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June 2018 Travel Events Calendar

  • 19 May 2018 29 Jun 2018

    ATW International Development Programme 2018

    New York, Sao Paulo, Shanghai, New Delhi, Global

    The Around the World International Development Programme is targeted towards business travel professionals looking to gain one-of-a-kind, hands-on immersion training focused exclusively on how corporate travel is practiced and managed in a certain region of the world.

  • 27 May 2018 3 Jun 2018

    AdventureWeek 2018

    Panama

    Designed by adventurers for adventurers, AdventureWeek is a fully-hosted intensive familiarization trip (FAM), in which the ATTA partners with a destination to feature the best adventure travel products on offer. In addition to experiencing adventure travel in the destination, AdventureWeek participants — outbound tour operators, specialized travel agents and international travel media — meet with local operators and ground suppliers during two or three MARKETPLACES during the itinerary.

  • 30 May 2018 1 Jun 2018

    Luxury Travel Advisor’s ULTRA Summit 2018

    Manalapan, FL, United States

    As an invite-only event, ULTRA invites only pre-qualified, leading luxury travel agency owners and managers eager to meet one-to-one with the crème de la crème of luxury travel suppliers.  This is event has limited capacity to allow for the intimacy required to enable such a productive venue focused around this unique segment.

  • 30 May 2018 1 Jun 2018

    UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism 2018

    Bangkok, Thailand

    Following the success of our previous editions, we are pleased to inform you that the Government of Thailand and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), in collaboration with the Basque Culinary Center, are organizing the 4th UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism, to take place from 30 May to 1 June 2018 in Bangkok, Thailand.

  • 1 Jun 2018 2 Jun 2018

    FUTR Summit (formerly Millennial 20/20) - Europe 2018

    London, United Kingdom

    With new technologies being developed and applied each day, FUTR will equip you with a comprehensive commerce tool kit, presenting the latest campaigns and innovations in marketing, advertising, retail, payments, e-commerce, social media, video, data, AI, VR & AR, voice, and robotics.

  • 1 Jun 2018 3 Jun 2018

    KILIFAIR 2018

    Moshi - Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

    KILIFAIR is a tourism & industry fair in East Africa, promoting and presenting companies based in the Kilimanjaro region and the countries surrounding Tanzania. The fair has the character of an international business networking event for the tourism industry, bringing travel agents around the world to Kilimanjaro.

  • 3 Jun 2018 5 Jun 2018

    NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference 2018

    New York City, United States

    Plan now to join the global leaders in lodging development, investment, and finance, June 3-5, 2018, at the 40th Annual NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference at the New York Marriott Marquis in New York City.

  • 3 Jun 2018 5 Jun 2018

    IATA: Annual General Meeting 2018

    Sydney, Australia

    The IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit is the world’s largest gathering of airline leaders. The 74th AGM, hosted by Qantas, brought 1000 industry leaders to Sydney on 3-5 June 2018.

  • 3 Jun 2018 6 Jun 2018

    Connections Adventure 2018

    TBC, United Kingdom

    Connections Adventure is the global networking event series exclusively for experts in Luxury travel adventure experiences.

  • 4 Jun 2018 6 Jun 2018

    HEDNA Global Distribution Conference Europe 2018

    Lisbon, Portugal

    HEDNA’s Global Distribution Conference will be held in Lisbon, Portugal from June 4 - 6, 2018. The conference will be held at the Sheraton Lisboa Hotel, ideally located in beautiful city center.

  • 4 Jun 2018 6 Jun 2018

    Asia Pacific Hotel Investment Conference (APHIC) 2018

    Bangkok, Thailand

    The hotel investment landscape in Asia Pacific has experienced tremendous changes in 2015 – 17. With geo-political challenges, government policy changes and security concerns looming in the background, investors are increasingly diversifying their portfolios.

  • 4 Jun 2018 6 Jun 2018

    ITT Conference 2018

    TBC, Italy

    The 2018 ITT Conference will be held the year on 4-6 June 2018.

  • 4 Jun 2018

    World Travel Awards China Gala Ceremony 2018

    Qingdao, China

    World Travel Awards will be announcing its 2017 China winners at the annual China Gala Ceremony to be held this year in Qingdao, China on June 4th.

  • 4 Jun 2018 6 Jun 2018

    UNWTO Regional Commission For Africa 2018

    Abuja, Nigeria

    The Secretariat of the World Tourism Organization has the honor to inform its Member States from the UNWTO Commission for Africa that the Seventeenth meeting of the Commission for Africa will be held during the sixtieth meeting of the Commission, to be held in Abuja, Nigeria on 4 June 2018.

  • 5 Jun 2018 6 Jun 2018

    EyeforTravel Europe 2018

    London, United Kingdom

    Join Europe’s most established conference for senior travel executives. Powerful keynotes along with dedicated tracks guarantee you will walk away with new insights & ideas

  • 6 Jun 2018

    Proud Experiences 2018

    London, United Kingdom

    Proud Experiences is the first of its kind, an international three-day event bringing together travel suppliers and buyers as well as lifestyle brands targeting the LGBTQ+ community.

  • 6 Jun 2018 8 Jun 2018

    Future Travel Experience Ancillary 2018

    Dublin, Ireland

    Inspired by the latest digital developments, airlines are now thinking way beyond just selling flights and they are exploring a variety of inventive ways in which they can become fully-fledged retailers. New partnerships between carriers, airports, technology companies, service providers, brands and destination agents provide fresh opportunities to add value to the passenger experience while creating new revenue streams. The 2nd FTE Ancillary show will bring together all of the stakeholders that are active in this space to define the future means by which greater revenues can be created for all.

  • 6 Jun 2018 8 Jun 2018

    HI Design Europe 2018

    Berlin, Germany

    HI Design Europe is 3 days of the year when Europe’s busiest hotel project leaders gather. They come to find products and inspiration for confirmed hotel projects throughout Europe and to spend some rare time with one another. A strictly limited number of Suppliers attend. HI Design is also the leading hotel interior design forum in Asia and MEA (Middle East & Africa).

  • 6 Jun 2018

    Boutique Hotel Investment Conference 2018

    New York City, United States

    Boutique & lifestyle hotels cater to unique segments of guests by creating their own niche. As global travelers spend more of their dollars with a focus on experience, the boutique & lifestyle segment continues to explode.

  • 7 Jun 2018

    Corporate Lodging Forum 2018

    London, United Kingdom

    Corporate Lodging Forum will be held on 7th June 2018 in The Soho Hotel, London

  • 7 Jun 2018 8 Jun 2018

    HR Minds Summit 2018

    Vienna, Austria

    HR is changing rapidly with the digital age. The employees are demanding an integrated, digital experience at work, an environment that enables productivity, provides modern working and communication tools. HR is being asked to take significant role in helping, leading the digital transformation, building the organization of the future.

  • 7 Jun 2018 10 Jun 2018

    HANATOUR International Travel Show 2018

    Seoul, Korea, South

    HANATOUR International Travel Show provides visitors with information, entertainment and diverse programs on each country as a travel destination. Special events and giveaways for an around-the-world ticket, free airline ticket, hotel voucher and more to take place.

  • 7 Jun 2018 8 Jun 2018

    Latin America Port Expansion Summit 2018

    Santiago, Chile

    After three successful editions of the Latin America Port Expansion Summit in Mexico and Andean region of Latin America; Lnoppen will host its 4th edition in the Southern Cone: Chile.

  • 7 Jun 2018 8 Jun 2018

    Future Travel Experience Europe 2018

    Dublin, Ireland

    FTE Europe 2018 is the continent’s only end-to-end passenger experience event, with a dedicated focus on how technology and innovative approaches can power customer experience and business performance improvements. It provides a unique platform for air transport and travel industry stakeholders to collaborate closely to prepare for the digital opportunities and trends that will shape tomorrow’s travel experience both on the ground and in-flight. FTE Europe 2018, the fifth standalone FTE show in Europe, will deliver a memorable learning and networking experience to an expected attendance of 750+ air transport and travel industry leaders from across Europe and beyond.

  • 7 Jun 2018 8 Jun 2018

    China Airport Development Summit 2018

    Xiamen, China

    “15th China Airport Development Summit” will be held on June 7th-8th, 2018 in Xiamen China. During the event, leaders from government, industry associations, domestic and foreign well-known airport groups, airlines, airport management companies, as well as Chinese and foreign experts, corporate executives, technology and project directors will gather together to pay close attention to the development trend of China’s airports, policy orientation and new ideas, to explore the airport design of first-tier cities and other cities, the core technology of construction and management, and the best solution, to discuss the future development of the industry and expand the business connections, so as to find out the best partner.

  • 10 Jun 2018 12 Jun 2018

    City Fair 2018

    London, United Kingdom

    City Fair is the event for European cities, destinations and suppliers to showcase all of their tourism products to the international travel trade.

  • 11 Jun 2018 13 Jun 2018

    UNWTO Regional Commission for Europe 2018

    Prague, Czech Republic

    The 63rd Meeting of the UNWTO Regional Commission for Europe will be held on 06 June 2018, Prague, Czech Republic

  • 11 Jun 2018 14 Jun 2018

    LE Miami 2018

    Miami, United States

    LE Miami is the groundbreaking show for the global shift in high-end travel. It connects the most rebellious leaders in travel with the influencers serving the travel needs of the rising creative class.

  • 11 Jun 2018 13 Jun 2018

    Experience Latin America (ELA) 2018

    Canary Wharf, London, United Kingdom

    Experience Latin America by LATA is an exciting B2B Travel event bringing together key suppliers from Latin America with buyers from the UK and Europe in London.

  • 12 Jun 2018

    Aspire Luxury Travel Forum Bristol (June) 2018

    Bristol, United Kingdom

    Aspire’s series of Luxury Travel Forums connect the best agents in the business with new contacts in the luxury sector. From tourist boards and hoteliers to cruise lines and tour operators, you’ll be able to build relationships to benefit your business.

  • 12 Jun 2018

    The Digital City Visitor Conference 2018

    London, United Kingdom

    The Digital City Visitor Travel Conference takes a look at examples of how destinations and travel businesses are using technology to help visitors navigate cities, and how to connect with them using social media and new mobile technologies.

  • 12 Jun 2018

    Business Travel Tech Talk - San Francisco 2018

    Chicago, United States

    The 2nd Annual Business Travel Tech Talk San Francisco enables corporate travel buyers to network, discuss industry trends and developments, and learn about new technologies for managing travel management services.

  • 12 Jun 2018 14 Jun 2018

    AviaDev Africa 2018

    Cape Town, South Africa

    AviaDev, the African aviation development conference, will take place in Cape Town in June 2018. The networking event, which is entering its third year of growth, initially took place in Kigali, alongside the African Hotel Investment Forum, AHIF, and explored the link between Aviation and Hospitality development.

  • 13 Jun 2018

    An Introduction to Crisis Management 2018

    London, United Kingdom

    This practical one-day seminar is tailored for the travel industry and will help to ensure businesses are prepared for an exceptional operational or crisis situation.

  • 13 Jun 2018 14 Jun 2018

    IATA Business Travel Summit 2018

    Geneva, Switzerland

    The AIR Business Travel Summit is a unique opportunity to get the latest insights from the industry value chain – airlines, IT providers, TMCs, SBTs and Corporates – while they articulate their NDC roadmaps to adoption

  • 13 Jun 2018 15 Jun 2018

    Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) 2018

    Pattaya, Thailand

    The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), in conjunction with the Thai tourism industry, has the honour to be the host of the largest B2B event ‘Thailand Travel Mart Plus Amazing Gateway to the Greater Mekong Subregion’ (TTM+) 2018, which will be held on 13-15 June, 2018, at the Ocean Marina Yacht Club, Pattaya, the biggest marina in Southeast Asia.

  • 14 Jun 2018 17 Jun 2018

    Korea World Travel Fair (KOTFA) 2018

    Seoul, Korea, South

    The Korea World Travel Fair (KOTFA) is, with its 33 years history, the largest international travel fair in Korea where 70 countries are participating to promote their tourism resources and cultures. The KOTFA is the only international travel fair in Korea where the official tourism organizations at home and abroad are participating and sponsoring.

  • 14 Jun 2018 17 Jun 2018

    ITE - International Travel Expo Hong Kong - 2018

    Wanchai, Hong Kong

    ITE & MICE have separate trade and public days and visitor promotions. Thus, exhibitors can meet, in ITE & MICE, visitors from both the travel trade and the public especially the highly significant FIT segment of Hong Kong.

  • 14 Jun 2018 17 Jun 2018

    CONFEC Blue 2018

    Athens, Greece

    In an exclusive and intimate results-oriented business setting, CONFEC Blue 2018 will bring together top international agencies, corporate and incentive organisers to meet with international hotel chains, individual properties, unusual venues, convention bureaus, tourist boards and DMCs to participate in a series of one-on-one meetings over two dedicated business days.

  • 15 Jun 2018 17 Jun 2018

    DRT Show Taiwan 2018

    Taipei City, Taiwan

    DRT Show Taiwan is to take place this year in Taipei City, 15-17 June 2018.

  • 18 Jun 2018 21 Jun 2018

    HITEC Houston 2018

    Texas, United States

    HITEC brings the brightest minds and hottest technology to one place you won’t want to miss what HITEC has in store for you this year.

  • 18 Jun 2018 19 Jun 2018

    Travel & Hospitality Leaders Forum 2018

    Montreux, Switzerland

    Join the network of the Travel & Hospitality Leaders Forum* – Marketing and Branding Leaders, Technology and Digital Director and Heads of Customer Experience from leading organisations in the travel and hospitality industry.  Unite and actively collaborate with the travel and hospitality professionals driving innovation in their sectors.

  • 19 Jun 2018 20 Jun 2018

    HSMAI ROC Americas 2018

    Houston, TX, United States

    For fourteen years, HSMAI’s Revenue Optimization Conference (ROC) has been the place where hotel revenue leaders unite for education, collaboration, and innovation. Annually, this conference delivers the most compelling and comprehensive revenue management event for the hotel industry, and convenes more than 600 key stakeholders to address the most critical trends affecting revenue management in hotels today. With powerful educational and networking opportunities, this is the can’t-miss conference of the year for learning and engagement.

  • 19 Jun 2018

    ANTOR Meets Travel Trade 2018

    London, United Kingdom

    OPEN TO TRAVEL TRADE BUYERS ONLY: TOUR OPERATORS, TRAVEL AGENTS, HOMEWORKERS (APPLY TO SECRETARIAT)INVITATION ONLY, AT NO COST TO TRADE BUYERS. ANTOR MEMBERS £550 PER TABLE, NON MEMBER DESTINATION £950, INCLUDING annual membership for 9 months.

  • 19 Jun 2018 21 Jun 2018

    IATA Slot Conference 2018

    Vancouver, Canada

    The Slot Conference (SC) is a “Working Conference”. Regularly attracting over 1200 delegates, from over 230 airlines, 75 schedules-facilitated or fully coordinated airports and 75 exhibitors & sponsors, this semi-annual meeting is one of IATA’s largest event. The goal of the conference is for airlines and airports to obtain the slots that will give them the best possible schedule to offer their customers.

  • 20 Jun 2018

    Digi.travel Asia-Pacific Conference & Expo 2018

    Bangkok, Thailand

    The 3rd “Digi.travel Asia-Pacific Conference & Expo 2018” deals with the hottest issues in digital marketing, data and distribution. “Digi.travel Asia-Pacific Conference & Expo” is part of the “Digi.travel World Events”, is the top annual meeting-point for experts from the eTourism, mTourism, travel technology, digital travel marketing and distribution channels with decision makers, entrepreneurs, professionals from the travel & hospitality industry of Asia-Pacific, where they can exchange knowledge and experiences, to learn and do business.

  • 20 Jun 2018 15 Jul 2018

    FIFA World Cup 2018

    Moscow, Russia

    After one of the toughest bidding competitions in World Cup history, Russia has fended off rival bids from England and joint bids from Belgium/Netherlands and Spain/Portugal to win rights to host the 2018 Fifa World Cup.

  • 20 Jun 2018 23 Jun 2018

    SPATEC Europe 2018

    Marrakech, Morocco

    In an exclusive and intimate results-oriented business setting, SPATEC EUROPE 2018 will bring together Europe’s most important spa operators of leading medium-to-large hotel resort, destination, athletic, medical and day spas to meet with key leading domestic and international suppliers to participate in a series of one-on-one meetings over two dedicated business days.

  • 20 Jun 2018

    Aspire Luxury Travel Forum Brighton (June) 2018

    Brighton, United Kingdom

    Aspire’s series of Luxury Travel Forums connect the best agents in the business with new contacts in the luxury sector. From tourist boards and hoteliers to cruise lines and tour operators, you’ll be able to build relationships to benefit your business.

  • 22 Jun 2018 24 Jun 2018

    Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF) 2018

    Miami, Florida, United States

    CHIEF is the premier educational forum for Caribbean hospitality and tourism professionals. CHIEF is where the hospitality industry comes to connect, learn best practices, share ideas, brainstorm creative solutions to current challenges and build relationships.

  • 23 Jun 2018 27 Jun 2018

    Latin America Meeting and Incentive Travel Exchange (LAMITE) 2018

    Guanacaste, Costa Rica

    Latin America Meeting and Incentive Travel Exchange is the perfect event for high-volume meeting planners and incentive buyers based in Latin America who want to book business globally. Buyers looking to attend can maximize their time during two days of focused meetings while making lasting relationships with industry colleagues and suppliers.

  • 24 Jun 2018 27 Jun 2018

    UNWTO World Conference on Smart Destinations 2018

    Oviedo, Spain

    Organized by the World Tourism Organization, the Ministry of Energy, Tourism and the Digital Agenda of Spain and the Government of the Principality of Asturias, the II UNWTO World Conference on Smart Destinations, will be held in Oviedo (Asturias, Spain) from the 25th – 27th of June 2018.

  • 24 Jun 2018 26 Jun 2018

    The Hotel Show Africa 2018

    Johannesburg, South Africa

    Attracting 1000’s of GMs, owners, operators, procurement managers, designers, developers and the all important front-line hospitality personnel, The Hotel Show offers an unmissable opportunity for suppliers to showcase latest products, ideas and trends shaping our industry’s future.

  • 24 Jun 2018 26 Jun 2018

    Africa Hospitality Week 2018

    Johannesburg, South Africa

    AFRICA HOSPITALITY WEEK takes place 24-26th June, the height of purchasing season in South Africa – the power base and gateway to the continent. It is a dedicated 3 day international trading platform endorsed by stakeholder industry organisations and comprises three essential exhibitions, namely The Hotel Show, iHost and Africa’s Big 7.

  • 24 Jun 2018 26 Jun 2018

    iHost 2018

    Johannesburg, South Africa

    There is talk of a 4th industrial revolution in hospitality, but how far can it really go – fine for fully robotic quick service food perhaps but for mainstream operations how do you strike the balance between smart and user experience?

  • 26 Jun 2018 29 Jun 2018

    Bali & Beyond Travel Fair (BBTF) 2018

    Bali, Indonesia

    BBTF 2018 is organized by ASITA BALI Chapter and will be held in Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center (BNDCC) for B2B session

  • 26 Jun 2018 29 Jun 2018

    Business Travel Summit 2018

    Pebble Beach, California, United States

    The eighth annual Business Travel Summit at Pebble Beach brings together industry leaders for a dynamic three days of education and senior-level networking.

  • 27 Jun 2018 28 Jun 2018

    China Hotel Marketing Conference 2018

    Hangzhou, China

    The year 2017 has witnessed the integration of China’s hotel industry, updates in accommodation products, capital movements in the alternative sectors, as well as the growing power of hotel platforms. In 2018, are there still opportunities for breakthroughs in different segments? How can the accommodation industry be redefined?

  • 27 Jun 2018 28 Jun 2018

    The Meetings Show 2018

    London, United Kingdom

    The leading event for the inbound and outbound meetings industry in the UK, The Meetings Show, has announced a new two-day format for 2018, in what will be the show’s sixth edition. The show will return to Olympia London on Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 June 2018, providing focused networking, education and meeting opportunities for buyers and suppliers.

  • 27 Jun 2018 28 Jun 2018

    Direct Booking Summit Europe 2018

    Amsterdam, Netherlands

    The Direct Booking Summit Americas is back. The industry’s largest event series dedicated to direct bookings is landing in Dallas, TX this October – and we’re making sure it’s bigger and better than ever before.

  • 28 Jun 2018

    WIT Japan & North Asia 2018

    Tokyo, Japan

    Six years on since we held the first WIT in Tokyo, it is time to “Reimagine” North Asia, a region that’s never been as well-connected as now and that’s fully invested in travel, technology and startups.

  • 28 Jun 2018

    ACTE Amsterdam Education Forum with CORTAS 2018

    Amsterdam, Netherlands

    The Holiday Inn Amsterdam Arena Towers is a contemporary hotel with direct train links to the Amsterdam city centre and Schiphol International Airport. Located 5 minutes away from Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA metro and train station, the hotel is a short walk away from the Amsterdam Arena Stadium, Ziggo Dome and Heineken Music Hall. It offers 10 flexible meeting rooms that can host up to 400 delegates. There is free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and a 24-hour Business Centre for guests’ convenience.

  • 28 Jun 2018

    TOPHOTELWORLDTOUR Singapore 2018

    Singapore

    The TOPHOTELWORLDTOUR is a series of one-day conferences around the world for leaders within the hospitality industry.  We believe that knowing people is the key to become a successfull player within the global hospitality industry. Our entire conference concept is focused to make it easy meet the all attendees on one day and to create long-term business relations.

  • 30 Jun 2018

    World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2018

    Athens, Greece

    World Travel Awards will be announcing its 2018 European winners at the annual Europe Gala Ceremony to be held this year in Athens, Greece on June 30th.