Are you a tour operator, travel agency, or hospitality professional looking to expand your business, connect with industry leaders, and stay ahead in the competitive tourism sector? With so many international travel shows in 2025, it can be difficult to decide which ones offer the best networking, learning, and business growth opportunities.
This article provides you with a comprehensive, up-to-date list of the 27 most important international travel shows in 2025—organized by quarter and tailored for the US and UK travel markets. You’ll find:
✔ Top travel industry events categorized by Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q4
✔ Event details, including location, key highlights, and registration info
✔ Shows featuring leading tour operators, travel professionals, and tourism experts in sustainable tourism, digital travel, and international tourism
From Paris Las Vegas Hotel to key events across the Asia Pacific region, this guide helps you plan your 2025 trade show calendar strategically, ensuring you maximize your business potential and make meaningful industry connections. 🚀
Q1: January – March 2025
1. Atlanta - Travel & Adventure Show 2025
Gain exclusive insights to grow your tour business with expert-led workshops on travel trends, budgeting, and maximizing revenue. Meet industry pros like Peter Greenberg, Scotty Mayerowitz, and Drew Binsky, explore must-visit destinations, and unlock show-only deals to enhance your offerings in 2025.
- Dates: January 11–12, 2025
- Location: Georgia International Convention Center
- Target Audience: Tour operators, travel agencies, destination management companies (DMCs), hospitality professionals
- Event Type: In-person
- Registration Fees: Varies; details available on the official website
- Website: 2025 Atlanta Travel & Adventure Show
2. New York - Travel & Adventure Show 2025
Stay ahead of 2025 tourism trends with expert insights from industry leaders like Phil Keoghan, Pauline Frommer, and Peter Greenberg. Learn itinerary planning strategies, budget-friendly hacks, and marketing techniques to attract more travelers and boost bookings.
- Dates: January 25–26, 2025
- Location: Jacob Javits Convention Center, New York, USA
- Target Audience: Tour operators, travel agencies, DMCs, hospitality professionals
- Event Type: In-person
- Registration Fees: Varies; details available on the official website
- Website: 2025 New York Travel & Adventure Show
3. Chicago Travel & Adventure Show 2025
The Chicago Travel & Adventure Show is back—your chance to connect with leading travel providers, explore top destinations, and gain expert strategies to refine your tour and activity business in 2025. Learn from icons like Peter Greenberg, Pauline Frommer, and Andrew McCarthy—all included with your ticket.
- Dates: February 1–2, 2025
- Location: Stephens Convention Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Target Audience: Tour operators, travel agencies, DMCs, hospitality professionals
- Event Type: In-person
- Registration Fees: Varies; details available on the official website
- Website: 2025 Chicago Travel & Adventure Show
4. Phoenix - Travel & Adventure Show 2025
Discover new destinations, emerging travel trends, and exclusive industry deals to help your tour business stand out. Network with top travel experts and providers to refine your offerings and attract more bookings in 2025.
- Dates: February 15-16, 2025
- Location: Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
- Target Audience: Travel providers, activity operators, DMCs, hospitality professionals
- Event Type: In-person
- Registration Fees: $18 to $26
- Website: 2025 Phoenix Travel & Adventure Show
5. Los Angeles - Travel & Adventure Show 2025
Gain actionable insights from top industry experts like Rick Steves, Pauline Frommer, and Peter Greenberg, plus in-depth workshops on travel trends, customer behavior, and marketing strategies—giving your tour business a competitive edge.
- Dates: February 22-23, 2025
- Location: Los Angeles Convention Center, West Hall A & B, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Target Audience: Travel providers, activity operators, DMCs, hospitality professionals
- Event Type: In-person
- Registration Fees: $19.29 to $28.08
- Website: 2025 Los Angeles Travel & Adventure Show
6. ITB Berlin 2025
Adapt and thrive in the evolving travel industry—learn how AI, digitalization, and shifting customer behavior are shaping tourism at the ITB Transition Lab. Get 20 exclusive insights on sustainability, tech innovation, and strategic growth to future-proof your tour and activity business.
- Dates: March 4–6, 2025
- Lieu : Parc des expositions de Berlin, Berlin, Allemagne
- Target Audience: Tour operators, travel agencies, DMCs, hospitality professionals, travel tech companies
- Event Type: In-person
- Registration Fees: EUR 35 - 80 for Trade Visitors; EUR 198 for ITB Transition Lab
- Website: ITB Berlin Convention
7. Bay Area - Travel & Adventure Show 2025
Discover how to enhance your tour business with expert insights from Rick Steves, Peter Greenberg, and Chris Burkard, plus in-depth sessions on post-pandemic travel trends, customer expectations, budget-friendly strategies, and destination insights—giving you the tools to attract more travelers, refine your offerings, and stay ahead in the competitive tourism industry.
- Dates: March 15–16, 2025
- Location: Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, California, USA
- Target Audience: Tour operators, travel agencies, DMCs, hospitality professionals
- Event Type: In-person
- Key Highlights: Destination exhibits, travel seminars, networking opportunities
- Registration Fees: $17.23 - $24.99
- Website: 2025 Bay Area Travel & Adventure Show
8. Dallas - Travel & Adventure Show 2025
Connect with top travel providers and industry experts to explore the hottest destinations, get up-to-date insights on travel trends, and learn itinerary planning, customer engagement, and revenue-boosting strategies through expert-led sessions with Scott Mayerowitz, Andrew McCarthy, and Chris Burkard, plus hands-on workshops covering marketing, budgeting, and operational best practices.
- Dates: March 22–23, 2025
- Location: Dallas Market Hall, Dallas, Texas, USA
- Target Audience: Tour operators, travel agencies, DMCs, hospitality professionals
- Event Type: In-person
- Registration Fees: $16 - $23
- Website: 2025 Dallas Travel & Adventure Show
9. Washington DC - Travel & Adventure Show 2025
Gain insider strategies to enhance your tour business with expert insights from Pauline Frommer, Peter Greenberg, Andrew McCarthy, and Patricia Schultz, plus destination-focused workshops on emerging travel hotspots, itinerary curation, and customer experience trends, along with practical sessions on budgeting, marketing, and operational efficiencies.
- Dates: March 29–30, 2025
- Location: Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., USA
- Target Audience: Tour operators, travel agencies, DMCs, hospitality professionals
- Event Type: In-person
- Registration Fees: $16 - $23
- Website: 2025 Washington DC Travel & Adventure Show
Q2: April – June 2025
10. Destination Capitol Hill 2025
Join hundreds of travel industry leaders and policymakers at DCH, where you’ll gain insights into tourism-driven economic growth, key policy changes, and industry innovation, while seizing the opportunity to advocate for legislation that supports tour operators, boosts travel demand, and drives long-term business success.
- Dates: April 1–2, 2025
- Location: Washington, D.C., USA
- Target Audience: Travel industry professionals, policymakers
- Event Type: In-person
- Registration Fees: Varies; details available on the official website
- Website: https://www.ustravel.org/events/DCH
11. Global Meetings Industry Day 2025
Explore cutting-edge innovations reshaping the tour and activity industry, from AI-driven personalization and virtual experiences to hybrid event strategies, while gaining actionable insights on adapting to evolving traveler preferences, enhancing engagement, and leading with resilience in an increasingly digital and diverse marketplace.
- Dates: April 3, 2025
- Location: Multiple locations worldwide, including:
- Ronald Reagan Building – Rotunda, Washington, D.C., USA
- Hospitality Learning Center at MSU Denver, Colorado, USA
- Target Audience: Event planners, travel industry professionals, corporate meeting organizers, hospitality executives
- Event Type: In-person & virtual events worldwide
- Registration Fees: Varies by location; check with local event organizers.
- Website:
12. World Travel Market (WTM) Africa 2025
Unlock game-changing opportunities with four days of in-person networking, where you’ll connect with key partners, discover emerging travel trends, and explore cutting-edge innovations to enhance your tour and activity business, all while engaging with global brands, destinations, and top suppliers in high-value business conversations.
- Dates: April 9–11, 2025
- Location: Cape Town, South Africa
- Target Audience: Tour operators, travel agencies, DMCs, hospitality professionals, travel tech companies
- Event Type: In-person
- Registration Fees: Varies; details available on the official website.
- Website: https://www.wtm.com/africa/en-gb.html
13. World Travel Market (WTM) Latin America 2025
WTM Latin America is the premier B2B event for tour and activity operators looking to connect with qualified buyers, industry leaders, and top suppliers, offering unparalleled networking, access to the latest travel trends, and new business opportunities to expand your offerings and maximize growth—all in just three days.
- Dates: April 14–16, 2025
- Location: São Paulo, Brazil
- Target Audience: Tour operators, travel agencies, DMCs, hospitality professionals, travel tech companies
- Event Type: In-person
- Registration Fees: Varies; details available on the official website
- Website: https://www.wtm.com/latin-america/en-gb.html
14. Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025
For over 30 years, Arabian Travel Market has been a game-changing event for tour and activity operators, offering unmatched networking, access to high-value partnerships, and insights into the latest trends in leisure, luxury, and business travel—all in one place to help you grow your brand, attract more travelers, and stay ahead of the competition.
- Dates: April 28 – May 1, 2025
- Location: Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE
- Target Audience: Tour operators, travel agencies, DMCs, hospitality professionals, travel tech companies
- Event Type: In-person
- Registration Fees: Varies; details available on the official website
- Website: https://www.wtm.com/atm/en-gb.html
15. Phocuswright Europe 2025
Join senior travel industry leaders at Phocuswright to network with key partners, explore cutting-edge travel technology, gain expert insights from roundtable discussions, and discover new strategies to help your tour and activity business grow, adapt, and stay competitive.
- Dates: June 10–12, 2025
- Location: Barcelona, Spain
- Target Audience: Travel tech companies, tour operators, travel agencies, hospitality professionals
- Event Type: In-person
- Registration Fees: €1195
- Website: https://www.phocuswrighteurope.com/attend/pricing
16. U.S. Travel Association’s IPW 2025
IPW by the U.S. Travel Association is a powerful business platform where tour and activity operators can connect with top international buyers, secure high-value partnerships, and promote their offerings to global media, driving future bookings and expanding their reach in the lucrative inbound U.S. travel market.
- Dates: June 14-18, 2025
- Location: McCormick Place Convention Center, Chicago, Illinois
- Target Audience: Tour operators, travel agencies, DMCs, hospitality professionals
- Event Type: In-person
- Registration Fees: Varies; details available on the official website
- Website: https://www.ipw.com/
17. Business Travel Show Europe 2025
At Business Travel Show Europe, tour and activity operators can gain expert insights into corporate travel trends, connect with key decision-makers, and discover innovative strategies to attract business travelers, all through engaging panels, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities designed to help grow and scale your services.
- Dates: June 25–26, 2025
- Location: London, United Kingdom
- Target Audience: Corporate travel buyers, travel agencies, tourism professionals
- Event Type: In-person
- Registration Fees: Varies; details available on the official website
- Website: https://www.businesstravelshoweurope.com/
18. ILTM Asia Pacific 2025
At ILTM Asia Pacific, tour and activity operators can connect with high-value clients, expand their business through pre-scheduled meetings, gain industry insights from expert-led sessions, and build powerful partnerships—all while networking in a premium setting designed to boost growth and visibility.
- Dates: June 30-July 3, 2025
- Location: Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
- Target Audience: Luxury travel advisors, tour operators, travel agencies, hospitality professionals
- Event Type: In-person
- Registration Fees: Invitation-only; details available on the official website.
- Website: https://www.iltm.com/asia-pacific/en-gb.html
Q3: July – September 2025
19. Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Convention 2025
At GBTA Convention 2025, tour and activity operators can connect with corporate travel buyers, discover cost-saving solutions, and gain personalized insights through expert-led training and hands-on workshops, helping you attract business travelers, enhance your services, and stay ahead in the evolving corporate travel market.
- Dates: July 21-23, 2025
- Location: Denver, Colorado, USA
- Target Audience: Corporate travel managers, travel agencies, travel tech companies
- Event Type: In-person
- Registration Fees: Starts at $295 (Student) to $5995 (Supplier Non-Member Rate)
- Website: https://convention.gbta.org/registration/
20. Virtuoso Travel Week 2025
The reimagined Virtuoso On Tour offers immersive networking experiences, cutting-edge event technology, and expert-led professional development, giving tour and activity operators more ways to connect, grow, and stay ahead, plus the new Virtuoso Impact Summit focusing on sustainability in travel.
- Dates: August 9–15, 2025
- Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
- Target Audience: Luxury travel advisors, tour operators, travel agencies, hospitality professionals
- Event Type: In-person
- Registration Fees: Invitation-only for Virtuoso Members, Advisors, and Global Preferred Partners.
- Website: https://virtuosomeetings.virtuoso.com/
21. Digital Travel Summit 2025
At Digital Travel Summit, tour and activity operators can learn from top marketing and eCommerce experts, discover AI-driven strategies to attract more customers, and gain insights on adapting to changing traveler behaviors, helping you stay competitive and grow your business in the evolving digital travel landscape.
- Dates: August 12-13, 2025
- Location: One Farrer Hotel, Singapore
- Target Audience: Travel advisors, tour operators, travel and tourism digital innovators
- Event Type: Virtual and In-person
- Registration: See website for details
- Website: https://digitaltravelapac.wbresearch.com/
Q4: October – December 2025
22. ITB Asia 2025
This event brings together top travel brands, tour operators, DMCs, and travel tech innovators from Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Americas, Africa, and the Middle East, giving tour and activity operators the chance to connect with global partners, explore new business opportunities, and discover the latest industry trends to help grow their travel services.
- Dates: October 15–17, 2025
- Location: Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore
- Target Audience: Travel agents, tour operators, hotel professionals, business travel and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions) organizers, tourist attractions, airlines, transport providers, travel technology companies, destination management companies, and educators.
- Event Type: In-person B2B trade show and conference
- Registration Fees: Varies depending on participation type (e.g., exhibitor, buyer, trade visitor). For detailed pricing, please refer to the official ITB Asia website.
- Website: https://www.gevme.com/itb-asia-2025-trade-visitor-registration
23. World Travel Market (WTM) London 2025
WTM London is the ultimate B2B travel hub, where tour and activity operators can network with top industry professionals, connect with global travel brands, explore new destination partnerships, and discover the latest innovations in experiences, technology, and marketing, all while gaining valuable media exposure to boost visibility and drive bookings.
- Dates: November 4-6, 2025
- Location: ExCeL London, United Kingdom
- Target Audience: Tour operators, travel agencies, DMCs, hospitality professionals, travel tech companies
- Event Type: In-person
- Registration Fees: Varies; details available on the official website
- Website: https://www.wtm.com/london/en-gb.html
24. ILTM North America 2025
At ILTM North America, tour and activity operators can connect with elite, hand-picked travel advisors and agencies from the USA, Canada, and Mexico, ensuring high-value partnerships, quality leads, and tailored business opportunities with buyers who match their ideal clientele.
- Dates: October 6-9, 2025
- Location: Baha Mar, The Bahamas
- Target Audience: Luxury travel advisors, tour operators, travel agencies, hospitality professionals
- Event Type: In-person
- Registration Fees: (Enquire on the official website)
- Website: https://www.iltm.com/north-america/en-gb.html
25. Adventure Travel World Summit 2025
At this global adventure travel event, tour and activity operators can connect with 800+ industry leaders, buyers, and media, gain insights from top experts, showcase their offerings in the destination marketplace, and participate in adventure experiences—all designed to help build lasting partnerships, stay ahead of travel trends, and grow their business.
- Dates: October 13-16, 2025
- Location: Puerto Natales, Chile
- Target Audience: Adventure travel operators, travel agencies, DMCs, hospitality professionals
- Event Type: In-person
- Registration Fees: $1950 - $2400
- Website: https://events.adventuretravel.biz/summit/chile-2025
26. Phocuswright Conference 2025
Join The Phocuswright Conference 2025 to connect with key travel industry leaders, explore future travel trends, and gain valuable insights to grow your tour business, with deep networking opportunities, expert-led discussions, and a dedicated platform to schedule meetings and maximize connections.
- Dates: November 18-20, 2025
- Location: San Diego, California
- Target Audience: Travel tech companies, tour operators, travel agencies, hospitality professionals
- Event Type: In-person
- Registration Fees: $3299 (early bird rate)
- Website: https://www.phocuswrightconference.com/attend/pricing?
27. ILTM Cannes 2025
ILTM Cannes is the must-attend luxury travel event where tour and activity operators can connect with top buyers, create high-value partnerships, and craft exclusive itineraries, all while gaining industry insights, brand exposure, and networking opportunities through pre-scheduled meetings, expert sessions, and high-profile events.
- Dates: December 1–4, 2025
- Location: Cannes, France
- Target Audience: Luxury travel advisors, tour operators, travel agencies, hospitality professionals
- Event Type: In-person
- Registration Fees: (Enquire on the official website)
- Website: https://www.iltm.com/cannes/en-gb.html
READ MORE: From Trump Travel Ban 2025 to New Markets: How Tour Operators Can Turn Crisis into Opportunity
Conclusion: Plan Your 2025 Travel Trade Show Calendar Wisely
Attending the right international travel shows in 2025 is a smart investment for tour operators, travel professionals, and tourism businesses. These events provide unparalleled opportunities to meet industry leaders, explore international destinations, and gain valuable insights into the future of the tourism sector.
Here’s what we’ve covered:
✔ A complete list of travel trade shows happening in 2025, categorized by quarter (Q1–Q4)
✔ Event details for major shows in the US, UK, and globally, with a focus on sustainable travel, responsible tourism, and digital travel innovations
✔ The best conferences for networking, business growth, and learning from top tourism research associations and leading tour operators
Next Steps:
- 📅 Mark your calendar with the most relevant events
- ✈️ Plan your travel & accommodations in advance—whether it’s at Paris Las Vegas Hotel or key venues in the Asia Pacific region
- 🎯 Set clear business goals for each event to ensure ROI
- 🤝 Leverage networking opportunities by booking meetings with top tour operators, cruise lines, and travel professionals
Whether you want to explore new international destinations, connect with sustainable tourism advocates, or dive into the future of digital travel, these top international travel shows in 2025 will help you grow your business, build strong industry partnerships, and stay ahead in the evolving tourism sector.
