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Best business travel events in 2026: USA and international
The must-attend business travel events in 2026, all in one place.
The year 2026 is packed with business travel events.
Below is a rundown of the top conferences worth attending, whether you’re looking to grow your agency, scout new suppliers, or get your team to a key show:
- Travel Leaders Network EDGE Conference
- U.S. Travel Association’s IPW
- Business Travel Show Europe
- ILTM Asia Pacific
- GBTA Convention
- Arabian Travel Market
- U.S. Travel Association ESTO
- IMEX America
- Business Travel Show America
- World Travel Market London
- IBTM World
- ILTM Cannes
Wherever these events take you, your team needs to stay online. Holafly for Business is a business eSIM provider that covers 160+ destinations with no roaming surprises. If you work at a travel agency, you may also be interested in learning about our eSIM for Partners program, which lets you offer Holafly eSIMs to your clients and earn commission.
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12 business travel conferences you can’t miss in 2026
| Event | Dates | Location | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel Leaders Network EDGE Conference | May 3–6 | San Diego, CA | Travel agency conference |
| U.S. Travel Association’s IPW | May 17–21 | Greater Fort Lauderdale, FL | Inbound travel trade show |
| Business Travel Show Europe | June 24–25 | London, UK | Corporate travel trade show |
| ILTM Asia Pacific | June 29 – July 2 | Singapore | Luxury travel market |
| GBTA Convention | August 3–5 | Chicago, IL | Business travel convention |
| Arabian Travel Market | August 17–20 | Dubai, UAE | Travel and tourism trade show |
| U.S. Travel Association ESTO | August 23–26 | Philadelphia, PA | Destination marketing conference |
| IMEX America | October 13–15 | Las Vegas, NV | Meetings and events trade show |
| Business Travel Show America | October 14–15 | New York, NY | Corporate travel trade show |
| World Travel Market London | November 3–5 | London, UK | Global travel trade show |
| IBTM World | November 17–19 | Barcelona, Spain | Business events trade show |
| ILTM Cannes | November 30 – December 3 | Cannes, France | Luxury travel market |
Travel Leaders Network EDGE Conference
May 3–6 | Gaylord Pacific Resort, San Diego, CA | Travel agency conference
EDGE is the flagship annual travel industry event for Travel Leaders Network members. Agency owners, frontline advisors, and independent contractors gather for 100+ workshops, a supplier trade show, and sessions from industry leaders.
U.S. Travel Association’s IPW
May 17–21 | Greater Fort Lauderdale, FL | Inbound travel trade show
IPW is the U.S. Travel Association’s premier inbound travel trade show. Over five days, international buyers, U.S. destinations, and global media come together for 40+ pre-scheduled appointments and networking.
Business Travel Show Europe
June 24–25 | ExCeL London, UK | Corporate travel trade show
BTS Europe draws 3,000+ attendees and 200+ exhibitors across two days in London. Travel managers and procurement leaders attend for expert-led sessions on policy, technology, and sustainable travel. Entry also covers the co-located TravelTech Show and The Meetings Show.
ILTM Asia Pacific
June 29 – July 2 | Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore | Luxury travel market
ILTM Asia Pacific is the leading luxury travel market in the region, where 650 brands and 650 advisors meet in Singapore for four days of pre-scheduled appointments, education sessions, and networking. A must for agencies curating high-end itineraries in Australia, Korea, Japan, and beyond.
GBTA Convention
August 3–5 | McCormick Place, Chicago, IL | Business travel convention
The GBTA Convention is the world’s leading business travel conference. Over 5,000 professionals attend for 100+ education sessions, a large expo floor, and access to the biggest names in corporate travel.
Arabian Travel Market
August 17–20 | Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE | Travel and tourism trade show
ATM brings together travel and tourism professionals from across the globe. The 2026 edition covers leisure, luxury, business events, and corporate travel, with a tech and innovation zone and an ultra-luxury lounge for premium buyers.
U.S. Travel Association ESTO
August 23–26 | Philadelphia, PA | Destination marketing conference
ESTO is the national gathering for destination marketing organizations across the U.S. and its territories. Expect four days of sessions and peer networking focused on actionable strategies for destination leaders.
IMEX America
October 13–15 | Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV | Meetings and events trade show
IMEX America is the largest trade show for the global meetings, events, and incentive travel industry. The 2025 edition drew 17,633 participants and 92,000 booked meetings. The 2026 show includes a free education program with 300+ sessions.
Business Travel Show America
October 14–15 | Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York, NY | Corporate travel trade show
BTS America brings together 1,100+ attendees, including travel managers, procurement leaders, and senior decision-makers. Two days of sessions, supplier meetings, and a hosted buyer program for qualified corporate travel buyers.
World Travel Market London
November 3–5 | ExCeL London, UK | Global travel trade show
WTM London draws 46,500 attendees from 180+ countries. It’s where industry leaders, government ministers, and travel professionals come together to shape the direction of global tourism.
IBTM World
November 17–19 | Fira Barcelona Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain | Business events trade show
IBTM World is the global hub for the meetings and events industry. Over three days in Barcelona, 2,500+ exhibitors from 150+ countries connect with buyers through a pre-scheduled appointment system and a future-focused conference program.
ILTM Cannes
November 30 – December 3 | Palais des Festivals, Cannes, France | Luxury travel market
ILTM Cannes is the flagship luxury travel market on the French Riviera. It facilitates 85,000+ pre-scheduled meetings between luxury brands and hand-selected travel advisors each year.
Keep your travel agency connected with Holafly for Business
The best tourism conferences of 2026 span Chicago, Dubai, Singapore, Cannes, and beyond. Getting there is only part of the plan. Your team also needs to be online when they arrive.
Holafly for Business keeps your staff connected in 160+ destinations with no roaming charges or physical SIM swaps. We offer four Holafly Plans for Business (Always On, On Demand, Unlimited, and Enterprise), and Unlimited and Enterprise specifically include a VPN and web protection plus geo-blocking (on Enterprise only), so your team can access files and jump on calls securely, whether they’re on the conference floor or at the hotel.
On the admin side, the Holafly Business Center lets you manage eSIMs, invoices, and data usage, so there’s no chaos when multiple team members are traveling at once.
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