August 2026 Travel Events Calendar
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23 Jul 2026 ↓2 Aug 2026
Commonwealth Games 2026
The Commonwealth Games return to Glasgow in 2026, from July 23rd until August 2nd.
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4 Aug 2026 ↓6 Aug 2026
Asia Pacific Summit for Aviation Safety (AP-SAS) 2026
The Asia Pacific Summit for Aviation Safety (AP-SAS) serves as a pivotal gathering of senior leaders and aviation professionals from across the spectrum of the aviation industry in the Asia-Pacific region.
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4 Aug 2026 ↓6 Aug 2026
GTM West 2026
GTM West is an elite appointment-only event that connects the most influential travel advisors in North America with global travel suppliers in face-to-face meetings and Boardroom sessions. This boutique-style event provides a professional platform for the best sellers in the industry, encouraging them to expand their supplier portfolio and grow their global book of business.
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7 Aug 2026 ↓9 Aug 2026
DRT Show Beijing 2026
The name DRT stands for Diving, Resort, and Travel. DRT SHOW was founded by Mr. Jason Chong in 2009 to provide business partners greater support and encourage more people to become passionate divers who care about marine ecology. In 2010, the first DRT SHOW was held successfully in Hong Kong. 90% of exhibitors were from overseas, which proved that DRT SHOW had become the most international dive exhibition in Asia Pacific. Since then, DRT SHOW has been taking place in several Asian cities including Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Okinawa, Taipei, Singapore, Manila, Kuala Lumpur, and Mumbai. Nowadays, DRT SHOW is truly the largest dive expo in Asia Pacific.
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8 Aug 2026 ↓14 Aug 2026
Virtuoso Travel Week 2026
Virtuoso Travel Week brings together thousands of top luxury travel professionals and providers from over one hundred countries. During one-on-one appointments, professional development, and compelling events, this hybrid event fosters authentic engagement that drives business in a powerful way.
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8 Aug 2026 ↓10 Aug 2026
DRT Show Beijing 2026
The name DRT stands for Diving, Resort, and Travel. DRT SHOW was founded by Mr. Jason Chong in 2009 to provide business partners greater support and encourage more people to become passionate divers who care about marine ecology. In 2010, the first DRT SHOW was held successfully in Hong Kong. 90% of exhibitors were from overseas, which proved that DRT SHOW had become the most international dive exhibition in Asia Pacific. Since then, DRT SHOW has been taking place in several Asian cities including Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Okinawa, Taipei, Singapore, Manila, Kuala Lumpur, and Mumbai. Nowadays, DRT SHOW is truly the largest dive expo in Asia Pacific.
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11 Aug 2026 ↓14 Aug 2026
Global Sustainable Tourism Conference (GSTC) - Thailand 2026
The event aims to unite global and local tourism professionals engaged in advancing and advocating for sustainable travel and tourism. This includes participants from the public sector, hotels, tour operators, corporates, online travel agencies, academic institutions, development organizations, non-governmental organizations, consultants, and a variety of other stakeholders.
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14 Aug 2026
WiT Phocuswright Middle East 2026
WiT Middle East will provide a platform for independents, creatives, and small to medium sized businesses to share, learn and network. It will highlight examples of independents, creatives and entrepreneurs who have built sustainable businesses through social, content, community and ecommerce. It will spark ideas and offer actionable tips on how to harness tech to your advantage.
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17 Aug 2026 ↓18 Aug 2026
Cruise360 Australasia 2026
As the largest and only official conference of the cruise industry, Cruise360 brings together travel professionals, cruise line representatives, ports & destinations, industry suppliers and CLIA preferred partners for a truly panoramic view of the cruise industry.
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18 Aug 2026 ↓20 Aug 2026
PATA Travel Mart 2026
PATA Travel Mart (PTM) is one of Asia Pacific’s longest-standing international travel trade exhibitions featuring unparalleled networking and contracting opportunities to help travel and tourism organisations access decision-makers, meet new clients, expand their networks, establish new relationships and consolidate existing business partnerships.
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19 Aug 2026 ↓20 Aug 2026
IBTM Americas 2026
IBTM Americas is the leading international trade show that connects the meetings and events industry across North America, Latin America, Europe and beyond.
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21 Aug 2026 ↓24 Aug 2026
SYTA Annual Conference 2026
The SYTA Annual Conference welcomes all representatives from the global student and youth travel market to join to collaborate for a better student travel industry. The SYTA Annual Conference is the only annual conference in North America where anyone who is passionate about promoting, selling, and providing travel experiences for students will find dedicated, insightful and actionable collaboration that will advance their student and youth travel business.
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22 Aug 2026 ↓26 Aug 2026
ASTA Caribbean Showcase 2026
More than an event, the ASTA Caribbean Showcase is a celebration of collaboration where business meets culture and every connection helps grow the future of travel.
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23 Aug 2026 ↓25 Aug 2026
BITAC® Independent 2026
2+ days of education, relationship-building, and uninterrupted private meetings between decision-makers and vendors focused on all aspects of hotel operations in leading hotels across the U.S. and further…in a relaxed atmosphere. BITAC® Operations attracts top decision-makers (CEO, Presidents, COO, CFO, VP Operations, etc.) from prominent independent & branded hotels, gaming, resorts; cruise ships; and the most aggressive management and development companies that you need to know!
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24 Aug 2026 ↓26 Aug 2026
Connect Marketplace 2026
Connect Marketplace is headed to Tampa Bay for three powerful days of networking, professional development, idea sharing, and one-on-one business meetings. This is where connections will evolve, ideas will set new standards, and the next wave of innovation will emerge. Don’t miss your chance to be part of Connect Marketplace.
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27 Aug 2026 ↓29 Aug 2026
ITE HCMC 2026
The 20th International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City – ITE HCMC 2026 is set to return from August 27th to 29th, 2026, in vibrant Ho Chi Minh City. With 19 successful editions, ITE HCMC has cemented its reputation as a premier annual event, fostering tourism and trade connections between Vietnam and the world.
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28 Aug 2026
World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony 2026
World Travel Awards™ gala ceremonies are regarded as milestone events in the travel calendar, attended by the industry’s key decision-makers, figureheads, influencers and media.
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30 Aug 2026 ↓2 Sep 2026
M&I Flagship Nashville 2026
The gold standard in MICE events, our original event format offers unrivalled ROI and a greater choice of meetings. Created for all MICE industry needs, Flagship brings together top MICE buyers and suppliers for three days of 1-2-1 meetings and networking opportunities.
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30 Aug 2026 ↓1 Sep 2026
Events Club Forum 2026
DMCs, PCOs, event management companies, convention bureaus, hotels, airlines from participating South European countries meet up with carefully selected, qualified and pre-screened buyers. Not only do all business counterparts meet face-to-face in match-made meetings but they also spend quality time together, as can only happen in this boutique format event.
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31 Aug 2026 ↓4 Sep 2026
Airport Experience Summit 2026
The ACI World Airport Experience Summit is the premier airport event dedicated to customer and employee experience.