GO-TO TRAVEL CONFERENCES in 2024
Juliana Broste at TravMedia’s IMM in New York City.
If you love to travel, there are a number of interesting events happening throughout the year to ignite your appetite for adventure.
I attend a number of events each year as a speaker and attendee to inspire and engage in thoughtful conversations, build relationships in the community, and keep my finger on the pulse of the travel industry.
People who love to travel will discover interesting places to go and things to do at consumer travel events around the country.
Travel journalists, content creators, bloggers and storytellers like me will also find a number of valuable travel industry events to attend, which also invite travel PR, communications and marketing professionals in the industry.
Whether you’re looking for ideas and advice on travel, or looking to find business connections in the travel industry, here are some of the best travel conferences to attend throughout the year.
Updated December 2023
Travel Conferences | Consumer
Travel and Adventure Show
Kick off the year attending the Travel and Adventure show, regional trade shows that pop up around the country, bringing in a wide variety of exhibitors from around the country and around the world and interesting speakers. The 2024 line up includes: Chicago, Denver, New York, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Washington DC, Atlanta, SF/Bay, and Dallas.
I will be speaking in 2023 at the Denver Travel and Adventure Show January 20-21 at the Colorado Convention Center and at the New York Travel and Adventure Show January 27 - 28 at the Jacob Javitz Convention Center.
How to Capture Your Adventures on Camera.
Tips & tricks to document your trips with travel video expert Juliana Broste.
Juliana Broste (TravelingJules), Travel Filmmaker and Host
Whether you’re doing it for the ‘gram or for your personal archives, there’s nothing like having your memories saved for all time. Discover creative ways to capture your adventures through photos and videos in this special session. We’ll talk about what gear to pack and how to use it in various on-the-go scenarios—from capturing sunsets to mastering selfies and more. Don’t miss this informative and inspiring session with 12x Heartland Emmy award winner, Juliana Broste, aka TravelingJules. Before you know it, you’ll be capturing engaging video and compelling photographs, sure to make your friends and fans green with envy.
Women’s Travel Fest
Let’s go girls! Celebrating 10 years in 2023, Women’s Travel Fest is a boutique event dedicated to women who love to travel. They bring in powerhouse female speakers with inspiring stories and helpful sessions. In 2024, Women’s Travel Fest will be heading to Playa Del Carmen, Mexico with a new format and new leadership. In the past, the event has taken place around International Women’s Day the first week of March including destinations like New York City, San Francisco, New Orleans and Portland.
New York International Travel Show (ITS)
The New York International Travel Show brings together event planners, travel advisors, and travel journalists, ITS consumer day offers access destinations, hotels, cruise lines, airlines, and tour operators.
Past Events….
to be continued someday?
New York Times Travel Show
Travel Conferences | Industry
IMM (International Media Marketplace)
Travel journalists and exhibitors from near and far fly into New York the last week of January for TravMedia‘s International Media Marketplace. Journalists and destinations / travel brands connect, speed-dating style, with dozens of pre-scheduled appointments. TravMedia Summit is a day of professional development. Apply for both events in advance.
ITB Berlin
ITB Berlin is the world´s biggest travel show, taking place in Berlin, Germany, usually around the first week of March. This event hosts the leaders of the global travel industry, showcasing decisive trends and providing unlimited opportunities for the travel business. While the event caters to sales and business meetings, there is a consumer day. Media professionals will discover a full of press conferences on media day and the ability to schedule meetings in the app. It pays to be strategic when planning meetings—it takes a fair amount of effort to travel from building to building from appointment to appointment, so give yourself extra time or focus your energy in one continent or region for a block of time. Keep a lookout for related events through organizations like Travel Massive, ATTA and Traverse who bring the travel community together with off-site meet ups.
IPW by the US Travel Association
Year after year, the world comes together at IPW, where the US markets itself as a destination to international suppliers. Domestic and International Journalists are invited to attend as well. The host cities always put on an impressive show. The location and date varies, but keep a lookout usually early summer. This event alternates between US Cities. 2024 will be in Los Angeles, California May 3-7. Past: San Antonio, TX, Orlando, FL, Las Vegas, NV, Anaheim, CA, Denver, CO and more.
TBEX (Travel Bloggers Exchange Conference) North America, Europe and soon…Africa!
Travel Bloggers and content creators connect at TBEX North America , which will be in San Juan, Puerto Rico in 2024! The event has traveled to numerous destinations like Eau Clair, WI, Lafayette, LA, Tri Cities, WA, Finger Lakes, NY, Toronto, Canada and more! TBEX Europe 2024 will be in San Sebastian, Spain. If you’re looking for advice on getting started with blogging, tips and tricks for content creation, to advice on building your business, you’ll find your tribe at TBEX.
WTE (World Travel Expo) Miami Miami, FL
Mid June 2023. World Travel Expo, Miami 2023, brings together global decision-makers from airlines, airports, tourism bureaus, tour operators, travel agents, and other professionals from the industry.
I have not attended this event but it’s on my radar!
SATW (Society of American Travel Writers Annual Conference)
SATW is a professional organization comprised of the travel industry’s most experienced journalists, photographers, editors, broadcast/video/film producers, bloggers, website owners, public relations experts and hospitality industry representatives from the United States, Canada and beyond. The annual conference timing and location varies: Puerto Rico September 2023, but is open to SATW members and guests. Past: Bogota, Colombia, Milwaukee, WI, El Paso, TX and more! The 2024 meeting will be held in Istanbul, Turkey!
Keep a lookout for chapter meetings as well, which offer an opportunity to explore and network with a smaller group.
SKIFT Global Forum New York City, NY
SKIFT Global Forum is a global travel industry conference focused on the business of travel, bringing together creatives and executives and thought leaders from major brands and destinations and agencies. I was impressed with the number of informative sessions and big brands that took the stage in 2023, including Uber, AirBNB and more!
World Travel Market
5–7 November 2024
London, UK
World Travel Market in London usually takes place the first week of November. It has been long known as a meeting place for the global travel trade - responsible for reconnecting, rebuilding and innovating the industry.
State Tourism Conferences
There are many state tourism conferences happening each year, such as the Colorado Tourism Conference, which takes place in various Colorado destinations year to year.. Click here to browse the US. Travel Association’s event database to find an event near you.
Past Events
To be continued someday? I hope so!
Study Abroad Summit
New York City, NY
World Influencers Congress
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Social Travel Summit
Kitzbuhel, Austria, Inverness, Scotland, UK
The Video Summit
Leipzig, Germany
Travel Filmmakers Juliana Broste and Mike Corey lead a workshop on advanced video production. #thevideosummit
Looking for Go-To VIDEO Conferences for 2024? Click here.
Want to see Jules on stage?
Juliana Broste, “TravelingJules,” is a 12x Heartland Emmy award winning travel video journalist–a producer, shooter, writer, editor and host. Whether you spot her in front of the camera or behind the lens, you'll recognize this fierce female filmmaker sporting pink lipstick and an armful of camera gear! Jules' joy for life and big energy is ever-present, whether you catch her sharing travel tips or talking tech on stage or on camera. Come along for the adventure with TravelingJules on Instagram and YouTube. Happy travels!
