2022 ANNUAL CONVENTION

2022 ANNUAL CONVENTION
The past two years have been filled with extraordinary challenges, brought on by a global pandemic. But through a series of additional challenges - budget cuts, global elections, social unrest and injustices and natural disasters - the world of destination organizations has completely changed. Destination leaders must look for solutions for a post-pandemic recovery by rolling up their sleeves and coming together with stakeholders to cultivate an innovative approach to and solutions that will advance the good work they do on behalf of the communities they serve.An opportunity to connect peers and thought leaders from inside and outside the industry.An integrated approach to learning regardless of your budget size or discipline focus.Relationship-based exchanges among industry providers and destination organizations.Diversity of thought by assembling the best minds in local insight and global expertise.

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OTHER PAST CONFERENCES

B Travel Trade Show

March 15-17, 2024 | Spain

The tourism trade show is a great all-around travel trade fair. You’ll learn a lot, be introduced to world-class products and ideas, and socialise with industry leaders. It’s Southern Europe’s biggest travel event, with over 24,000 visitors annually, so expect a crowd.

Digital Travel EU 2023

November 15-16, 2023 | UK

We launched eTail in 1999, and have been dedicated to supporting the growth of eCommerce ever since. What started off as 100 people in a room discussing where this sector is headed, has lead to 2000 senior-level eCommerce executives being inspired whilst learning and developing their company as well as their careers. Recently, our eTail customers - eCommerce leaders from the world’s leading travel companies including the top hotel, airline and OTA companies - have asked for a dedicated learning and networking platform for their vertical. So, we’ve organised Digital Travel Summit both in Europe and North America.

CHICOS 2023

November 12-14, 2023 | USA

The Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference & Operations Summit (CHICOS) is reputed the premier hospitality conference in the region. Having completed its 11th edition, CHICOS brings together over 300 regional and international investors and operators, as well as the region’s leading decision makers. Also participating as attendees or speakers are governmental representatives, opinion leaders, developers, bankers and other lenders, tourism officials, investment funds, hotel brand executives, individuals/companies seeking investors for their tourism projects, franchise and operations companies, public and private institutions, consultants, advisors and architects and designers. Attendees network and discuss the region’s markets and possibilities, while analyzing the most important trends that can impact their investment decisions.

Fitur — International Tourism Trade Fair

January 24-28, 2024 | Spain

The tourism industry is a major driver of global and local economy. In addition, it has the potential to improve the quality of life of communities. Through the selected challenge, in FiturNext, sponsored by CAF, development bank of Latin America, we look for best practices that can have positive effects on communities, groups and populations who did not previously benefit from this activity.