Upcoming Tour Operator Conferences and Conventions

TourWeek is a “decentralized conference” — multiple events, tours, meetings all taking place in one central city campus in Charleston, South Carolina. The event creates an entire industry experience including day tour operators, multi-day operators, DMCs, Advisors, Creators, Guides and Tour Leaders for partnership building, inspiration, & learning by doing.

TripCON is the world’s largest hiring and training conference for tour directors and guides, combining direct job opportunities with more than 100 tour operators, immersive workshops in Charleston’s historic setting, and community networking with peers worldwide. Attendees gain access to interviews, unique showcase opportunities like the “Guide Olympics,” professional development sessions on storytelling and guiding skills, and FAM tours of regional destinations. It’s both a hiring marketplace and a skills-building, inspirational event, making it especially valuable for guides seeking new contracts, operators recruiting talent, and professionals wanting to sharpen their craft in a dynamic, real-world environment.

ITB Berlin is one of the world’s largest and most influential travel trade shows, offering tour operators and travel advisors unmatched opportunities to connect with global destinations, suppliers, and partners in one place. Attendees gain access to new products, market insights, and industry innovations while building relationships that can expand distribution networks and create unique packages for clients. With its scale and diversity, ITB Berlin helps professionals stay competitive, discover emerging travel trends, and secure valuable business deals that drive growth.

Phocuswright Europe 2025 offers tour operators a deep dive into the future of travel, focusing on technology, distribution, and consumer trends shaping the industry. By attending, operators can gain insights into how digital platforms, AI, and new business models are changing traveler behavior, while networking with leading investors, tech innovators, and global travel brands. The event helps operators adapt their strategies, discover partnerships, and stay ahead in an increasingly tech-driven marketplace.

IPW 2025 in Chicago is the premier inbound travel trade show for the U.S., giving tour operators and travel advisors direct access to thousands of domestic suppliers, destinations, and international buyers. Attendees can secure new business partnerships, negotiate contracts, and discover fresh product offerings that expand their portfolios. Beyond the marketplace, IPW provides insights into U.S. travel trends and promotional strategies, making it an essential event for anyone aiming to grow their inbound and outbound U.S. travel business.

FITUR in Madrid is one of the world’s leading tourism fairs and a key gateway to Spanish, European, and Latin American markets, making it especially valuable for tour operators. By attending, operators can meet a wide range of global suppliers and destinations, build strategic partnerships, and explore new travel products. The event also highlights trends in innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation, giving operators practical insights to refine their offerings and expand their reach in both established and emerging markets.

WTM London is one of the most influential global travel events, giving tour operators direct access to thousands of destinations, travel products, and decision-makers from around the world. Attending allows operators to generate new business leads, negotiate partnerships, and strengthen supplier relationships, while also gaining fresh insights into market trends, consumer behavior, and innovations shaping the future of travel.

IMEX America in October offers tour operators a prime opportunity to connect directly with thousands of global meetings and events professionals, including corporate planners and incentive travel buyers. This large-scale trade show, the biggest of its kind in North America, provides a platform to generate new business leads, schedule one-on-one meetings, and showcase their tour offerings to a targeted audience with significant purchasing power. Additionally, tour operators can benefit from the extensive educational programming and numerous networking events, helping them stay on top of industry trends and build valuable relationships.

For tour operators, attending IMEX in Frankfurt, Germany, in May 2026 presents a significant opportunity to grow their business. As a major global exhibition for the meetings and events industry, IMEX provides a platform to connect with thousands of hosted buyers, including corporate event planners, incentive travel managers, and association executives. By exhibiting, tour operators can showcase their unique experiences to this highly targeted audience, leading to pre-scheduled one-on-one business meetings and the generation of new high-value leads. The event also offers extensive educational sessions on industry trends, allowing operators to stay competitive and form valuable relationships with key decision-makers from around the world.