With the new year quickly approaching, now is the perfect time to plan your 2023 travels! While vacations and getaways are probably top of most people’s lists, remember to plan your travel schedule for events and conferences that will provide learning and networking opportunities!
Conferences are a great way to kill two birds with one stone. First, you can travel to a new destination and experience all it has to offer while using the conference to take your career and passions to the next level.
Travel conferences can focus on anything from diversity to sustainability. Most conferences also connect attendees to thought leaders and brand leaders in their industry. It’s the perfect place to land your next paid collaboration! If you want to travel and network in 2023, check out these conferences below and add them to your calendar now!
Black Travel Summit
The Black Travel Summit is back and is taking place from October 20th-22 in beautiful Miami, Florida. The mission of Black Travel Summit is to support, expand and enhance the voice of Black travel professionals, travelers, and influencers. Black Travel Summit is passionate about disseminating knowledge on destinations, cultures, trends, and travel products that are inclusive of people of color. This event will surely give travelers the connections and community they’ve sought. You can learn more and register here.
Women in Travel Summit
WITS is a dynamic and inclusive conference taking place May 19th-21 in Puerto Rico! As if you need any other reason to visit Puerto Rico, WTIS will be a fun-filled weekend. WITS is the premier event for travel’s top marketing talent. Creative entrepreneurs, influencers, DMOs, and industry come together to discuss future innovations, build dynamic collaborations, and change travel worldwide, all while supporting and empowering a diverse community. You can learn more and register here.
Travel Adventure Show
The Travel Adventures Show takes place in multiple locations throughout the states on different weekends. So you can attend the weekend that aligns with your schedule best. The Travel Adventure Show is making stops in major cities such as Washington D.C., Chicago, Atlanta, Denver, and many more! It’s the go-to conference for travelers, tour operators, and cruise line providers and is the top conference for networking within the travel and hospitality industry. You can learn more and register here.
