dates
• The venue and location
• The country or region
• Opening and closing times
• Ticket prices or attendance costs
• Registration requirements
• Who the event is intended for
• The main topics or activities
• Exhibitor or speaker information, when available
• Accessibility information
• Contact details
• A direct link to the official event website

You may also include details about nearby accommodation, public transport, parking and other practical information that could help people planning to attend.

How to Format Your Event Title​

Please include the event name, date and location in the thread title.

Dates should be written clearly to avoid confusion between the different date formats used around the world.

For example:

Global Travel Industry Expo — 14–16 September 2026 — London, UK

Avoid using an entirely numerical date such as 09/10/2026, as this may be interpreted differently depending on the reader’s country.

A clear and descriptive title will also make your event easier to find through the forum search and external search engines.

Suggested Event Listing Format​

You may use the following format when creating your post:

Event name:
Enter the official name of the event.

Event dates:
Include both the starting and finishing dates.

Location:
Include the venue, town or city and country.

Event type:
For example, trade show, conference, workshop, expo or networking event.

Who should attend:
Explain whether the event is aimed at travel agents, tour operators, tourism boards, hoteliers, bloggers, suppliers, consumers or another audience.

Event description:
Provide a clear overview of what visitors can expect.

Tickets and registration:
Include prices, booking deadlines and any entry requirements.

Official website:
Provide a direct link to the event organiser’s official website.

Contact details:
Include an official email address or other appropriate contact method.

Why Attend a Travel Industry Event?​

Travel and tourism events can provide valuable opportunities to:

• Meet tourism professionals and potential business partners
• Discover new destinations and travel products
• Learn about changes affecting the industry
• Attend talks, presentations and workshops
• Explore new travel technology
• Meet hotels, airlines, tourism boards and tour operators
• Develop professional knowledge and skills
• Find collaboration and sponsorship opportunities
• Build relationships with travel writers and content creators
• Learn about changing traveller expectations

Smaller and regional tourism events can be particularly useful for meeting people, asking detailed questions and developing local industry contacts.

Share Your Experiences​

Members who have attended a travel trade show, tourism conference or industry exhibition are encouraged to share their experiences.

You might discuss:

• Whether the event was worth attending
• The quality of the speakers and exhibitors
• Networking opportunities
• Ticket prices and overall value
• Venue facilities
• Transport and accommodation
• The most useful sessions
• Advice for first-time visitors
• Whether you would attend again

First-hand reviews can help other members decide which events are most relevant to their work, interests or professional development.

Information for Event Organisers​

Event organisers are welcome to introduce relevant travel and tourism events, but posts should be informative rather than purely promotional.

Please provide accurate information and update your thread if:

• The dates change
• The venue changes
• Registration closes
• Tickets sell out
• A speaker or exhibitor programme is announced
• The event is postponed
• The event is cancelled

After the event, you may also post a summary, photographs or information about the next scheduled event.

Posting Rules​

To keep this forum useful and trustworthy, please follow these guidelines:

• Only post events genuinely related to travel, tourism or hospitality.
• Provide a direct link to the official organiser or event website.
• Do not post affiliate links or referral links.
• Do not link only to an event aggregation or ticket-comparison website.
• Do not create duplicate threads for the same event.
• Do not use misleading titles or exaggerated claims.
• Clearly disclose your connection with the event.
• Do not publish personal contact details without permission.
• Check that all dates, prices and registration details are accurate.

Repeated advertising, automated promotional posts and unrelated links may be removed.

Find or Promote an Upcoming Tourism Event​

Are you organising a travel trade show, attending a tourism conference or searching for a professional networking opportunity?

Create a new thread with the complete event information and invite other members to join the discussion.

By sharing accurate and useful event listings, you can help travel professionals, tourism businesses, bloggers and industry newcomers discover worthwhile events around the world.



Please note that we do not allow affiliate website links or links to aggregating sites. Please include a website link to the event company or organisers site only.

 

[Luttesvin]

I see it's been a while since you've posted, but I just want to ask if anyone has been to any smaller or lesser-known tourism events lately? I’ve been looking for conferences or expos that aren't super crowded but still offer solid networking or learning chances. Curious if anyone has discovered new events worth checking out that aren’t overly commercialized.

 

[Danydich]

I went to a tourism networking event last month at https://westernsydneyconventioncentre.com.au and it was one of the better venues I’ve seen for these kinds of meetups. The space was well laid out, lots of room to move around and talk to people, and the onsite facilities made things way easier during a long day. Definitely worth checking if you're planning anything industry-related in the Sydney area.