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6 Travel Conferences You Must Attend in 2023 – 2024

After two years of darkened hotel ballrooms and piles of chairs locked up in conference room corners, the lights are finally switching on. The cobwebs have been swept away, experts contacted, and now the digital ads are in full swing. Travel trade shows are back and with them, enormous opportunity.

Travel agent events like conferences connect travel professionals from around the world to share knowledge, meet vendors and create new partnerships. And let’s be honest, it’s about time we abandon our desks and computer screens and see the world.

That said, below are 6 travel agents trade shows and conferences coming up in 2023-2024 to inspire you with exciting new ideas and help you expand your business vision.

1. Adventure Travel World Summit; Hokkaido, Japan

Do you sell adventure? Or are you looking to pivot into that niche?

The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) sponsors a summit every year for tour operators, travel writers, industry partners and tourism boards who are involved in the adventure travel industry. But it’s much more than a conference. Summit participants join offsite trips in addition to hearing from keynote speakers, maximizing endless networking opportunities, sharing industry information and pitching new story ideas during Media Connect sessions.

The ATTA has already reserved Hokkaido, Japan for September 2023. The event will include adventures into the surrounding wilderness, business meetings and networking opportunities, and time for travel leaders to connect.

2. FITUR 2024; Madrid, Spain

FITUR is an International Tourism Trade Fair organized by IFEMA MADRID. In January 2022, Fitur hosted 600 exhibitors from 107 countries and welcomed over 100,000 visitors. Fitur serves as a meeting place for tourism professionals from around the world. It’s also the leading trade fair for inbound and outbound markets in Latin America.

Fitur targets both mass tourism and niche markets, showcasing new sectors each year as the tourism industry becomes more diverse. It also presents cutting edge technology including artificial intelligence, smart tourist destinations and big data.

Fitur will hold its 44th tourism trade show from January 24th – 28th, 2024. Targeting hotel chains, agencies, tour operators, technological companies, suppliers, transportation and institutions from around the world, Fitur 2024 will focus on how to strengthen post pandemic tourism and how to generate new business opportunities.

3. ITB 2024; Berlin, Germany

ITB takes place at the Berlin ExpoCenter City exhibition center. With more than 10,000 exhibitors, ITB is the largest convention in the travel industry. The convention presents informational stands on countries, destinations, hotels and tourism associations as well as on specialist suppliers, booking systems and transport operators. ITB is a platform for B2B travel industry leaders to meet and network.

ITB’s event will take place in Berlin from March 5th – 7th, 2024. The guest country of ITB 2023 will be Georgia.

4. IPW; San Antonio, Texas

How about a trip to the USA?

US travel exhibitors convene once a year in San Antonio, Texas for the U.S. Travel Association’s IPW international inbound travel trade show. At IPW, US travel exhibitors connect with travel buyers and media from more than 70 countries to share their products and build new business relationships. IPW showcases the American travel industry to its international visitors to promote and increase tourism in the USA.

The U.S. Travel Association’s IPW is the leading international inbound travel trade show. The next convention will take place from May 20th-24th, 2023.

5. ETOA’s Global European Marketplace (GEM); London, UK

For ETOA members only, GEM is ETOA’s annual travel trade event. Not just another tour operators’ event, here tourism suppliers meet new leads and reconnect with existing business contacts. With preset appointments based on business profile and goals, buyers and suppliers meet one-on-one throughout the event.

Participants also attend educational and networking sessions. Close to 400 global and intra-European buyers are invited to GEM’s upcoming event, which will take place from November 2nd – 3rd, 2023 in London, UK.

6. Travel Expo-Travel and Adventure Show

Looking for an excuse to visit a metropolitan center in the USA?

The Travel and Adventure Show is a traveling expo, which will meet in 9 different cities across the USA in 2023 including Chicago, Boston, NY, Washington DC, Los Angeles, Denver, San Francisco, Atlanta and Dallas.

For tour operators, travel agents and tourists alike, the Travel and Adventure Show gives travel companies the opportunity to maximize their marketing and sales by presenting to prescreened audiences. Buyers can obtain the most up-to-date travel and itinerary options, safety protocols directly from the source.

In addition, visitors can attend one or more of the dozens of educational and informational travel workshops that take place throughout the day.

Travel trade shows: are they worth attending?

The last two years wreaked havoc on the travel industry. According to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), global tourism experienced its worst year on record in 2020. Destinations worldwide suffered a decrease by one billion in international arrivals as compared to the previous year due to the massive drop in demand and the serious travel restrictions.

But with travel restrictions lifting, the travel industry is returning in full force. According to a recent Pulse survey , 73% of business travelers agree that a general increase in business travel is extremely likely and 62% anticipate an increase in their own business travel compared to 2021.

With demand on the rise, it behooves any travel professional to continue networking, building strategic relationships and marketing their products in person at travel trade shows. If the expense was worth it to you in the past, then now, in the current travel industry, the ROI should prove to be even greater.

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65 Best Tourism Industry Events & Travel Conferences 2024/25

Looking for the top travel conferences 2024 has to offer? If you’re working in the tourism industry and you haven’t booked a ticket to one of the many events, what are you waiting for? Not only are these events an excuse to get out of the office and network with like-minded people, but they’re also great opportunities to learn more about travel and tourism.

Travel conferences are great for making new deals, discovering up-and-coming innovations, learning new skills, or just some good old networking. And there are some really exciting travel and tourism conferences in 2024 that exemplify the importance of travel .

We’ve put together this comprehensive list of conferences happening all over the world in the next year. Have a look at which ones you don’t want to miss and start planning your trip now.

Best Travel Industry Conferences 2024/25 by Month

January: Fitur – International Tourism Trade Fair

February: Travel & Adventure Show

March: B Travel Trade Show

April: World Travel Market

May: Tbex San Sebastian Spain

June: ITT Conference

July: Web in Travel (WIT)l Conference

August: Global Business Travel Association Conference

September: World Youth and Student Travel Conference

October: TBEX Africa

November: The Phocuswright Conference

December: International Luxury Travel Market – Worldwide

Fitur — International Tourism Trade Fair

Dates: 24 – 28 January 2024

Location: Madrid, Spain

Fitur is held every year in Madrid. It is one of the biggest tourism fairs in the world and an ideal gateway to Latin American markets. Fitur draws an international crowd of tourism professionals and travellers alike. It provides a platform to develop strategies for consumer demand and communication.

The first three days of the conference are for trade visitors only, with doors opening to the public on Saturday and Sunday. Visitors can use this conference to network with other tourism professionals and travellers, as well as gain new insights and knowledge in the industry.

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Matka — Nordic Travel Fair

Dates: 19 – 21 January 2024

Location: Helsinki, Finland

Being the largest travel conference in Northern Europe and the Baltic Region, Matka attracts over 1000 exhibitors annually. These exhibitors travel to Finland from more than 80 different countries, allowing for a diverse crowd. The conference is open to the public and trade buyers, with two days solely dedicated to the professionals.

The main aim behind Matka is for tourism trade professionals to learn about new products and services. As well as make valuable connections, and gather information on the ever-moving innovations of the travel industry.

Travel & Adventure Show

Dates: 13 – 14 January 2024

Location: Chicago, USA

Dates: 20 – 21 January 2024

Location: Denver, USA

Dates: 27 – 28 January 2024

Location: New York, USA

Dates: 3 – 4 February 2024

Location: Los Angeles, USA

Dates: 17 – 18 February 2024

Location: Phoenix, USA

Dates: 24 – 25 February 2024

Location: Washington DC, USA

Dates: 9 – 10 March 2024

Location: Atlanta, USA

Dates: 16 – 17 March 2024

Location: San Francisco, USA

Dates: 23 – 24 March 2024

Location: Dallas, USA

The Travel and Adventure Shows are a series of exhibits that take place across the USA. So American visitors have the option to catch the business travel conferences closest to them.

Discover new travel destinations across the globe, and take the chance to rub shoulders with some big travel celeb names. These travel events bring tourism businesses and the public together.

Dates: 19 – 21 February 2024

Location: Melbourne, Australia

This is the Asia Pacific region’s leading meetings and event industry trade conference. Decision-makers in the event industry engage with each other during this three-day event to share, connect, and do business.

The 2024 AIME is preparing to be one of their biggest yet as they celebrate their 30th birthday. They expect to host 400 buyers and 2000 visitors from around the world, making it a business tourism conference of 2024 you won’t want to miss.

Business Travel Show

Dates: 28 – 29 June 2024

Location: London, England

The largest business travel conference in Europe will be back in 2024. This conference is very business-oriented, so it’s the perfect place to find suppliers and network.

It also offers the opportunity to grow your business knowledge. This is the type of travel industry networking event that will challenge you and teach you to innovate and grow.

Travel Technology Europe

Despite only lasting two days, this is one of the top travel tech conferences in 2024. The event draws in over 5000 attendees and more than 30 conference sessions. It’s focused on technological development in our ever-growing industry.

Travel professionals looking for technological solutions to the industry’s current problems can find all the latest findings at this conference. It’s a gathering place of refreshing ideas and exciting opportunities.

Dates: 5 – 7 March 2024

Location: Oman

The ITB conference is the perfect place for B2B travel trading and gives visitors a taste of future travel and tourism trends. From panel discussions to keynote speakers, there is no better place to get an inside scoop on the year’s upcoming trends.

The three-day conference is exciting and informative, a great way to get exposure to the respective markets and the ideas that are shaping them.

Women’s Travel Fest

Dates: 3 – 5 March 2024

The Women’s Travel Fest is a conference just for ladies who love travelling. It’s been growing since 2013 and has become the largest women-in-travel summit. Join more than 30 amazing female speakers and network with other like-minded women.

This conference is an incredible opportunity to make good connections and upskill in all the right areas. The aim of this travel convention in 2024 is to connect, support, and inspire women to travel the world safely. It is undoubtedly one of the best tourism fairs in the world for solo female travellers.

Web in Travel (WiT)

Date: 5 – 6 July 2024

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Date: 27 July 2024

Location: Penang, Malaysia

Date: 2 – 4 October 2024

Location: Singapore

Date: 2 November 2024

Location: Seoul, South Korea

For anyone interested in travel technology, distribution, and marketing, this conference will bring it all into one room. Join the masses as you get the opportunity to meet with others in the travel-tech and marketing space and gain new insights into the industry.

While the event occurs in several live locations throughout the year, it’s also one of the few travel technology conferences offering a virtual space. So you can connect with travel and marketing gurus from across the world.

Select Traveller Conference

Dates: 17 – 19 March 2024

Location: Buffalo Niagara, New York

This conference aims to boost the relationship between travel clubs and travel loyalty programs. If you are in the industry and hoping to increase your club membership or add value to your loyalty program, this is the place to be.

B Travel Trade Show

Dates: 15 – 17 March 2024

Location: Barcelona, 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.

Travel Technology Initiative

Dates: 20 March 2024

TTI continues to establish and maintain technology standards within the travel industry. This conference is the main event of the year, where all the big travel tech names come together. Learn about the technological trends that will affect your business and the greater travel industry.

Travel and Words

Dates: 12 – 14 November 2024

Location: Missoula, Montana

This is a conference built on passion and voluntary work. The Travel and Words event is a great place for travel bloggers , writers, and destination marketers to get together. Here, they can discuss the future of travel marketing in media and print.

Its focus is on freelance travel writers in the Northwest, making it ideal for exposure to potential new markets.

International Luxury Travel Market – Worldwide

Dates: 19 – 22 June 2024

Location: Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

Dates: 18 – 21 September 2024

Location: Baha Mar, The Bahamas

Dates: 4 – 7 December 2024

Location: Cannes, France

Dates: 7 – 10 May 2024

Location: São Paulo, Brazil

The ILTM conferences showcase the ultimate luxury travel brands to handpicked travel advisors in different regions. It is here that luxury and travel combine to display fantastic holiday opportunities in each country.

Simply put, it’s one of the best international travel events of the year for luxury marketers and business owners.

World Trade Market

Dates: 6 – 8 November 2024

Dates: 2 – 4 April 2024

Dates: 10 – 12 April 2024

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Dates: 6 – 9 May 2024

Location: Dubai, UAE

WTM hosts thousands of travel professionals in multiple locations each year.

The Latin America WTM showcases the best of Latin America to the rest of the world. Travel agencies, service providers, and travellers themselves all congregate together to see the best of Latin American Tourism.

WTM Africa does much the same, except for the African Continent. All tourism industry people, from hotel owners to tour guides and everyone in between, will meet under one roof to share and expand their network and knowledge.

WTM London celebrated 40 years in 2020 and will host many travel and tourism professionals in 2024. Here, you can connect and mingle with the industry’s head runners, as well as learn more about the world of travel and tourism.

International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association Global Convention

Dates: 4 – 7 October 2024

Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico

The IGLTA tourism convention exists to connect the LGBTQ+ community with gay-friendly travel and tourism brands, suppliers, and buyers. There are interesting educational workshops and numerous networking receptions for all attendees.

IGLTA also runs events around the world for LGBTQ+ travellers and promotes equality and safety within the tourism industry.

Skift Forum

Dates: 26 – 28 September 2024

Dates: 12 – 14 December 2024

The Skift Global Forum 2024 provides a space for innovative leaders in travel and tourism to come together and share, gain, and develop new ideas. With research-driven actionable insights, amazing speakers, and an excellent opportunity to network, it’s one of our favourite travel marketing conferences in 2024.

Women in Travel Summit

Dates: 12 – 14 April 2024

Location: Salt Lake City, USA

This is a wonderful conference for women in the travel and tourism industry. There will be brands, influencers, and creators.

Visitors can attend workshops and talks on travel directed specifically to the ladies. It’s A great opportunity for travel writers and influencers who want to expand their monetization strategies and learn from others.

Africa’s Travel Indaba

Dates: 9 – 11 May 2024

Location: Durban, South Africa

Africa’s tourism and travel industry are showcased well at this annual event, with exhibitor booths for travel services and product suppliers. Buyers, media, and the public can enjoy a first-row seat to the best that Africa has to offer.

This conference is geared more towards businesses (like tour operators and travel agents) than travel writers.

Digital Travel Summit 2024

Dates: 12 – 13 September 2024

Location: South Carolina, USA

One of the best tourism conferences for travel executives, Digital Travel, caters to their niche perfectly. With big keynotes and small face-to-face discussions around customer engagement and personalization, you’re bound to come away with creative new strategies to grow your business.

We Are Africa

Enjoy the luxurious side of African tourism as this event hosts both an African and International audience. It focuses on rebranding Africa as a top luxury destination with exciting investments and lavish products.

Tourism & Leisure Studies Conference

Dates: 14 – 16 June 2024

Location: Granada, Spain

This conference offers a space for travel industry professionals to discuss matters within the industry. Past, current, and future trends, issues, and innovations are presented and debated with like-minded individuals.

This is a great space for those looking to change their business model and adapt to relevant tourism in the new decade.

IPW Conference

Dates: 3 – 7 May 2024

IPW is where US travel exhibitors connect with travel buyers and media from more than 70 countries.

This is one of the best tourism events of 2024 that showcases products and builds relationships. It’s a national showcase of what America has to offer and brings in a great deal of tourism to the country.

Global Business Travel Association

Dates: 13 – 15 August 2024

Location: Toronto, Canada

Dates: 22 – 24 April 2024

Visit Canada’s largest conference for business travel and management professionals. As it attracts over 900 attendees, the event is a fantastic way for travel innovators to showcase their latest products and services to industry professionals.

It’s comparatively small in scale to other travel events of 2024, making it best for networking.

Keyframe 23 by Traverse

Dates: 13 – 16 April 2024

Location: Malta

This travel conference is aimed at bloggers, influencers, YouTubers, and other content creators. The vibrant festival combines travel and technological innovation. Digital content creators from around the world will gather to learn, progress, and develop new ways to show off the world of travel.

ITT Conference

Dates: 5 – 7 June 2024

Location: Doha, Qatar

The Institution of Travel and Tourism conference is held each year to provide a space for all those in the tourism industry to discuss and share.

You can find guidelines on how to be a professional in the industry, as well as support and advice on your travel career. You can also enjoy some networking with others in the industry.

Future Travel Experience

Dates: 19 – 21 September 2024

Location: California, USA

Dates: 8 – 9 November 2024

Learn more about the future of travel and hear from hundreds of airline and hotel representatives. Whether you attend the global travel industry event, the Asian event, or both – there is much to learn and many faces to network with.

As the name suggests, it is all about forward-moving tech and industry.

Digital Travel Summit EU

Date: 15 – 16 November 2024

All things digital and travel combine perfectly in this two-day event held in London. Along with industry-leading speakers, there are workshops, presentations, and small group sessions. There are also over 400 other digital travel professionals to network with.

Global Travel Marketplace

Date: 18 – 20 July 2024

Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

This travel conference is an appointment-only event connecting influential travel advisors with travel suppliers. It’s small-scale and tends to lead to many exciting new business deals.

TECNZ Tourism Conference

Dates: 8 –11 August 2024

Location: Rotorua, New Zealand

TECNZ Tourism Conference is for anyone interested in making partners and learning about New Zealand’s tourism innovations and trends.

Inbound 2024

Dates: 5 – 8 September 2024

Location: Boston, Massachusetts

Inbound is a yearly conference where big ideas are shared and expanded. It’s all about actionable strategies for growth and improvement. And with nightly parties, you’re likely to make good friends with your new connections.

Massive and exciting, it can be a little daunting. But there’s a surprising opportunity to make close connections and brainstorm your niche challenges.

Travel Writers and Photographers Conference

Dates: 10 – 13 August 2024

Location: Corte Madera, California

More niche than most options on our list, this conference is the perfect place for all travel writers and photographers to come together and expand their knowledge and skills.

Hosted by Book Passage, there is a world of knowledge to be shared over the 3-day event. With workshops, panels, and evening activities, you’ll come away with actionable insights and a lot of new contacts.

PATA Travel Mart

Dates: 4 – 6 October 2024

Location: New Delhi, India

The Pacific Asia Travel Association hosts the PATA travel mart each year. The role of PATA in tourism is essential, allowing sellers, buyers, and other industry professionals in the Asia-Pacific region to meet, greet, and network.

There is also a public day when traders can meet visitors and exhibit their products.

Travel Mart Latin America

Dates: 20 – 22 September 2024

Location: TBD

This is a long-standing conference showcasing Latin American tourism. It’s a great place for tour operators, wholesalers, meeting planners, and incentive companies to meet and share their businesses.

Travel Mart is also an expo of all travel and tourism opportunities in Central and South America.

World Youth and Student Travel Conference

Dates: 12 – 15 September 2024

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

This conference is a must for professionals who work in youth and student travel. It hosts over 150 buyers, represents 100 countries, and offers workshops and networking events aplenty, making it a conference worth your time.

Vestnorden Travel Mart 2024

Dates: 17 – 18 October 2024

Location: Reykjavik, Iceland

This is an extremely important trade show for the North Atlantic region. It allows B2B trading and networking for all travel professionals in and around Iceland, Greenland, and the Faroes Islands.

TBEX Africa, North America, and Europe

Dates: 17 – 20 July 2024

Location: Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Dates: 28 – 31 May 2024

Location: San Sebastian, Spain

TBEX has quickly become the largest conference and networking event for content creators, travel brands, and industry professionals. Partnering with fantastic destinations across the globe and attracting hundreds of delegates each year. This is a great place to network and do business.

It’s one of the best travel and tourism conferences in 2024, with the fantastic convention occurring in Africa, North America, and Europe.

Luxury Travel Advisors Ultra Summit

Dates: 20 – 22 June 2024

Location: Scottsdale, Arizona

This is a great international tourism conference for travel agents to attend to network with suppliers and learn more about the industry. It’s also a fantastic opportunity for exhibitors to showcase their businesses and what they offer.

TTG Travel Experience

Dates: 11 – 13 October 2024

Location: Remini, Italy

Anyone looking for a gateway to the Italian travel market should attend the TTG conference. With over 130 countries being represented, this is considered the largest B2B trade conference in Italy.

International Tourism Film Festival

Dates: 24 – 27 October 2024

Location: Caldas Da Rainha, Portugal

This unique event brings travel filmmakers and businesses together, showcasing industry greats and newcomers alike. It’s not a travel conference we all need to attend, but if you have a special talent for promotional travel films or are looking for someone who does, check it out.

GBTA + Conference 2024

Dates: 14 – 16 November 2024

Location: Hamburg, Germany

It’s one of the top business travel conferences in 2024 for B2B exposure. You’ll learn about the latest trends in tourism and make valuable new connections.

Phocuswright Conference

Dates: 13 – 16 November 2024

This is a great place for travel leaders and influencers to meet and discuss the latest innovations in the travel and tourism industry.

Top Travel and Tourism Conferences 2024/25

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Travel events bring together industry professionals from around the world to share knowledge, meet with providers and create new partnerships. We’ve put together a list of the biggest industry events in 2023 that will help you expand your business vision .

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FITUR is an event for global travel professionals. It is the leading exhibition for both inbound and outbound tourism markets in Ibero-America (Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries of Europe and Latin America). It’s a unique forum for promoting brands, presenting new products, discovering the latest trends, and networking.

The exhibition lasts for five packed days. On each day, you can establish useful contacts, explore cutting-edge projects, enter into rewarding partnerships and engage top professionals.

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The hospitality industry and its sister industry, the trade industry, are among the most dynamic sectors when it comes to events and trade shows . Simply put, your calendar is not big enough to fit the sheer number of travel trade shows that take place around the globe.

How do you decide which ones are worth your time and money?

The only way to do it is to know exactly what the travel trade show is about and whether it provides you with relevant network opportunities or not. You also need to know the exact dates of important events in the tourism sector to plan your schedule in advance. 

Below you can find a list of the top 10 events by continent so you don’t miss out on the developments in the industry that can help you transform your business.

Here is a table of all the travel industry events in 2023, including dates, locations, and themes.

South Asia’s Travel & Tourism Exchange – SATTE

📅 Date : February 9, 2023

📍 Location : India Expo Mart, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR

🗣️ Theme : Discover solution-driven innovations to accelerate growth

🏢 Event organizers : Informa Markets India Pvt. Ltd

💰 Sponsors and exhibitors : the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, National and International Tourism Boards

SATTE is one of the leading travel and tourism exhibitions on the continent . This year SATTE celebrates its 30th edition . The exhibition continues to be focused on one topic – how to accelerate business growth and push the industry forward by leveraging solution-driven innovations. With an engaging conference lineup, lots of networking opportunities, and renowned travel professionals, SATTE is a perfect opportunity for all B2B travel businesses to stay ahead of the curve. 

📅 Date : April 26th, 2023

📍 Location : JIO World Convention Centre, Mumbai, India

🗣️ Theme : Discover new business networks in the Indian travel market.

🏢 Event organizers : Messe Berlin (Singapore) Pte Ltd, 10 Anson Road, #23-08 International Plaza, Singapore 079903

💰 Sponsors and exhibitors : ETAA, EHTTOA, ADTOI, ATAB, BOTOA, and many more

ITB India attracts a wide range of exhibitors and buyers every year, ranging from tour operators and hoteliers to travel technology managers and destination management companies . The event is great for all business managers and owners interested in pursuing valuable networking opportunities . In fact, all attendees have access to an appointment scheduling mobile app so they can easily establish business relations.

📅 Date : May 1st, 2023

📍 Location : DWTC Dubai, UAE

🗣️ Theme : Working Towards Net Zero – Celebrating 30 years of Arabian Travel Market

🏢 Event organizers : Reed Exhibitions Limited

💰 Sponsors and exhibitors : Visit Dubai, Emirates, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Al Rais Travel

This year one of the leading Middle East international travel and tourism events, ATM Dubai , celebrates its 30th anniversary. The main goal of the event is to bring the travel community together. Every year the event is organized under a unique theme. This year it is Working Towards Net Zero which means that if you are interested in innovative sustainable travel trends, ATM Dubai 2023 is the place to be. If you are an inbound or outbound tourism professional, you should definitely check out this event.

Arabian Travel Market

📅 Date : May 1st, 2023.

📍 Location : Dubai World Trade Centre 

🗣️ Theme : ’Working Towards Net Zero’ – exploring emerging sustainable travel trends.

🏢 Event organizers : Reed Exhibition LTD, Gateway House, 28 The Quadrant Richmond, Surrey, TW9 1DN, England

💰 Sponsors and exhibitors : Visit Dubai, Emirates, IHG Hotels & Resorts, & AL Rais Travel

Arabian Travel Market revolves around bringing the travel community together. Tour operators, travel agents, private travel organizers, and wholesalers interested in new ideas and innovations should attend the forum, especially if they are interested in sustainable travel, as it’s this year’s theme. This year Arabian Travel Market celebrates its 30th year anniversary, and the event organizers will unveil their dedicated sustainability pledge .

ILTM Arabia

📅 Date : May 2nd, 2023

📍 Location : Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

🗣️ Theme : Provide luxury travel providers with a great return on their investment.

If you are interested in high-end travel experiences as a buyer or you run a company that sells next-level travel packages , ILTM Arabia should be interesting to you. The only downside of this event is that it’s by invitation only. This event is especially interesting to luxury hotel owners, elite transportation providers, and luxury travel suppliers interested in attracting buyers from the Middle East. When it comes to networking, ILTM Arabia is all about discovering new partnership opportunities and making long-term arrangements.

The Hotel Show Dubai

📅 Date : May 23rd, 2023

📍 Location : Dubai

🗣️ Theme : Promote products and services and meet key buyers in the travel sector.

🏢 Event organizers : DMG Events, 5th Floor, The Palladium, Cluster C, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, P.O. Box 33817, Dubai

💰 Sponsors and exhibitors : Dubai, HAMA, & DRG.

The Hotel Show Dubai is one of the most prestigious shows in the industry focused on interior design and hospitality. This event caters to hotel managers, hotel owners, GMs, architects, chefs, restaurant managers, facilities managers, and interior designers .

The event provides many networking opportunities to help you sell your product or service to key buyers from the hospitality industry. Furthermore, the show has partnered with the international Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals Association (HFTP), which makes it a perfect platform to launch technological innovations.

📅 Date : May 31st, 2023

📍 Location : Queen Sirikit National convention Center, Bangkok, Thailand

🗣️ Theme : Amazing new chapters

🏢 Event organizers : Amazing Thailand and Tourism Authority of Thailand

💰 Sponsors and exhibitors : To be disclosed

Thailand Travel Mart Plus or TTM+ rose up as the premier showcase travel industry event of Thai tourism and cultural values. The event enables local product and accommodation sellers to connect with international buyers . If you are a travel agent, agency, or OTA interested in sourcing quality products from this exotic country, you should definitely check out this event.  

ILTM Asia Pacific

📅 Date : June 19th, 2023

📍 Location : Sands Expo & Convention Centre, 10 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018956

🗣️ Theme : Create new itineraries, do business, and meet potential partners.

💰 Sponsors and exhibitors : Singapore Exhibition & Convention Bureau and Singapore Passion Made Possible

Over the years, the ILTM Asia Pacific event has become quite valuable for both exhibitors and attendees. It’s perfect for travel brands interested in getting better exposure, travel advisors who want to curate the most exciting new trips, and travel press specializing in writing about luxury travel . When it comes to networking, this event provides many valuable opportunities ranging from one-to-one meetings and exclusive networking events to wellness sessions .

Digital Travel Summit Singapore

📅 Date : August 23rd, 2023

📍 Location : Equarius Hotel, Singapore

🗣️ Theme : Actionable tactics to grow your travel brand with a focus on interaction.

🏢 Event organizers : WBR Research, 61 Robinson Road, 14-01 Robinson Centre, Singapore 068893

Keynote speakers (names, job titles, bio, topics)

💰 Sponsors and exhibitors : Edgio

Digital Travel Summit is scheduled for August this year in Singapore. It’s an event where leaders from tourism boards, airlines, OTAs, hospitality, metas, and cruise lines come to share their valuable insights and success stories. Interactive Q&As, roundtables, think tanks, and workshops will enable you to pursue dozens of networking opportunities you can actually act upon. 

📅 Date : September 12th, 2023

📍 Location : Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center

🗣️ Theme : Chinese travel market (market trends & future of tourism).

🏢 Event organizers : MB Exhibitions (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

💰 Sponsors and exhibitors : TravelDaily as co-host, China Travel News as media partner, and dozens of strategic partners and buyers, including Cassia, CCT, CTG Travel, Aoyou, Fliggy, & more

ITB China is the largest B2B travel show in mainland China. Its focus throughout the years remains the same – the Chinese travel market . Every year hundreds of top buyers from China attend the event to meet international travel experts and discover innovative solutions and emerging travel products and services. The organizer leverages a matchmaking system to connect relevant buyers and sellers and enable valuable networking opportunities.

ITB Asia Singapore

📅 Date : October 25th, 2023

📍 Location : Marina Bay Sands Singapore, 10 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018956

🗣️ Theme : Enable travel professionals to establish contact with partners.

💰 Sponsors and exhibitors : Over 15 sponsors, including BER, Marina Bay Sands, Saudi Tourism Authority, and many others

There is no more important tourism event for the Asian travel sector than ITB Asia . We are talking about a huge B2B event with over 1000 exhibitors from all over the world. This event is perfect for small and medium-sized travel companies, including travel agents, hotel managers, travel technology experts, destination management firms, business travel experts, and educators.

ITB Asia provides all exhibitors and attendees with access to a mobile application for appointment scheduling . During the event, attendees also have access to workshops, seminars, and official networking events. 

Travel Tech Asia

📍 Location : Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

🗣️ Theme : Leverage emerging technologies to create new possibilities for travel.

Travel Tech Asia is one of the key travel events in the Asia-Pacific. It’s a go-to place for all travel professionals who are looking to discover emerging tech travel trends . Travel Tech Asia attracts attendees and exhibitors from a wide range of travel niches related to technology. Plus, there are dedicated events for networking and custom-tailored talks for the airline and hotel sectors . The best thing about this event is that it’s co-located with ITB Asia and MICE Show Asia .

MICE Show Asia

🗣️ Theme : Connect and build the future of MICE & new travel product discovery.

🏢 Event organizers : Messe Berlin (Singapore) Pte Ltd

This event is perfect for a wide range of professionals, including MICE innovators, meetings & events professionals, and leaders in the hotel vertical and corporate travel niche, including business travel managers and travel management companies . You can meet potential business partners or clients. MICE Show Asia is perfect for showcasing destinations, services, and complete travel products. For instance, last year, the event organizers recorded over 27,000 business meetings .

Uzakrota Global 2023

📅 Date: November 24, 2023

📍 Location: Hilton Bosphorus, Istanbul

🗣️ Theme : Networking and getting insights from professionals with panels and keynote speeches.

🏢 Event organizers : Uzakrota

💰 Sponsors and exhibitors : Buyers and sellers from different segments of the tourism industry, Tourism boards, airlines, travel marketing companies, and more.

Uzakrota  has proved its success with events organized all over the world. Their innovative concept is one of a kind which synthesis of conferences and trade fairs. Uzakrota Global continues to attract global and promising brand, and manages to become a bridge between many parties. Uzakrota network has grown exponentially by adding new partners with each and every event organized since 2010.

Top Travel Industry events in Africa

Meetings africa.

📅 Date : February 27th, 2023

📍 Location : Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa

🗣️ Theme : Meet face-to-face with the most influential buyers in the world and be part of Africa’s growth.

🏢 Event organizers : South African Tourism

💰 Sponsors and exhibitors : Gauteng Convention Bureau, Johannesburg Convention Bureau, Sandton Convention Centre

Meetings Africa is a diverse event that attracts top brands from many verticals , including the travel industry. This is a great event to network with potential business partners, boost your brand awareness, or identify new business opportunities in the African travel market, especially during the now-traditional National Tourism Communicators Forum Meeting. This event is great for decision-makers in travel agencies and OTAs interested in sourcing travel services and products from the African travel market.

International Luxury Travel Market Africa

📅 Date : April 3rd, 2023

📍 Location : Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens, Cape Town

🗣️ Theme : Re-connect, build relationships, and grow the luxury travel business.

At the center of ILTM Africa, we have luxury travel experiences. The goal of this year’s event is to reconnect African suppliers with buyers from all around the world after the disruptive covid pandemic . The event encompasses many networking opportunities ranging from face-to-face meetings and networking during mealtime to evening events. The target audience includes travel agents and agencies with a focus on luxury travel and luxury travel destinations in Africa.

📍 Location : Cape Town, CTICC

🗣️ Theme : Recover, rebuild, and innovate.

WTM Africa’s 8th edition is scheduled for April 3rd this year. This is one of the major events in the entire African travel sector. It attracts buyers, sellers, and influential experts in the travel vertical. As a B2B event, WTM Africa caters to the needs of leading travel representatives and professionals . WTM Africa has perfected their networking game by pre-scheduling meetings and events to successfully connect thousands of businesses every year.

Africa’s Travel Indaba

📅 Date : May 8th, 2023

📍 Location : KwaZulu-Natal

🗣️ Theme : Shaping Africa’s Tomorrow, Through Connection Today!

💰 Sponsors and exhibitors : South Africa Kwazulu-Natal, Durban, and ICC Durban

Africa’s Travel Indaba is an awarded travel and tourism show in Africa. Some of the continent’s top suppliers of travel products and services visit the show every year. The show is created to provide information and new networking opportunities to local and international travel agents and tour operators. Every year, the show starts with Business Opportunity Networking Day (BONDay) to enable participants to discover local insights and trends and make long-lasting partnerships.

We Are Africa

📅 Date : May 15th, 2023

📍 Location : Cape Town, South Africa

🗣️ Theme : Transform and rebrand African travel for the global luxury market.

🏢 Event organizers : This is Beyond Ltd

💰 Sponsors and exhibitors : South African Tourism, City of Cape Town, ATTA, WESGRO, Inspirational Places, and more

If you are interested in a more luxurious side of tourism in Africa , then you should definitely check out the event by the name We Are Africa . The event traditionally attracts recognizable luxury African travel brands and caters to the needs of luxury travel agencies and agents. This year the event will be centered around the industry’s recovery with many face-to-face meetings and networking events. 

ITB Berlin Convention

📅 Date : March 7th, 2023

📍 Location : Berlin Exhibition Grounds

🗣️ Theme : Change – the key trends for the travel industry.

🏢 Event organizers : Messe Berlin GmbH, Messedamm 22, D – 14055 Berlin, Germany

As one of the world’s leading travel industry events, ITB Berlin addresses different topics every year. This year, the convention is going to be all about making necessary changes to leverage the current trends in the sector to enable business growth. The focus is also on personal interactions and an abundance of networking opportunities. Exhibitors include tour operators, hotels, and other service providers, while attendees are usually young professionals, experts, buyers, and decision-makers. 

Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam

📅 Date : March 14th, 2023

📍 Location : RAI Amsterdam, Europaplein 24, 1078 GZ Amsterdam

🗣️ Theme : Business-led solutions to grow and develop your hotel offering.

🏢 Event organizers : Fresh Montgomery, 9 Manchester Square, Marylebone, London W1U 3PL, United Kingdom

💰 Sponsors and exhibitors : MEWS, ROOMRACCON, HotelPartner, GEBERIT, HelloTOP, Dutch Hotel Award, & others

Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam is one of the best events to attend if you want to learn from the leaders in hotel design, health & wellness, equipment suppliers, housekeeping, and food and drink. It’s one of the most popular events among hotel owners and managers . There are plenty of partnership opportunities, especially for hotel suppliers. The media partner that exclusively supports the event is Entree. 

Food Hotel Tech

📍 Location : Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles Hall 5

🗣️ Theme : Benefits of eco-responsible innovations.

🏢 Event organizers : Food Hotel Tech, 178 Boulevard Haussmann, 75008 Paris, France

Keynote speakers: Charles-Antoine Duron (Director of Tourism and Mobility at Google), Ian Di Tullio (Chief Commercial Officer at Accor), and many others

💰 Sponsors and exhibitors : food service vision, CCI NICE COTE D’AZUR, Region Sud, and others

Food Hotel Tech is one of the most exciting events in the travel sector aimed at brands in the hotel and restaurant industry which are some of the vital cogs in the global travel industry machinery. Every year, the event’s organizers tend to highlight the key technologies in the hotel and restaurant niche. Given that this is a B2B event, it caters to the expectations and needs of hoteliers and restaurant owners . In terms of networking opportunities, FHT offers specialized conferences and keynotes. 

Pricing & Revenue Management Summit

📅 Date : March 30th, 2023

📍 Location : Hotel Riu Plaza, Berlin

🗣️ Theme : Leveraging technology to maximize financial results and improve customer experience.

🏢 Event organizers : Luxatia International, Soukenicka 23, 110 00 Prague 1, Czech Republic

Keynote speakers: Amrita Makkar (Regional Director of Revenue Management at Virgin Hotels), Jaume Vidal (Chief Revenue Strategy Office – AI Revenue & Commercial Planning at Barcelo Hotel Group)

💰 Sponsors and exhibitors : Vistex, Revfine, DATAFLOO, and many others

For the last six years, the Pricing & Revenue Management Summit has been providing event attendees with numerous opportunities to learn from the top experts working at the world’s biggest companies . This year the primary focus is on improving financial results and customer experience by adopting emerging technologies . The event is for senior-level executives, CEOs, VPs, directors, and managers. 

Phocuswright Europe 2023

📅 Date : June 12, 2023

📍 Location : Barcelona, Spain

🗣️ Theme : Travelers. Titans. Trailblazers.

🏢 Event organizers : Northstar Travel Media LLC.

Keynote speakers: Arjan Dijk, Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer at Booking.com, Lisa Katsouraki, SVP Corporate Development at Etraveli Group, Axel Hefer, CEO of trivago, and many others.

💰 Sponsors and exhibitors : Belvera Partners, Cloudbeds, WNS, CAMBON Partners, Microsoft, Google, and many others

Phocuswright Europe remains true to its tradition – get the most influential travel leaders in one space and enable attendees to benefit from critical debates, one-on-one conversations, and discover new trends in innovation. This year, the legendary travel event heads to Barcelona. The focus will be on how to address the new traveler’s travel concerns . Meet industry peers, learn from the best, and set your travel company to success .

IFTM Top Resa Paris

📅 Date : October 3rd, 2023

📍 Location : Paris Porte de Versailles – Hall 1

🗣️ Theme : Discover the latest travel market trends and accelerate your business.

💰 Sponsors and exhibitors : AFTM, AirFrance, Amadeus, AVIS, SNCF, and others

IFTM Top Resa is an annual event. It’s beneficial to all parties involved in the tourism industry because it attracts experts from Business, Leisure, and MICE. If you are interested in the latest travel market trends and networking, this is the perfect event to attend. The exhibitors include startups, hotel groups, tech companies, and airlines. Please note that the event no longer requires participants to be vaccinated against coronavirus.

Hotel360 Expo London

📅 Date : October 10th, 2023

📍 Location : ExCel Exhibition Centre, Sandstone Lane, London

🗣️ Theme : Discover the business secrets from hotel experts.

🏢 Event organizers : PRYSM Group, 4 Colston Avenue, Bristol, BS1 4ST, United Kingdom

💰 Sponsors and exhibitors : Institute of Hospitality, Hospitality Suppliers, Boutique Hotelier, European Hotel Management Association, and others

When it comes to hospitality events in Europe, you should definitely consider Hotel360 Expo in London . The industry is constantly changing, and attending this event can help you discover and understand trends and learn how to boost your hotel’s profitability. The event is perfect for hotel professionals as it includes some of the best suppliers. There are also many networking opportunities ranging from seminars and expert-led panel debates to face-to-face interactions in a dedicated networking area. 

Who the event is targeted at (travel agents, tour operators…)

Networking opportunities (networking events, roundtable discussions, networking breaks)

Independent Hotel Show London

📅 Date : October 16th, 2023

📍 Location : Olympia West, Olympia London, Hammersmith Road, London

🗣️ Theme : Discover something new for your hotel.

💰 Sponsors and exhibitors : James Hallam, Green Key, eviivo, planet, sofa.com, Taner’s Sons, & more

Similar to the event in Amsterdam, Independent Hotel Show London event specializes in outlining the best solutions for running a hotel business. The focus on cost-effective and profitable solutions hotel owners and managers can benefit from . Face-to-face interactions, product and service showcases, and everyday interactions make valuable networking opportunities you can pursue to find a supplier able to help you transform your business . Media partners include Hotel Designs, Boutique Hotel News, and The Caterer, among others. 

📅 Date : November 6th, 2023

📍 Location : ExCel, London

🗣️ Theme : The future of travel starts now – get ready for the future of travel technology.

WTM London is the place you want to be if you want to discover the emerging travel and hospitality technology solutions bound to transform the sector . Travel and hospitality tech experts from all corners of the world will come to London to discuss how technology can create new business opportunities. If you are a decision-maker, you should consider attending this event. The event is also for owners and directors of OTAs, data specialists, corporate travel agencies, hotels, airlines, and others .

International Luxury Travel Market Cannes

📅 Date : December 4th, 2023

📍 Location : Cannes, France

🗣️ Theme : Icons made here – meeting new clients, generating new leads, and forging lasting relationships.

💰 Sponsors and exhibitors : Hyatt, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism

Many luxury travel experts see ILTM Cannes as the key event in the series of all global ILTM events. That’s why you will often see all the important names in the luxury travel sector at this event . Many renowned brands from several travel niches regularly visit the event, including DMOs, luxury resorts and hotels, air travel companies, outbound tour operators, cruises, event managers, and many others. Informative forums, after-hours entertainment, and highly curated meetings will help you get in touch with relevant brands.

World Airport Operations Summit

📅 Date : Not yet disclosed

📍 Location : Prague, Czech Republic

🗣️ Theme : To be decided. 

💰 Sponsors and exhibitors : Dallmeier, Revfine, Airline Suppliers, Airside International, Airport Suppliers, and others

If you are specifically interested in the airport industry, then you should definitely learn more about the World Airport Operations Summit . This event doesn’t have a long history. However, its first and second editions attracted many experts from the airport industry. The event is intended for Senior Level Executives, CEO, SOOs, Directors, and VPs. You can learn about trends and best practices in various fields, including transportation and master planning, emerging technologies, and risk management . 

Travel Adventure Show

📅 Date : February 4th, 2023

📍 Location : Washington DC

📅 Date : March 4th, 2023

📍 Location : San Francisco Bay Area

📅 Date : March 25th, 2023

📍 Location : Atlanta, Georgia

🗣️ Theme : Connect directly with a traveler.

🏢 Event organizers : Unicomm, LLC.

Keynote speakers: Samantha Brown (Emmy Award-Winning Host, Samantha Brown’s Places to Love), Andrew McCarthy (Award-Winning Travel Writer, Actor, and Director), Peter Greenberg (Emmy Award-Winning Investigative Reporter & Producer & CBS News Travel Editor), and Patricia Schultz (Author, “1,000 Places to See Before You Die” and “1,000 Places to See in the United States and Canada Before You Die”)

💰 Sponsors and exhibitors : MSC Cruises, BARBADOS, Go Touch Down, ETC, USTOA, and many others

The Travel Adventure Show is extremely popular among American travelers. It’s a perfect opportunity for top destinations, travel providers, and tour operators to connect directly with a traveler. The show also provides many opportunities to connect with industry peers and establish long-term partnerships .

Vitrina Turística by ANATO

📅 Date : February 22, 2023

📍 Location : Corferias, Bogota, D.C., Colombia

🗣️ Theme : Colombia open to the world – promote the work of the Colombian travel agents

🏢 Event organizers : Asociación Colombiana de Agencias de Viajes y Turismo

💰 Sponsors and exhibitors : Not disclosed.

ANATO is short for Asociación Colombiana de Agencias de Viajes y Turismo, which is the organization behind the famous travel event in Colombia – Vitrina Turistica . This is a must-visit event if you are a travel agent or agency in Colombia . Travel companies interested in Columbia-based travel products are also intended to attend . The networking opportunities are many as the floor is open to all visitors, and exhibitor booths feature many brochures and welcoming agents. Plus, everyone has access to a networking platform.

Tianguis Turistico

📅 Date : March 26, 2023

📍 Location : Centro Citibanamex, Mexico City, Mexico

🗣️ Theme : Meet relevant business partners

🏢 Event organizers : CDMX

💰 Sponsors and exhibitors : Gobierno de México, Turismo Secretaria de Turismo, México, Gobierno de la Ciudad de México, CDMX, and others

Tianguis Turistico is a prestigious travel industry event in the Americas. This year it celebrates its 47th edition. This event is a place where hundreds of exhibitors, such as airlines, independent hotels and hotel chains, DMCs, and travel tech companies, showcase their offers to tour operators, wholesalers, tourism associations, travel agents, and OTAs . The networking is on another level, given that all relevant buyers and exhibitors go through pre-established appointments and have access to instamatch online .

Las Vegas Travel Agent Forum

📅 Date : March 31st, 2023

📍 Location : Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada

🗣️ Theme : A 360-degree approach to networking.

🏢 Event organizers : Travel Show Marketing Group

💰 Sponsors and exhibitors : TRAVELSHOW, strategy, IATAN, amazing THAILAND, Tourism Australia, and many others

Las Vegas Travel Agent Forum is a massively popular B2B travel industry event . It’s mainly focused on travel agencies. Hundreds of travel professionals come here every year to meet potential supply partners, learn from top travel brands, and connect with other businesses. The event includes numerous networking opportunities ranging from face-to-face meetings to educational sessions and roundtable panel discussions.

WTM Latin America

📅 Date : April 4th, 2023

📍 Location : São Paulo, Brazil

🗣️ Theme : Discover relevant and qualified travel and tourism industry buyers.

💰 Sponsors and exhibitors : Cidade de Sao Paulo, São Paulo Governo do Estado, Embratur, Pátria Amada Brasil

If you are wondering which event is the leading one for the Latin American travel industry, then you should mark WTM Latin America in your calendar. It is by far the most significant travel industry event on the continent. With dozens of networking opportunities and chances to discover new services and products, this event is a perfect pick for a wide range of travel professionals, including airlines, hotels, event services, travel tech suppliers, and tour operators . 

📅 Date : April 23rd, 2023

📍 Location : Faena Art Center, Aimé Painé 1169, Buenos Aires, Argentina

🗣️ Theme : Engage in pre-scheduled appointments.

🏢 Event organizers : Emotions travel community

💰 Sponsors and exhibitors : The Best Boutique Hotels

EMOTIONS is a niche travel industry event focused on Latin America and the Caribbean. It attracts top sellers and buyers in the sector. If you are a travel agency and want to source products from these regions, EMOTIONS is definitely an event to consider attending. It’s best known for pre-scheduling appointments for attendees, so you get the best value for time spent at the event.

ILTM Latin America

📅 Date : May 9th, 2023

🗣️ Theme : Business by spirit – Creating exciting itineraries, bold new businesses, and lifelong bonds.

💰 Sponsors and exhibitors : Pulitzer Amsterdam, Lozano Travel, PANROTAS, hotelnews, and others

International suppliers of luxury travel experiences from all over the world are very interested in ILTM Latin America . This event is perfect for building networks and attracting elite travelers from Latin America. It’s a must-visit event for first-class transportation providers, retail travel agencies, outbound tour operators, concierge companies, and luxury travel agents. The buyers are carefully selected to meet rigorous criteria to enable sales and relevant networking relationships .

📅 Date : May 20, 2023

📍 Location : Henry B. González Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas

🗣️ Theme : Build a network and discover attractive US-based travel products

🏢 Event organizers : U.S. Travel Association

💰 Sponsors and exhibitors : The Sightseeing Pass, Journera, New York City Sightseeing

IPW by the US Travel Association is one of the most popular travel industry events in the states . It attracts US and international travel professionals. It’s a perfect event to visit if you want to discover attractive travel products from US suppliers . The IPW focus and networking events will help you establish firm partnerships and secure a profitable future for your travel company .

📅 Date : May 30, 2023

📍 Location : Quebec, Canada

🗣️ Theme : Market and sell Canada with confidence

🏢 Event organizers : Destination Canada and the Tourism Industry Association of Canada

💰 Sponsors and exhibitors : Quebec City, Bonjour Quebec, and others

Rendez-vous Canada or RVC is an international tourism marketplace that traditionally takes place in the largest French-speaking city in North America. The event is focused on enabling international tourism leaders to meet Canadian travel product sellers in one-on-one meetings. This event has tremendous networking potential, especially if you are interested in sourcing products from Canadian suppliers.

Digital Travel Summit US 2023

📍 Location : Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa, SC

🗣️ Theme : Stay up to date with the latest online travel trends.

🏢 Event organizers : Worldwide Business Research

💰 Sponsors and exhibitors : Collette, amresorts, RBC, Cathay Pacific, Hawaiian Airlines, booking.com, Expedia, and many others

Digital Travel Summit is a go-to event for many OTAs, airlines, hotels, and transportation companies, where they selflessly share key insights on improving digital strategies. The focus is also on improving personalization to deliver memorable experiences and generate repeat business. The event is packed with networking opportunities and attracts some of the most forward-thinking minds in the digital travel industry.

ILTM North America

📅 Date : September 18th, 2023

📍 Location : Baha Mar, The Bahamas

🗣️ Theme : Discover new luxury tailor-made experiences.

💰 Sponsors and exhibitors : Waldorf Astoria, Nobu Hotel, Tourism Australia, Amy Furie, and many others

As the name implies, ILTM North America is a place where you can discover luxurious travel experiences. It’s one of those invitation-only events with a limited number of exhibitors and buyers. The event is custom-tailored for outbound tour operators, luxury travel agencies, private travel designers, and concierge companies. Since the buyers are hand-selected, face-to-face meetings are more valuable and relevant.

Skift Global Forum

📅 Date : September 19th, 2023

📍 Location : New York City, USA

🗣️ Theme : Defining the Future of Travel Yet Again.

🏢 Event organizers : Skift Global HQ, 145 West 30th Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10001, United States

💰 Sponsors and exhibitors : Accor, Allianz Partners, FLYR, Travel Bank, and VISA

After a brief shift to being an online-only event, Skift Global Forum returns to an in-person event model. It’s one of the favorite events among travel leaders. The forum is all about discovering new and impactful trends in the travel industry. It’s marked red in the planner of many travel industry leaders, marketers, investors, and travel tech companies. Dozens of panel discussions, interviews, and networking opportunities are standard at the Skift Global Forum. 

FIT Latin America

📅 Date : September 30th, 2023

📍 Location : Buenos Aires, Argentina

🗣️ Theme : Make new contacts and grow your brand.

🏢 Event organizers : AVIABUE and FAEVYT

💰 Sponsors and exhibitors : Ministerio de Turismo y Deportes Argentina, CFT, INPROTUR Arg, ferias, CAT, FAEVYT, and many others

FIT Latin America is one of the leading travel industry events in South America. It attracts hundreds of suppliers and visitors with one goal – streamline networking events to enable strategic partnerships and business growth. Travel professionals seeking partners in South America should definitely consider attending this event.

Skift Future of Lodging Forum

📅 Date : To be decided

📍 Location : New York, USA

🗣️ Theme : Explore new industry shifts and learn how to improve your business.

💰 Sponsors and exhibitors : Allianz Partners, Oracle Hospitality, JCB, Sojern, TravelZoo

Sift Future of Lodging Forum is all about discovering new industry trends and learning from professionals how to improve lodging, rentals, and hotel operations. The event attracts marketers, travel operators, entrepreneurs, and hospitality managers . In terms of networking opportunities, this event will help you connect with the leaders in the hospitality field and establish valuable relationships for your business .

📅 Date : February 13th, 2023

📍 Location : Melbourne, Australia

🗣️ Theme : Your industry. Your opportunity.

🏢 Event organizers : Talk2 Media & Events

Keynote speakers: Allan Briggs, Professor Ben Hamer, Georgie Stayches, Jelena Dokic, Keith Wootton, and many others.

💰 Sponsors and exhibitors : Melbourne Convention Bureau, Melbourne Convention Exhibition Centre, 

This year, AIME celebrates its 30-year anniversary. It’s one of the best events in the Asia Pacific region regarding business meetings. AIME is famous for its short, thought-provoking sessions with the event’s exhibitors. In addition, networking opportunities are abundant. Whether you run a small or well-established travel brand, AIME can help you propel your business forward.

Destination Australia

📅 Date : March 16th, 2023

📍 Location : International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney

🗣️ Theme : Come and Say G’day.

🏢 Event organizers : Tourism Australia

Keynote speakers: Senator, The Hon Don Farrell (Minister for Trade and Tourism Special Minister of State), Michael Issenberg (Chair, Tourism Australia), Phillipa Harrison (Managing Director, Tourism Australia), and many others

Destination Australia is a leading travel industry event on the continent. This year will be all about putting international tourism demand back on its feet. I f you are a travel professional in Australia, this is a must-visit event, as it can be a valuable source of intel and networking opportunities to help you grow your brand. 

Australian Tourism Exchange

📅 Date : April 30th, 2023

📍 Location : Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre

🗣️ Theme : Experience Australia’s tourism offerings first-hand.

💰 Sponsors and exhibitors : Destination Goldcoast, Tourism & Events Queensland, Tourism Australia, and others

Australian Tourism Exchange is one of the country’s most significant travel B2B industry events . Besides Australian tourism businesses and tourism wholesalers, the event also attracts international retailers. The numerous networking events that span over four days will help you connect with industry peers and capitalize on your attendance. This year, international buyers will be able to experience Australia’s tourism offerings first-hand.

There you have it, 38 renowned and time-worthy travel industry events scheduled for 2023 . The travel industry has been through a lot during the last three years. The key insights, trends, and knowledge you can discover and partnerships you can make at any of these events can prove vital for the success of your travel brand despite its size or niche. 

Take your time and consider your business goals and target market to choose the best event(s) to attend this year.

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Marc Truyols has a degree in Tourism from the University of the Balearic Islands. Marc has extensive experience in the leisure, travel and tourism industry. His skills in negotiation, hotel management, customer service, sales and hotel management make him a strong business development professional in the travel industry.

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Future Travel Experience Global

28-30 October 2024 | Location: Long Beach Convention Center, California

The definitive event for innovators, technologists, designers, collaborators and gamechangers

Widely regarded as "the CES for aviation" , FTE Global has soared to new heights and now calls Los Angeles home, a city preparing to stage the 2028 Olympics. Join us for a groundbreaking event co-located once more with APEX/IFSA Global EXPO , forming the largest gathering of air transport executives from around the world in North America in 2024.

This year, we're proud to present a record-breaking worldwide attendance, creating the networking opportunity of the year. Our partnership with APEX/IFSA ensures you get the best of the airport and inflight realms under one roof. It's a synergy that promises unparalleled insights and opportunities. Connect with air transport leaders from across the globe, learn, collaborate, and be inspired to elevate your organization's passenger experience, business performance, innovation, and sustainability strategies.

Our event theme that will permeate every aspect of the show will be "Transforming Air Transport" and attendees will have access to a large-scale end-to-end exhibition, multiple conference tracks featuring inspirational speakers from inside and outside of the air transport industry, unique social and networking events, co-creation workshops, government agency briefings, Think Tank unveilings, our largest ever startup showcase, and powerful networking tools so that engagement opportunities between participants are unrivaled.

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“The great thing about FTE Global for our team is the ability to understand what others are doing and get great new ideas. It really helps get that creative engine firing.”

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The co-located FTE Global and APEX/IFSA EXPO in 2023 shows generated record media attendance and coverage around the world.

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“My experience at FTE Global 2022 has been fabulous. It has been an excellent networking experience. We have connected with all levels of airports. People are very open to new and innovative ideas, so we are thrilled to be here. The number and quality of visitors to our booth has exceeded my expectations. I have sat in on many of the conference sessions – I thought the range of topics and content discussed was very well thought out, and the quality of the speakers was excellent.” Pati Flannery, Strategic Partnerships, North America, Ariadne Maps

“It has been wonderful here at FTE Global 2022. We are a start-up with a very new technology and have found the response overwhelming, because the quality of attendees is exactly what we are looking for. We have made great contacts. This is probably the most unique way of us meeting a lot of people in a short period of time. The ability to meet people at a high level here, who are able to make purchasing decisions, is unrivalled. It is a great way of spending some of our marketing budget and getting a great return. We will definitely be back next year.” Finbarr Ring, Sales Director, Airware Solutions

“It has been excellent. It is my first time attending FTE Global. We are really pleased with the conference sessions, the networking, and the exhibition floor. It was very good because I had airlines, vendors and consultancy groups visiting the booth, so I am very pleased. I made a lot of good contacts. The conference sessions I attended were very interesting. I definitely will come back to FTE Global – it has been very good for us.” Diego Ferrer, Senior Advisor, Falco Systems

“FTE Global 2022 has been a very good experience. The quality of the attendees and conversations taking place are at a different level altogether. There is no sense of competition – the common theme in all of the conversations is how to collaborate, collectively share experiences, and transform the passenger experience. I see a lot of people being open and helping each other. This is a great networking opportunity in terms of making new connections and having meaningful conversations.” Amit Sukhija, Founder & CEO, ZestIOT Technologies Pvt. Ltd

“The experience at FTE Global has been great. We have had quite a bit of traffic through our booth, which is good. The conference sessions have been quite lively, with lots of discussions. We like those discussions – weare not just listening, we are participating, which has been great. There has been more time for networking this year, which has been good. The number of visitors to our booth this year is a little bit higher than it was in past years. We have been attending FTE Global since the beginning, so we will be back again.” Mark Stokes, Business Unit Manager, Brock Solutions

“I am a first-time attendee at FTE Global. Having the opportunity to walk the floor, meet all of the other exhibitors, and discuss how we can collaborate in the future has been really something that I enjoyed thoroughly. There has been a steady stream of visitors to our booth. The set-up is really good, being able to have everybody go through the exhibition in order to get to the conference rooms means there has been a very good flow and consistency to the exhibition. The overall networking opportunities are plentiful. There are lots of coffee breaks and opportunities for us to engage with other attendees. I have had phenomenal conversations after some of the breakout sessions. I will definitely attend FTE events in the future.” Ron Glickman, VP North America, Snowfall

“This is my first time attending FTE Global. There are all sorts of technologies – we have the airlines, we have companies that are providing solutions for the airports, so this really is a great opportunity for us to learn about what is going on in the industry. We have had excellent discussions with people coming to our booth. We have had way more visitors than we were expecting. The networking at FTE Global has been excellent. I think this event is fantastic for the industry as a whole. I clearly see the value in attending – you learn in two days what would take you six months otherwise, because there is so much knowledge in this room right now.” Vishram Dalvi, Principal, Tech Business Development, Just Walk Out Technology By Amazon

“This is my second year at FTE Global and the experience has been spectacular. The decision-makers have visited the booth to have conversations and it has just been a really good show. We have been busy for the entire two days. I think the important thing here is that the decision-makers attending the event are very high quality. One of the important things about the event is the networking opportunities – we have had good sessions during the evenings and also the coffee breaks, so the booth traffic has been fantastic. I have had the chance to attend a couple of the conference sessions – they are very well-positioned for what we are doing today, but even more importantly they are exploring what the future is bringing. We will definitely be back next year – the quality of attendees and prospects that we have is fantastic.” Jim Nation, Senior Account Manager, NEC

“It has been an incredible experience here at FTE Global. Last year was my first time attending and it keeps getting better every year. The amount of contacts we have made, the networking opportunities, and the chance to interact with the industry is a valuable experience – the right people are all here at FTE Global. The conference content is incredible, as it was last year. The social events at FTE Global are wonderful. The quality of visitors to our booth has absolutely met my expectations. 1,000%, we will absolutely be looking to return in 2023 – hopefully bigger and better.” Jessie Hillenbrand, Senior Director, Federal Marketing, IDEMIA

“I always enjoy coming to FTE Global. The number of visitors to our booth has been good. All of the key airlines, including American, Delta, Frontier and United plus others, have all come by, which is good. You do meet a lot of C-level executives at FTE Global and those are the people who need to get the products agreed within the organisation. One of the good things about this show is there is always a lot of interest from attendees on the technology – they actually all want to understand how it all works and how it all fits together, so it is a good event to show off technology.” Mike Sanderson, Director, ICM Airport Technics, Amadeus IT Group

“My overall experience here at FTE Global has been fantastic. I think this is really the premier event for the year. It has been the most exciting, the most well-attended, and it has been all levels of management. I have sat in on several of the conference sessions, which have been wonderful, especially the panel discussions. I would love to come back to this event in the future – next year and every year.” Cathy Rich, Head of Airport Operations, Americas, Collins Aerospace

“Overall, the experience being here at the show was very good. We are very satisfied with the results. The number and quality of people visiting our stand was good – they were the right people in terms of their responsibility roles and their airports. The networking opportunities and social events, especially during the coffee and lunch breaks, gave a lot of opportunity to get in touch with other exhibitors, visitors and participants in the conference. It has been the first time for us attending FTE Global and we are looking forward to attending again next year.” Christian Tischler, CFO, Sittig Technologies

“ We have been at FTE for at least the past three or four years. I like events like this because you can catch up with people and chat to airports and airlines. For instance, I managed to talk to some interesting entities such as Frankfurt Airport, Delta Air Lines and Atlanta Airport, so this was very important to me.” Peter van der Lende, Business Development, The Americas & Europe, ICM

“ We have had a fantastic show this year. It has been tremendous, especially in getting new customers interested in our solutions.” Robert Sikam, Portfolio Director, bagchain

“ The show has been great for us. We met with a lot of existing customers, but also a lot of new customers. We have made some really exciting contacts and we are really happy with how the show is going. I think FTE is one of the few shows that really brings a lot of airports from the US but also globally in one place.” Marc Rauch, Managing Director, Xovis USA

“ The participants who are here at the show are here to learn and that is what makes the show special. There is a lot of engagement. The meeting booking system was great and it worked really well for us and everybody showed up to the meetings.” Kasper Hounsgaard, Managing Partner, Copenhagen Optimization

“ There have been so many people visiting our booth. It has been fantastic in the exhibition. This is one of the best shows, if not the best, that we attend. We are meeting all the right people from airports and airlines. It’s an awesome place to connect.” Daniel Vandevenne, Account Manager, Brock Solutions

“ This is the show for the aviation market. Most of the key solution providers are here. The networking opportunities are fantastic – we’ve definitely been meeting the right people here.” E. DJ Lee, PhD, Director Global RFID Channel, Avery Dennison

“ We have had many people visiting our stand. There has been big interest in our (aircraft) seats and what we can do for the passenger experience. We have certainly met the right people at our stand. It is our first time here, and the show has exceeded our expectations.” Andrea Giordano, R&D Manager, Optimares

“ From an expo side of things, we’ve made some great connections, including new connections. It’s been a really good opportunity for us to see how things in the industry are going, how it is developing.” Greg Jones, Managing Director, Worldwide Hospitality & Travel, Microsoft

“ The networking has been very good. There is a good quality of people here. It is my first time attending FTE Global and 80% of visitors to our stand have been interesting to us.” Manuel Aragones, CEO, Travel Compositor

“ FTE Global has been great. We’ve had lots of people coming by the stand. We’re really interested in meeting airports, and the event has been very good for that. The show has met our expectations and we would come again.” Michael Moore, Director, Client Services, Aislelabs

“ The show is amazing. We’ve been very busy, with lots of interest in our RFID solution. We’ve been meeting the people we were hoping to meet. There are very big opportunities here at the show and it’s nice to network with potential customers within the industry.” Borry Vrieling, Founder and Managing Director, eezeetags

“ It has been busy – once again a great show. The event grows every year. FTE Global is a staple for us.” Brad Iverson, Vice President – Sales, Embross

“ I’m getting to meet people I don’t normally meet at other trade shows. The quality of meetings we’ve had has been fantastic. The conference sessions I’ve been in have also been excellent.” Thomas B. Duffy, Managing Director, Gate Solutions, ADB Safegate

“ We have certainly met the right people here. The quality of contacts we have met has been brilliant…it has been perfect for us really. ” Robin Springer, Product Manager, Global Product Management, Information Management Services, Collins Aerospace

“ It’s the first time I’ve participated and the event has been excellent. There has been non-stop customer interaction and we have identified some very good leads. The event is even more interactive than I expected, and the networking and social aspects have been great.” Paul Nihill, Senior Account Manager Advanced Recognition Systems, NEC

“ We have got 8 to 10 solid leads. The people stopping by our stand are the right kind of people. I’ve been doing trade shows for 25 years and I can see that there’s a good mix of vendors here. The leads are for good potential customers. ” Keith Holt, Principal Solution Engineer, Salesforce

“ It has been a great event. There has been good traffic in the exhibition, and we have made several good contacts. The networking opportunities are excellent.” Jeana Schneck, Key Account Manager Commercial Displays HE B2B Division, LG Electronics USA

“The great thing for our team at FTE Global has been to try to understand what other people are doing and get great new ideas. I think United is doing more to innovate in more areas than any other airline in the world,but there’s still plenty of good ideas and innovation that’s happening outside and the opportunity to come to a place like FTE Global and learn what others are doing really helps get that creative engine firing and get more ideas. Our team wants to come back and share all the areas in which we are leading that sometimes people don’t know about – giving them the opportunity to come and show the pride that they have in that leadership role will be exciting.” Scott Kirby, Chief Executive Officer, United Airlines

“I always love coming to FTE Global – I have been coming for many years. It has always been the highlight of the year. It is really great to be in one place where everyone is thinking about how we can do things differently, think outside of the box, and work with all the different partners who are trying to help us to innovate. We are so excited and honoured to host FTE Global next year. We will throw a good party and provide Los Angeles-specific experiences, as well as making participants’ journey there pleasant and safe. We can’t wait till you’re all there.” Justin Erbacci, CEO, Neom Airports

“My experience at FTE Global was great. I have talked to a lot of smart people and had a great time. The social events and networkingopportunities have been fantastic. I have had the opportunity to sit in on the conference sessions. The topics were really good – they are unique, but they are relevant to all travellers, especially digital identity which is on the cutting-edge of technology. The exhibition has a really good range of companies – you can come and see all travel has. Based on my experience this year, I will be back for sure, so I am looking forward to it.” Yemi Oshinnaiye, CIO, Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

“My experience this year at FTE Global has been fantastic. It is my third consecutive time attending the event. The networking opportunities and social events have been terrific. The conference sessions have been fantastic as well. There are always interesting companies here in the exhibition hall – this year was certainly another success in that sense for me. I will absolutely be back at FTE Global again.” Charles Duncan, President, Norse Atlantic Airways

“As always, the networking opportunities have been fantastic. It has been really great to network with a lot of like-minded people. One of the things I love about FTE events is that we get people of a senior level from airlines, airports and vendors, so it has been great. It has been a really interesting exhibition – it is great to see a mix of well-established companies as well as start-ups, and also good to see a number of new launches. The conference sessions have been really interesting. I have been attending FTE Global for a number of years and am looking forward to going to LA next year.” Chris Annetts, Chief Strategy Officer, Heathrow Airport

“I have been attending FTE Global for over a decade and it is just incredibly refreshing to be not only in a learning environment, but a relaxed environment where we are able to engage in very healthy, forward-looking conversations and really try to push the boundaries. FTE Global is not the usual mundane conference, so I am super-proud of what you are doing. I have been absolutely overwhelmed by the number and quality of visitors to our booth. Of course, I will be back at FTE Global. It just never ceases to amaze me how much bigger and better the event becomes, and really that is the beauty of bringing airports, airlines and vendors together, along with regulators, so in an environment like that you can really never go wrong.” Brian Cobb, Chief Innovation Officer, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport

“My experience at FTE Global has been fantastic. It is a great showcase of all the latest technology. It is very exciting – I am sort of overwhelmed by how much technology there is here, you can’t consume it all. Congratulations on such a fabulous show.” John Thomas, Chief Executive Officer, Connect Airlines

“This is my first time attending FTE Global and I have really enjoyed it. What I really like is it’s a great mix of not only our vendor partners, but also airlines and a good representation of international airports as well. It’s good to share information and network. I’ve really enjoyed the opportunity to get away and be strategic for a couple of days.” Mike Youngs, VP of Information Technology, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

“It is my first time attending FTE Global. I’ve really enjoyed the opportunity to tell the DFW digital twin story for the first time out in a public setting. It’s great to see what other airports are doing around this space – it’s going to take a village to transform this industry. It is this type of environment at FTE Global that allows us to exchange what worked, what didn’t work, and the new innovation and ideas that are coming together. We’re all going to leave this event better equipped for what we need to do for the mission.” Shaun Klann, Head of Strategic Growth, Willow

“LAX is obviously a great airport, so it is great to have the co-located FTE Global and APEX EXPO in Los Angeles this year. We are actually thinking about doing something special together with LAX and FTE for the show, so you can be surprised and looking forward to this.” Dr. Bjoern Becker, Head of Program Future Intercont Experience, Lufthansa

“ I have attended a number of FTE events over recent years, some as a delegate and others as a speaker. FTE Global in particular, always attracts a diverse mix of experts and professionals from across the world of aviation. What stands out against other conferences is the inclusion of hospitality, technologists and futurists who help delegates learn from other sectors, which enables a broader knowledge and understanding of what else we can do to promote the aviation sector. Networking opportunities and social events are always of the highest standard and allows old and new friends to come together in a relaxed and fun way.” David Wilson, Managing Partner, daa International

“ I felt that at Future Travel Experience the past week the conference has been excellent to not only be able to have though-provoking aviation discussions, but also to collaborate and connect to other airports and leaders in aviation.” Naashom Marx, Senior Manager Innovation, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International

“ The networking opportunities are always fantastic at FTE Global. There has been a high level of interaction and engagement between delegates.” Rick Belliotti, Deputy Chief Officer - IT (CTO), Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

“ FTE Global is a wonderful event. I have met representatives from many different modes of travel, and heard what people need to think about in the next decades. In terms of networking, the right players are here to have conversations with.” Zachary Matthews, Senior Regional Manager, Business Development and Operations, US and Canada, Uber

“ I have particularly liked that the event helps from a strategic standpoint. FTE Global really allows for a holistic strategic mind-set. The conference sessions have been very relevant in terms of customer experience.” Michael Morford, Airport Concessions Manager, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

“ It’s great that we’re hearing about disruption. Blurring the lines between industries is very important, and this event does that very effectively.” Rachel Walker, DDirector/MD Innovation & Solutions for Customer Contact Centers, United Airlines

“ I have been very happy with the conference sessions, which have been projecting us into the future. It’s my first time here at FTE Global and it has exceeded my expectations. I have met lots of different contacts – the event is very good for networking.” Aymeric Dussart, Vice President, Technology and innovation, ADM Aéroports de Montréal

“ The panel sessions have been excellent, with good interaction with the audience. It’s a very forward-thinking event and people here are not afraid to talk about the future.” Joshua Krall, Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder, Boom Supersonic

“ I’d heard a lot about FTE Global from industry colleagues and it has certainly met my expectations. The conference sessions have been very interesting, and it has been my pleasure to take part.” Christoph Rufenacht, VP Airport Development and Asset Optimization, Vancouver Airport Authority

“ FTE Global was definitely a great opportunity for us to network and to learn from all the players that are changing the airline industry and the travel industry. During three days we were exposed to lots of insights and we were exposed to a broader way of approaching our business.” Alessandro Fusaro, MBA | Product Management & omni-channel Customer Experience, SkyTeam

“ The event has been very insightful. I’ve been to a lot of conferences, and the knowledge gained at FTE Global is unique and innovative. It’s very good that the event is all about collaboration. I will take some nice concepts home with me.” Maria Rosario C. Jocson, Assistant Vice President, Centre for Customer Management, Marketing Department, Philippine Airlines

“ As always, I come away inspired, with lot of ideas and new perspectives to try to push my organisation even further.” Guðmundur Daði Rúnarsson, Chief Commercial & Airport Development Officer, Keflavik (KEF) International Airport

“ I really enjoyed the event and seeing lots of interesting airlines and technologies. Highlights for me were the NASA and TSA talks and the collaboration work between the partners. There are differences we have, but it is very interesting to make it all come together.” Lilian Narumi, Passenger Services Manager, Singapore Airlines

“ I’ve been asked by a number of people how FTE compares to other events on the aviation circuit. My response is that it’s very much a case of quality over quantity, with a more focused selection of relevant speakers and discussion topics, rather than the broad brush approach used by others. It’s this focus on quality speakers, innovation and informative topics that makes FTE the success that it is.” Martin Bowman, Aviation Technology Director, Deloitte

“ The sharing amongst partners airlines and operators is what makes this show unique. Everybody gives a lot of insights on the issues and challenges of the industry and it is good to hear that there are similarities in the issues we are all facing.” Alphonsus Chan, Manager, Corporate IT & Technology, Changi Airport

“ The show has been tremendous so far. I managed to see some incredible presentations from a lot of great people from inside the industry. We were able to meet with a lot of vendors with whom we have talked to before, but it is great to meet them here in person, which makes it a lot more efficient for us to make decisions on how we drive the guest experience for passengers. For me, this event is really forward looking – it’s not just about what people have accomplished, but about what they were trying to accomplish. So, I think that’s very valuable, as we are trying to move the industry forward.” Bobby Schroeter, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Spirit Airlines

“ Compared to some of the other industry events which are a lot broader, FTE really focuses on innovation, so that makes it different. It is always about new ideas and new technologies that could be applied in real life problems, so that’s what makes it unique.” Suhail Kadri, Senior Vice President Technology & Innovation, Hamad International Airport

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June 5, 2024, Washington, DC – Travel Tech recently hosted its inaugural Policy & Innovation Showcase on Capitol Hill. Travel technology stalwarts like Sabre, Booking Holdings, Travelport, Chase Travel Group, and Amadeus were joined by Travel Tech’s Advocate-level members. In her welcome remarks, Travel Tech President and CEO Laura Chadwick noted, “We’re especially excited to […]

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Travel technology has been turned on its head over the past couple of years. Just about every major trend listed was caused, directly or indirectly, by issues related to the pandemic.

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Much of the travel industry is continuing to recover after the pandemic and despite growing anxieties about the economy, with some metrics better than ever last year. 

As the industry continues to evolve technologically, there are several areas worth watching in the next year. Below are five highlights to keep an eye on:

Airport Biometrics 

In an effort to streamline the customer travel experience, airlines and airports are looking to implement biometrics capabilities into everyday use. Biometrics enables the personalization of technology using an individual’s biological readings, like using a fingerprint as an unlock passcode or facial recognition to confirm identity. 

Though there is criticism about privacy and data security issues, United Airlines and Delta Airlines — along with car rental company Avis — are among those experimenting now with facial, iris and fingerprint  biometrics. Registered passengers can move faster through security checkpoints by verifying their identification using a kiosk provided by Clear, a biometrics company that went public in June 2021.  

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration is also piloting tech that matches live facial visuals with recording identification photos. The organization is reportedly testing the program at 16 airports nationwide, and that could expand this year.   

Travel Tech Boom in Southeast Asia

Iterative Capital just raised $55 million in its second fund focusing on general tech Southeast Asia. One of its portfolio companies is GoZayaan , an online travel agency focused in that region. 

Southeast Asia is two or three decades behind the Western world when it comes to general and travel tech investment, but it is catching up rapidly. 

“It’s just taking off. It’s kind of like Silicon Valley 20 years ago,” said Brian Ma , founder and managing partner of Singapore-based Iterative Capital. 

“The middle class is growing at a rate much faster than the U.S., and so more regular people have more money to spend. They’re starting to think about savings, health care, education, travel, all this kind of stuff.”

Because the region is so far behind, it has a unique set of travel issues for which it largely needs its own solutions, which is why there’s a budding group of travel tech startups. 

The Korea Tourism Startup Center last fall set up an accelerator in Singapore focused on travel tech startups, launching with 13 companies that pitched products in an effort to expand throughout Southeast Asia.  

Airline Technology Investment 

Following the system failure that Southwest Airlines experienced during the last week of December, the company has already said it finally plans to modernize operations. It took a disaster for Southwest, but that example may be the push that other airlines need to modernize and avoid a similar situation. 

Skift has already been getting press messages from tech companies looking to share opinions about what happened, no doubt looking to take advantage of what could be a sales opportunity. Whether it’s about scheduling optimization — the core of the expensive Southwest issue — or something else, industry executives in the New Year may be more open to what innovators have to offer. 

One statement came from Sourabh Gupta, CEO and co-founder of Skit.ai, a startup that raised $23 million for a product that’s meant to streamline call center operations with a voice bot that uses artificial intelligence to replicate human-like conversations.

“By combining voice AI technology and human agents for a significant competitive leg-up, failures like what we saw happen this past holiday weekend are less likely to happen. Digital innovation is meant to stay, and it pervades every aspect of the airline industry including customer service.”

Continued Hotel Tech Adoption 

Hotels have been slow to adopt new technology, but it has been increasing post-pandemic. One of the primary reasons is because of a serious labor shortage in the hospitality industry. 

Lower budget hotels are adding features like contactless check-in and housekeeping to eliminate a need for as many workers, while luxury hotels are looking at their own type of tech adoption. 

But, many hotels have a long way to go to reach the personalized, up-to-date experience that customers are looking for. Most hotels don’t offer features like mobile check-in, choosing their room location, or even television streaming services. 

Short-Term Rental Platform Growth

There were dozens of fundraises totaling billions of dollars last year for a variety of platforms dedicated to short-term rentals and software to help property managers organize their business. 

These platforms are not just focused on vacations, but also niche areas like business travelers and remote workers. 

Some of the consumer demand for vacation rentals is slowing , but the industry is generally expected to continue growing in the near future. 

Some venture-backed platforms, like Le Collectionist , are also focused on acquiring travel agencies and other smaller companies in an effort to consolidate the fragmented industry. 

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Go for: Cultural and sporting events, new hotels, improved flight connectivity

Auckland will be one of nine cities to host the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2023. 

In June 2023, Qantas will begin running non-stop flights from New York City to Auckland. 

Widely praised for its containment of COVID-19, New Zealand held out until September of this year to finally eliminate travel restrictions introduced during the pandemic. Needless to say, the island nation is mightily gearing up for the throngs of foreign visitors anticipated in the coming year, especially in the city of Auckland .

Air connectivity with the U.S. has never been stronger. Nonstop flights are currently running from six American cities; the world’s fourth-longest leg, Air New Zealand’s nearly-17-hour flagship from New York City, debuted in September. Australian carrier Qantas has also announced its own direct flight to New York City, coming in June 2023.

Meanwhile, Auckland’s jam-packed events calendar seems to be making up for lost time. After a three-year hiatus, the popular Lantern Festival will be held in February 2023 to celebrate Chinese New Year. Pasifika , the largest Pacific Island cultural festival in the world, is returning in March 2023 after a two-year pause. And, in July, the quadrennial FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 will swing down under to nine host cities across New Zealand and Australia, with Auckland’s games held in Eden Park.

Aside from Auckland’s newest attractions that outsiders have yet to experience—like the $350M eco-sensitive Te Wānanga waterfront development on Quay Street—three years’ worth of flashy hotel openings also await. There’s the Park Hyatt , QT Auckland , the charming Hotel Fitzroy , and Hotel Britomart , New Zealand’s only 5-Green-Star certified hotel. Stays in the city pair perfectly with newcomers in Auckland’s rural periphery, like the Scandi-inspired Parohe Island Retreat and golf-centric Te Arai . Should you journey further into Aotearoa, new multi-day tours by luxury rail operator Great Journeys depart from Auckland Rail Station. From the looks of it, 2023 will—finally—give Auckland its time to shine. —Paul Jebara

British Columbia, Canada

Go for: New Indigenous-led experiences and wilderness lodges

The newly opened Klahoose Wilderness Resort invites guests to learn about Klahoose First Nation Culture—and experience fantastic wildlife viewing—in British Columbia's remote Desolation Sound. 

The province of British Columbia is renowned for its pristine natural beauty, from the Rockies to the storm-battered islands of Haida Gwaii , and new Indigenous-led experiences are connecting travelers to the cultures most closely tied to the land. At Haida-owned and -operated Haida House —which launched its new longhouse-style oceanfront cabins in May 2022—guests will explore Haida Gwaii while learning about the Haida worldview of Yah’guudang, meaning “respect for all living things and the interdependence that binds us.” Haida House guests will visit the islands’ ancestral village sites—including The Village of Queen Charlotte, which was recently restored to its Indigenous name of Daajing Giids, in an unprecedented move.

Further east, in the interior Chilcotin region of B.C., Indigenous-owned and -operated Nemiah Valley Lodge will open for its first full season next June. The lodge marks the first tourism venture on Tsilhqot’in title lands after a landmark ruling awarded the First Nation rights to their traditional territory. In 2023, they’re adding a sweat lodge experience and kayaking on Chilko Lake—Canada’s highest-elevation freshwater lake—led by Tsilhqot’in cultural ambassadors from the local Xeni Gwet’in community.

Back on the coast, Klahoose Wilderness Resort is also new on the scene, with a focus on Klahoose First Nation culture and wildlife viewing in remote Desolation Sound. There’s also Tofino Wilderness Resort  in Quait Bay on Vancouver Island , which will open under Ahousaht First Nation ownership in 2023. But Indigenous culture will also make its mark in the bustling heart of British Columbia: Salmon n’ Bannock , Vancouver’s only Indigenous restaurant, is opening Salmon n’ Bannock on the Fly at the Vancouver airport, the first Indigenous restaurant in a Canadian airport—and a welcome way to bookend a trip to the region. —Chloe Berge

Central California Coast, U.S.A.

Go for: New wine country stays, standout tasting rooms and restaurants

New accommodations like The Inn at Mattei's Tavern, Auberge Resorts Collection, are making the central California coast one of the state's hippest food-and-wine-focused getaways—and there's even more to come in 2023. 

A patchwork of laid-back beach towns , trail-laced redwood forests, and vineyards producing standout Syrah, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay, the Central Coast has been on our radar for a while now. Yet, all at once, it seems the region’s lesser-known destinations are taking on cooler second lives. In the Santa Ynez Valley , cowboy towns like Los Alamos and Los Olivos float on the same intriguing whispers that Joshua Tree did a decade ago (known, but not too known). The valley has emerged as the hippest new getaway for Angelinos, with its mix of funky tasting rooms like disco ball-decorated Future Perfect Wines , casually chic restaurants such as seafood tavern Bar Le Côte , and new accommodations, most notably the Inn at Mattei’s Tavern . Auberge Resorts Collection recently resurrected the latter, a beloved 19 th century landmark with a cabana-lined pool, a spa curated by New York City’s cult outfit The Well , and four restaurants, including a smokehouse that juxtaposes open-fire cooking and Shanghainese flavors. One hour north, Paso Robles , has finally shed its serious oenophiles-only image. Tin City , an approachable collection of wineries and breweries set within an industrial market, feels reminiscent of Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone , and boasts San Luis Obispo County’s only Michelin-decorated restaurant, Six Test Kitchen . Next year, the revival whizzes at Nomada Group will reopen two historic hotels—Farmhouse Motel, a 1940s spot downtown, and River Lodge, set at the entrance of Route 46 minutes from top wineries. They’ve even made the unassuming frontier town of Pozo, 30 minutes from downtown, Insta-cool by recently reviving the Saloon , where Willie Nelson once played, and adding airstreams and glamping tents as crash pads. —Jen Murphy

Go for: One-of-a-kind archaeological museums, waterfront resorts, cruises

The much-delayed Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, pegged to be the world's largest archaeological museum, is set to finally open in 2023 with all objects excavated from Tutankhamun’s tomb.

A far more hopeful period is afoot in Egypt after a decade of upheaval catalyzed by the Arab Spring. This year marked the centennial of the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb—and in November 2022, Egypt hosted the United Nations Climate Summit, COP 27.

Long-laid plans will finally come to fruition in the year ahead, with many high-profile projects, including the much-delayed Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, set to open at last. Pegged to be the world’s largest archaeological museum, the space—slated for a 2023 opening—will contain priceless items, including all objects excavated from Tutankhamun’s tomb. Further touristic draws, Egyptology-wise, stem from the exciting return of certain artifacts from the Metropolitan Museum of Art , as well as the relocation of the nation’s vast collection of royal mummies to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Cairo .

Grander transformations are afoot, with new infrastructure—and a new capital—rapidly taking shape. A development not without its controversies, Egypt’s New Administrative Capital, to the east of Cairo, will replace the current one as the country's governmental center, boasting Africa’s tallest tower and the 22-mile-long Green River Park, designed to look like the Nile River . On that note: Viking River Cruises have expanded their fleet yet again, with the Viking Aton due to launch in August 2023, sailing their popular  Pharaohs & Pyramids  itinerary. Meanwhile, the opening of eco-resort The Chedi El Gouna on the Red Sea is penciled in for December 2022—yet another reason for a multi-stop journey through Egypt. —Gilly Hopper

Galilee, Israel

Go for: Charming boutique hotels, vineyards, improved connectivity

Pereh Mountain Resort is one of several new boutique hotels to have recently opened in this part of Israel, drawing international tourists to the rural food and wine destination. 

Perched atop a hill and surrounded by olive groves and orchards, the Pereh Mountain Resort underscores why Galilee has earned its nickname as the Tuscany of Israel. 

For decades, food and wine aficionados from Tel Aviv have been making the windy drive north to Israel’s Galilee region, where the landscape unfolds into lush green hills and valleys. For locals, this fertile corner filled with fruit farms, organic dairies, and family-run wineries, has long been revered as Israel’s own Tuscany.

And now, international tourists are discovering the region’s bounty as well: A flurry of new boutique hotels have opened over the past year, including the Pereh Mountain Resort , perched atop a hill and surrounded by olive groves and orchards; and the Galei Kinneret , reborn with a kitchen led by celebrity chef Assaf Granit. At The Farmhouse , which also opened in 2021, guests sleep among vineyards, and after Watsu pool therapy and jeep tours, are invited to pair local wines with artisanal cheeses and local produce. Tiberias, the Galilee’s largest city, is also set for a facelift with a new promenade along the same shores where Jesus is said to have walked on water—and new direct flights to Israel from Atlanta (Delta; starting in May) and Miami (American; beginning in October) will make access in 2023 easier than ever. —Debra Kamin

Go for: City hotspots, island getaways, and dazzling safari lodges

Take advantage of new openings in Nairobi and the Lamu archipelago, then check in to Angama Amboseli, a new lodge in Amboseli National Park opening in November 2023. 

​​ Kenya has long been a big draw for safari travelers, but there’s much more to see beyond the Masai Mara—and there are compelling new reasons to crisscross the country. While Nairobi was often relegated to one-night layovers en route to the bush, innovative new hotel concepts like The Social House Nairobi , which opened just before the pandemic, are beckoning visitors to linger awhile. The 83 sleek rooms are brimming with local products, like Kenyan coffee and toiletries, and the four restaurants and café are hot spots for Nairobi’s creative set to converge. Nairobi’s restaurant scene is also thriving, with creative kitchens like the farm-to-table Cultiva , the brainchild of Ecuadorian chef Ariel Moscardi, who fell in love with Nairobi during a short visit; he’s now at work on an experimental chef’s-table offshoot called Aya set to open next year. Plus, on the heels of opening her home to guests as the art-filled Eden Nairobi in 2021, designer Anna Trzebinski has now set her sights on the coast. She’s taken over three apartments in the beguiling island archipelago of Lamu , filled them with furniture and decor she designed, and will unveil them as Jannah Shela in 2023. With gorgeous indoor-outdoor spaces and a rooftop bar with the best views in Lamu, this is a chic hideaway for a new wave of travelers—both Kenyan and international. For those who can’t get enough of Angama Mara ’s dazzling details, the November 2023 opening of Angama Amboseli brings its contemporary African design to Amboseli National Park further south, where 10 tented suites come with sweeping views of Mount Kilimanjaro . — Sarah Khan

Loire Valley, France

Go for: New hotels and restaurants in historic châteaux, luxury train journeys

Gatronomic getaways like Fleur de Loire, opened last July, are proving that the Loire Valley has more to offer than historical châteaux (though there are plenty of those). 

Fleur de Loire from Michelin-star chef Christophe Hay has two restaurants, a pastry shop, and a 2.5-acre garden from which his ingredients are sourced. 

The Loire Valley has always banked on its abundance of royal châteaux and lush landscapes to draw in travelers. But it wasn’t until very recently, thanks to the initiative of hoteliers, creatives, and chefs, that the region sought to go beyond its picturesque historical marvels to establish new reasons to visit.

That effort began in 2020, with the gastronomic and nature-inspired getaways offered at Loire Valley Lodges and Les Sources de Cheverny , and has shown no signs of stopping. Raising the bar in a big way has been Fleur de Loire , double Michelin-star chef Christophe Hay’s fine-dining-led hotel in Blois, overlooking the Loire River, which opened last July. Hay restored a former 17th-century hospice to set up two restaurants, a pastry shop, a Sisley spa, 44 elegantly appointed rooms, and a 2.5-acre garden which supplies all of the produce for his cooking.

Yet there is also novelty for those who can’t shake the urge to sleep within the majestic confines of a castle. The Château Louise de La Vallière is a new 5-star Relais & Châteaux offering in forestland tucked between Tours and Amboise, open as of October 2022. Occupying a 16th-century château set within a 47-acre park that served as the first holiday residence of Louise de la Vallière, the first official mistress of Louis XIV, the 20-room property has been restored and redesigned by Jacques Garcia to its centuries-old glory: it approximates the style and customs of the era, down to the period dress sported by staff, in addition to original paintings, tapestries, decorative pieces, and even mealtime rituals.

It makes for a suitable home base to visit the Royal Château of Amboise in 2023 when the Saint-Hubert chapel, the resting place of Leonardo De Vinci, reopens after nearly two years of renovations. The Château will also host a new, year-long exhibition dedicated to Louis XI on the 600th anniversary of his birth.

But the newest way to make a stopover arrives next summer with the inaugural Le Grand Tour experience from Puy du Fou. The six-day luxury train journey spans a more than 2,000-mile tour of France in a Belle Epoque carriage, bringing guests to Chenonceau for a night, with private visits to the namesake château. —Lindsey Tramuta

Marrakech, Morocco

Go for: New riads in the city, desert stays, art and design exhibits

In addition to buzzy new hotel openings in central Marrakech, the Burning Man–inspired Habitas Agafay has just begun welcoming visitors to the Agafay Desert, a mere 45-minute drive from the city's medina. 

Marrakech has a dizzying energy that pulls you in, spins you around, and leaves you wanting more. All good reasons to make sure you have a soothing home for the night—and you will, thanks to a handful of exciting openings. Dreamy riad El Fenn has just added ten new rooms in the hotel’s signature style, mixing intricate artisanal details, bold colors, and striking contemporary art. On the other side of the medina, two new spots are coming this spring. Firstly, Rosemary , a bijou new riad with a calming courtyard and sunny rooftop, from Laurence Leenaert, the designer behind the LRNCE brand of ceramics and textiles. In the leafy Hivernage neighborhood, home to some of the city’s best nightlife, a new Nobu hotel will breathe new life into the former Pearl Hotel. Out in the Agafay Desert, a 45-minute drive from the medina, Habitas has just opened the Burning Man–inspired Caravan Agafay . Don’t go expecting rolling Sahara-style dunes—the stone desert here looks more lunar than sandy—but do expect boho tents, swimming pools, moon gazing, and plenty more. 

Marrakech itself continues to be a magnet for artists and designers: The new Monde des Arts de la Parure showcases 3,000 pieces of jewelry, ornaments, and textiles from more than 50 countries in a three-story wood-and-brick space lit by a dramatic octagonal skylight. At the Museum of African Contemporary Art Al Maaden (MACAAL), Malagasy artist Joël Andrianomearisoa’s “Our Land Just Like A Dream” explores traditional Moroccan creative knowledge, filling the museum’s spaces with works made exclusively in Marrakech through July 2023. —Nicola Chilton

Melides, Portugal

Go for: Lesser-known beaches, design-forward stays

The Manuel Aires Mateus-designed Pa.te.os has just opened in Melides, with four discreet houses that blend into 80 acres of Mediterranean landscape. 

Comporta’s lesser-known sister has been quietly simmering for some time now, but 2023 is set to become the year Melides emerges as the Portuguese beach spot to know. Its alluring landscape of white-sand beaches, pine forests, and rice fields will soon welcome exciting new properties, including Christian Louboutin’s much-awaited Vermelho this coming spring. The designer discovered the charm of Melides early—he’s been visiting for 10 years to design his winter collections, even naming one of his shoe lines Melides—and the boutique property will celebrate Portuguese artisanship and design traditions.

And there are others: Spatia —the Comporta resort frequented by travelers looking for minimalist design and quiet respite—will open a second hotel in Melides in 2023, while Umay’s otherworldly villas, inspired by the geometry of seashells, will follow in 2024. Also new to the area is the recently opened Pa. te .os , consisting of four discreet houses on 80 hectares of land, designed by famed Portuguese architect Manuel Aires Mateus to blend into the Mediterranean landscape.

Hotels aside, other 2022 openings like the Melides Pottery Museum, which celebrates Portugal’s rich ceramic history, and beach-front restaurants like À Toa on Praia de Melides , add to the excitement around this buzzy destination. —Abigail Malbon

Memphis, Tennessee

Go for: New public spaces, restaurants and hotels that highlight the city's heritage

The Memphian Hotel is an eye-catching marker of the city's hotel boom—it's just one of eight new properties opened in 2022. 

The Memphian Hotel shines a light on the city's heritage through design and cuisine, much like the city's coolest new restaurants.

Nashville claims a lot of national buzz, but the city of Memphis has been quietly reshaping itself to be the hottest destination in Tennessee. Over the past decade, its downtown has invested billions in revitalization projects—and now, visitors can begin reaping the benefits.

An upgraded Tom Lee Park will open downtown in 2023, and in time for Memphis in May , a month-long festival celebrating the city’s culture with the famed Beale Street Music Festival and the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. The $60 million transformation will add new pavilions, meditative paths, riverfront seating, sound gardens, and the Canopy Walk connecting the park to downtown—all a fitting tribute to the park’s heroic namesake, a Black Memphian who, nearly a century ago, rescued passengers from a sinking steamboat on the Mississippi River. Next up: The Walk on Union , said to be the largest new mixed-use development in the Southeast, will play host to retail businesses, green spaces, and two new Hilton hotels as it opens in phases over the next few years.

Memphis is experiencing a hotel boom, with eight new properties in 2022 and more on the way. Recently opened are the funky  The Memphian and Hyatt's first  Caption concept, both of which shine a light on the city’s heritage through design and cuisine, much like the latest crop of Memphis restaurants. Barbecue still reigns, but the city’s trendiest spots are lightening things up: Raw Girls now has two brick-and-mortar smoothie and juice bars, Food Network star chef Tamra Patterson will open a new vegetarian spot in 2023, and craft cocktail bar Cameo , opened this year, serves up sophisticated mocktails. —Kelsey Ogletree

Mendoza, Argentina

Go for: Women-led food experiences, new lodges on iconic vineyards

At the foot of the majestic Andes, a crop of stylish new restaurants and hotels—many spearheaded by women—are giving travelers a new reason to raise a glass in Argentina's wine capital. 

Toasting with Malbec in front of the majestic Andes is how people celebrate in Mendoza , and a slew of stylish restaurant and hotel openings—many of which are spearheaded by women—provides ever more reason to raise a glass in Argentina’s Great Wine Capital (it is just 90 minutes by plane from Buenos Aires , after all).

Mendoza’s new bodega wining and dining experiences are many. There’s chef Patricia Courtois’s 5 Suelos at Durigutti Family Winemakers (opened April 2022), sommelier Camila Cerezo Pawlak’s Ruda restaurant in Tupungato Winelands (January 2022), and Catena Zapata’s opulent Angélica named for the family matriarch (November 2022).

Zonda at Bodega Lagarde—an organic, B-Corp certified winery that marks its 125th anniversary in 2023—stands out, however, for showcasing the best of Mendoza, from fantastic vintages down to its hard-carved teaspoons. Owner Sofia Pescarmona shares her family’s terroir with guests, who gather herbs and veggies and get a little messy making empanadas during Zonda’s immersive garden-to-table experience. Efforts are rewarded with a nine-course regional tasting menu paired with Lagarde wines, including the refreshing Proyecto Hermanas White Blend that Sofia makes with sister Lucila.

Plus, the latest venture of Susana Balbo—Argentina’s trailblazing female oenologist who helms her namesake winery—saw her lovingly refurbish a mansion with daughter Ana Lovaglio, unveiling it as the seven-suite SB Winemaker’s Lodge & Spa in April 2022; chef Flavia Amad Di Leo runs both the bodega and the hotel’s restaurants. Invigorated by in-room massages and asado by the pool, adventurous guests can then hire the lodge’s VisionAir seaplane, Argentina’s only such aircraft, and explore hidden corners of the world’s eighth-largest country. —Sorrel Moseley-Williams

Mustang, Nepal

Go for: Luxury mountain retreats, rare experiences in a remote destination

From design virtuoso Bill Bensley, the all-inclusive Shinta Mani, set in the remote, once-forbidden region of Mustang, is arguably Asia's most anticipated hotel opening of 2023. 

For decades, Nepal has been the Himalayan destination of choice for backpackers and trekkers drawn to its deep-rooted spirituality, endless adventure offerings, and those sky-piercing peaks. This hasn’t been the case for many luxury-minded travelers, though, who often chose neighboring Bhutan for its superior clutch of upscale mountain lodges. That will change in 2023 as Nepal unveils a wave of first-rate boutique accommodations and experiences.

Much of this shift is courtesy the recent update of Mountain Lodges of Nepal , a family-owned collection of deluxe accommodations scattered around the ultra-scenic Annapurna and Everest regions. By the end of 2023, they will introduce 15 premium, intimate lodges—a mixture of refurbished sites and new builds combining tradition (stone walls and colorful cultural motifs) with modernity (like dramatic floor-to-ceiling glass windows)—while offering multi-day treks, wild honey hunting, and helicopter rides to a Mount Everest-facing Champagne breakfast.

Come 2023, the 29-suite Shinta Mani Mustang, a Bensley Collection , arguably Asia’s most anticipated hotel opening, will open in the remote, once-forbidden ancient kingdom region of Mustang. Spearheaded by design virtuoso Bill Bensley, the all-inclusive mountain retreat brings together Tibetan design (incorporating upcycled materials), traditional wellness programs, unique experiences—like guided explorations of the mysterious, ancient “sky caves”—and unparalleled access to one of the Himalaya’s last frontiers. —Travis Levius

Ollantaytambo, Peru

Go for: Old-meets-new food and drink experiences, eco-stays

Ancestral earthen oven cooking known as pachamanca is offered to guests at El Albergue Ollantaytambo, part of the region's growing effort to showcase Andean food and drink traditions to a wider audience. 

The 100-year-old El Albergue Ollantaytambo also functions as a quintessential home base for travelers in the Sacred Valley, proving the village of Ollantaytambo is more than a pit stop en route to Machu Picchu.

Ollantaytambo is best known for its archeological site, a hillside Incan fortress that draws travelers off the train to Machu Picchu. But of late, the village has also become a terroir-driven culinary epicenter in the Sacred Valley, with local entrepreneurs placing a new era of the Andean food and drink traditions on the world stage. Taste herbaceous high-elevation rums, or infuse your own, at Destilería Andina ; sip Andean coffee, or roast souvenir beans, at Cafe Mayu ; and sample craft beer flavored with local fruit at Cerveceria del Valle Sagrado . Old and new continue to meet, through farm-to-table fare paired with creative cocktails at Chuncho ; meanwhile, tradition takes precedence with ancestral earthen oven pachamanca cooking in El Albergue Ollantaytambo ’s farm tour meals. And look for Destilería Andina’s new location with a full-service bar, opening in mid-2023, near Cerveceria del Valle Sagrado.

Don’t make the mistake of hopping on the train after a meal, either—unique hotels further the case for staying the night. The 100-year-old El Albergue Ollantaytambo is a classic home base, but you can also pamper yourself at the Qolqas Eco Lodge (spa included), or sleep perched in a mountainside capsule with valley views at Skylodge Adventure Suites . The latter opened in 2013, but the brand’s new Starlodge Adventure Suites and onsen are 2022 additions.

Plan your trip around cultural moments for the full experience: The Señor de Choquekillka festival, 50 days after Easter, honors the village’s patron saint with food, music, and dance; locals celebrate the winter solstice in June; and the entire village revels during Ollantaytambo’s anniversary every October. —Nico Vera

Queensland, Australia

Go for: Indigenous-led experiences, swanky new hotels

Queensland has returned thousands of acres to Indigenous groups over the last two years, a shift that has yielded special new experiences for travelers. 

New Indigenous-owned and -run experiences include moonlit spearfishing in Daintree National Park, alongside Eastern Kuku Yalanji guides, and Torres Strait Islander-led day trips from Cairns.

Australia is making an effort to return land to its native people, and Queensland has been leading the way, with thousands of acres going back to Indigenous groups over the last two years. For travelers, this shift is yielding new experiences guided by the insight of the original stewards of the land.

The ancient rainforest of the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Daintree National Park was part of a parcel returned in 2021, and now the Eastern Kuku Yalanji people are managing the national park alongside the state government. At the newly opened Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre , an ecotourism hub operated by mostly Indigenous staff, visitors walk the land with traditional custodians as guides; Kuku Yalanji Cultural Habitat Tours include night walking, crabbing, and spearfishing under the moon; and on Walkabout Cultural Adventures , Indigenous plants and medicines are highlighted on guided rainforest excursions.

Further north, lands near the Torres Strait Islands—there are at least 274 in the strait between Australia and New Guinea—were returned to Torres Strait Islanders of Aboriginal, Melanesian, and Australian background last year. Now, local Indigenous entrepreneurs have launched companies like Strait Experience , which offers a first-of-its-kind day trip to the islands from Cairns, making the destination more accessible than ever.

Bookend your adventures with a night in any of the chic hotels and resorts set to call Queensland home in 2023, including the Mondrian Gold Coast and the Ritz-Carlton Brisbane, part of the Queens’ Wharf project that is transforming the river’s edge. These join a new luxury hotel faction including The Langham Gold Coast and Dorsett Gold Coast , both of which opened last summer.

Lastly, don’t skip a visit to Queensland’s capital: Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium will host eight games in July and August for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand. Good thing getting to Queensland is easier than ever, thanks to three weekly nonstop flights between San Francisco and Brisbane, added by United Airlines in October 2022. —Devorah Lev-Tov

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Go for: Landmark art and architecture events, atmospheric new hotels

The Sharjah Biennial opens in February to celebrate its 30th anniversary, with works from more than 150 artists from 70 countries (above, an installation at the 2017 event, by Joe Namy).

While it might seem like Dubai continues to monopolize much of the U.A.E.’s glitz and buzz, neighboring Sharjah has been quietly asserting itself as the cultural capital of the Emirates. On the heels of striking new galleries from the Sharjah Arts Foundation and architectural marvels like the Foster + Partners–designed House of Wisdom library, the Sharjah Biennial opens in February, on its 30th anniversary, with works from more than 150 artists from 70 countries. Also on deck is the Sharjah Architecture Triennial, curated by Nigerian architect Tosin Oshinowo in collaboration with visionaries like India’s Rahul Mehrotra and Brazil’s Paulo Tavares. The most atmospheric place to stay in Sharjah is the Chedi Al Bait , a tangle of 53 rooms and eight suites spread across a series of ocher courtyards in the historic district. This year, it gets a refresh with the addition of a 12-room boutique wing built in a 100-year-old family home. There are plush new ways to explore the less-explored emirate’s natural splendors as well. Lux Resorts and Hotels, known for its swanky digs in Mauritius , the Maldives , and China , is making its Middle Eastern debut with two new retreats in Sharjah coming in 2023: Lux Al Jabal is a beach escape overlooking an untouched stretch of the Gulf of Oman, while Lux Al Bridi will be a safari camp brimming with wildlife in the sprawling Al Bridi Nature Reserve. —Sarah Khan

Srinagar, India

Go for: New infrastructure for easier road tripping, elevated nature retreats

Srinagar, an alluring and once hard-to-visit destination in the Kashmir Valley, is opening up to travelers in a big way in 2023, with new roadways making it easier than ever to get in and around. 

In the heart of the Kashmir Valley, the gem of Srinagar—with its winding waterways and colorful houseboats—is equally alluring and challenging to plan a visit to. Yet the destination seems to be shifting gears, with the government greenlighting development projects that will benefit travelers.

Srinagar has some vibrant new openings:  Karan Mahal , a swanky, intimate stay in the historic residence of Kashmir’s former rulers and amid nearly 60 acres of orchards and woods, launched last year, while  Qayaam Gah , a stylish, Sufi-inspired nature retreat in the Zabarwan Hills, with unfettered bird’s-eye views of Dal Lake, opened this summer. Additionally, Indian Hotels Company Limited (also behind the Taj Hotels) will bring its affordable brand, Ginger Hotels , to Srinagar in the first half of 2023.

The capital is also about to get a boost in accessibility, with a spate of highways and tunnels planned to open in 2023 that will, among other connections, make it easier to drive from Kashmir—across breathtaking landscapes—to neighboring Ladakh, even in winter. Other side trips that will be easier to reach, thanks to the new infrastructure: Sonamarg (which translates to “golden meadow”), a stunning hill station that is poised for substantial tourism development in the years to come, and Pahalgam, an idyllic getaway that has long drawn travelers to its pastoral charms. The latter will see, in early 2023, the opening of  Shepherd’s Barn , a cottage stay by Ramneek Kaur (whose family owns the Bollywood-favorite  Pahalgam Hotel ), which will add rooms to an existing program of craft tours and local activities under the auspices of the Shepherd Crafts Cultural Centre. With so much change underfoot, there is no better time to experience the area— and before everyone else starts to do the same. —Saumya Ancheri

Go for: The performing arts center, two years' worth of hotel and restaurant openings

After a decade of construction, the Taipei Performing Arts Center has finally opened—just as the country has begun welcoming international visitors again. 

Elegant towering teahouses, otherworldly landscapes, and culinary excellence have long tempted travelers to Taiwan . Now, after more than two years, the island nation has reopened its borders to international visitors—and there’s quite a bit to catch up on.

One decade of construction later, the Taipei Performing Arts Center is finally open, with three performance spaces housed within sleek geometric buildings. A few kilometers south, the stylish Hotel Resonance Taipei recently unbolted its doors with 175 fresh guest rooms, offering sweeping city views and sleek modern interiors. Just before borders closed, the Taipei location of The Place hotel—equal parts polished and relaxing, with a teahouse in its lobby—opened in Nangang, and a design-forward branch of the Kimpton set down roots in the Da’An District. There’s even more to come, with the Sotetsu Grand Fresa Taipei Ximen slated to open in 2023 in the bustling Ximending, which was just named one of the “51 Coolest Neighborhoods In The World” by Time Out. Plan your meals around any of the five restaurants that earned Michelin stars in 2022: Shin Yeh Taiwanese Signature, Holt, Yu Kapo, Paris 1930 de Hideki Takayama, and Sushiyoshi.

Meanwhile, Taiwan’s oldest city, Tainan, has been attracting travelers who hop on the high-speed rail, headed for one of the 44 restaurants that earned Tainan its addition to the 2022 Michelin Guide . Also making it worth the trip: Anping Tree House, an abandoned warehouse that has been swallowed by banyan trees; the colorful and artsy Shennong Street; and when you’re ready for a nap, Mao House , a chic bed and breakfast that stands in stark contrast to its architecturally staid neighbors. —Ella Quittner

Turks and Caicos

Go for: Easier access to remote islands, cruise upgrades, sleek resorts

Big-deal infrastructure enhancements are making it easier to reach Turks and Caicos’ less frequented outer islands, changing what it means to have an exclusive experience in the archipelago.

The exquisite white sands and blue waters of Grace Bay Beach have long been the coveted endgame for visitors to Turks and Caicos . Lately, though, a wave of new hotels and developments in more remote parts of the island chain are changing what it means to have an exclusive experience here. 

Leading the way, the 46-unit Rock House opened this past May, with its sleek Mediterranean style (a departure from the archipelago’s traditional colonial aesthetic), private plunge pools, and sustainability efforts that preserve native foliage and limestone. But Rock House’s real magic is undeniably in its location: a clifftop perch above a secluded beach on Grace Bay’s north shore, where you can while away your days snorkeling in a protected marine sanctuary. More properties slated to come in 2023 include the 31-acre South Bank Turks & Caicos , a residential resort and marina, opening in March, at the top of Long Bay Beach with 18 waterfront villas and a five-acre swimming lagoon. The Strand Turks & Caicos will follow later in 2023, 20 minutes south of Grace Bay, with oceanfront residences and what feels like its own peninsula on Cooper Jack Bay.

Big-deal infrastructure enhancements are also making it easier to reach Turks and Caicos’ less frequented outer islands. On Grand Turks, a $25 million dock extension is set to welcome larger cruise ships in 2023. And on tiny South Caicos, a significant upgrade to the single-runway South Caicos Airport is scheduled for completion in June, meaning improved access to the least populated of the islands—like the uber-luxe Sailrock Resort , a favorite of celebs like Justin Bieber and Regina King. —Nina Kokotas Hahn

Go for: A revived cultural calendar, dazzling new hotels

In 2023, Vienna will welcome the return of the Viennese ball season after a two-year hiatus. 

Vienna has long been a European capital of groundbreaking art and music, and in 2023 the city has several landmark anniversaries on its cultural calendar.

After a two-year hiatus, the 2023 Viennese ball season promises lush nights of live orchestral music and dancing in black-tie. Two of the year’s sparkliest, the Vienna Opera Ball and the Vienna Philharmonic Ball, are also marking their 65th and 80th anniversaries, respectively. The latter is returning  on January 19 with performances by the legendary orchestra. Meanwhile, the Opera Ball, to be held  on February 16 , will host dancing “Under the Sign of Solidarity”—the night’s theme—in collaboration with  Österreich hilft Österreich (Austria Helps Austria) to fundraise for those most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Belvedere, home to Gustav Klimt’s famous  The Kiss , is celebrating 300 years since its completion with a year-long exhibition, “ The Belvedere: 300 Years a Place of Art ,” paying homage to the museum’s impact on Viennese art history. Also not to be missed in 2023: “ Klimt. Inspired by Van Gogh, Rodin, Matisse… ,” a collaborative exhibit by the Belvedere and the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, showcasing the prominent artists who influenced the master of Viennese Modernism.

Kick your feet up at Vienna’s chic new hotels. The  Rosewood Vienna , which opened in 2022, will welcome its first full year of guests with the new Asaya Spa. Then, in late 2023, The Hoxton is set to open a 196-room hotel featuring an events auditorium (a first for the hotel brand) honoring Vienna’s legacy as a hub for live entertainment and culture. —Matt Ortile

Go for: Locavore food experiences, forest hotels and saunas

In lush Wales, a foodie renaissance is taking place—drawing travelers to terroir-driven restaurants, distilleries, and revived pubs in untrammeled areas. 

A Welsh foodie renaissance has, admittedly, taken a while to arrive. But a new generation of chefs are digging into their terroir and emerging with handfuls of truffles, scallops, and cheeses, from James Sommerin’s Home restaurant in Penarth, to SY23 in seaside Aberystwyth, headed by Great British Menu finalist Nathan Davies. There’s also been the rise of hard-to-reach destination restaurants determinedly doing their own thing, such as Annwn in deepest Pembrokeshire, where Matt Powell forages most of his ingredients from the shoreline (the project is currently on hold as it relocates), and Gareth Ward’s Ynyshir in the Dyfi Valley , which was just awarded a second Michelin star. Ward’s empire will grow in 2023 with the opening of eight-seat Gwen—named after his mother—with sourdough pizzas on the menu. Paternoster Farm , meanwhile, set in a former Pembroke cowshed, is doing wondrous things with Porthilly oysters, Welsh Mountain lamb, and sea beet—with its Five Mile Feasts, a special menu, gathering up all sorts of local treasures. 

In Cardigan, the Albion Aberteifi —certainly the coolest hotel to arrive in Wales in years—is set to open a Scandi-Japanese restaurant on the river bank in 2023, along with a woodland onsen and spa. Wales seems to be turning into a hub for the UK’s thriving outdoor sauna scene: Snowdonia-based Heartwood Saunas is launching a new forest project this December, where groups of up to 10 can use a wood-fired sauna before jumping in the pools of the River Dulas (or head to the yoga deck), all while surrounded by old oak trees and natural pools. In Carmarthenshire, the seven-mile stretch of Pendine Sands is enjoying a revival. Caban hotel is opening in the spring alongside the Museum of Speed , which celebrates the many land-speed records made on the beach—including one by actor Idris Elba in a Bentley Continental GT. Reducing the speed a notch, a new slow-travel route of roads and walking paths, The Wild Drovers’ Way , unfurls over 180 miles from the foothills of the Cambrians into the Brecon Beacons—a lovely way to appreciate some of Wales’ rural highlights.

If you need somewhere to toast all this, you could head to Swansea, where Penderyn will open its new whisky-distillery experience in March, while in Cardiff, the St Fagans Museum of National History has been rebuilding the iconic Vulcan pub (beloved of Manic Street Preachers) on its grounds, set to open in 2024. Lechyd da! —Rick Jordan

Western Japan

Go for: Expedition cruises in the Seto Inland Sea, new onsen experiences

Luxury small ship company Ponant will launch a first-ever expedition cruise from Osaka in 2023, exploring old feudal towns and traditional fishing villages on Japan's oldest sea route. 

New luxury openings and a world’s-first expedition cruise are among a plethora of reasons to head for western Japan in 2023. In the Seto Inland Sea, which separates Japan’s main island of Honshu from the islands of Shikoku and Kyushu, luxury small-ship company Ponant has announced a first-ever expedition cruise from Osaka in 2023, which will sail along Japan’s oldest sea route. Exploring old feudal towns and traditional fishing villages on the coast of Honshu, as well as Inland Sea islands such as Inujima—once a copper mining hub and now one of the famous contemporary “Art Islands”—the 264-guest Le Soléal will chart a seven-night course towards the Sea of Japan, starting in May 2023. Also in the Seto Inland Sea, in a forest on Awaji Island, wellness retreat Zenbo Seinei just opened its doors. Designed by Pritzker Prize–winning architect Shigeru Ban, it features a 21-meter-long gallery for zazen meditation and a restaurant celebrating Japan’s culture of fermented foods.

On Kyushu island , the new Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen now conveniently connects cosmopolitan Nagasaki to Japan’s vast bullet train network. Good thing, as there’s a new Ritz-Carlton coming in the summer of 2023 to the vibrant, gateway city of Fukuoka ; and in the hot-spring town of Yufuin, Kengo Kuma—the architect behind the Japan National Stadium for the Tokyo 2020 games—has completed a new gallery at Comico Art Museum to house works by Yayoi Kusama, Takashi Murakami, and Hiroshi Sugimoto, among others, as well as two exclusive-use “Art Houses” with private onsen baths. Nearby, Kuma has also created the gorgeous KAI Yufuin , a contemporary onsen ryokan with views of Mount Yufu and enveloped in rice terraces whose beauty changes with the seasons. —Kate Crockett

Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico

Go for: Design-forward boutique hotels amid the region's jungle and waterways

The Yucatán Peninsula is already an easy-to-love destination—its food heritage just one of the reasons to visit—but a boom of design-forward stays are upping the ante. 

Just outside of Mérida, above, travelers will find the new Galopina, a five-bedroom, family-run guesthouse from Mexican owners Elisa Navarrete and Guillaume Galopin.

With a boom of design-forward stays opening their doors—in an already easy-to-love destination marked by verdant jungle and brilliant waterways—the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico’s southeastern bounds is poised to be one of the most enticing areas to visit this year.

The 22-bungalow Boca de Agua is set to open in April in Bacalar , with suites designed by architect Frida Escobedo, who was recently tapped for the forthcoming contemporary art wing at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City . North of Bacalar, tucked within the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve is Casa Chablé , which will open in December 2022 with 10 rooms and bungalows. Guests take a 40-minute boat ride through lush mangrove forests, to arrive at the resort’s 12 acres of tropical jungle fronted by white-sand beaches. Plus, situated in the tranquil Xpu-ha cove, between the two bustling towns of Tulum and Playa del Carmen, the ultra-luxurious boutique property Hotel Esencia opened in November as one of the most refined offerings in Riviera Maya: the Esencia Mansion, a four-bedroom private hideaway with its own speakeasy, cinema, and rooftop infinity pool. And just outside of Mérida is the new Galopina , a five-bedroom, family-run guesthouse from Mexican owners Elisa Navarrete and Guillaume Galopin. After a stint in Paris , they returned to their home country and created their dream homestead in the jungle with miles of trails, organic gardens, and guest rooms offering meditative terraces. In May 2023, Maroma, A Belmond Hotel , will reopen on the Riviera Maya with 10 new waterfront suites, a culinary program overseen by chef Daniel Camacho, and a new look that will showcase Mayan culture and design with work by local artisans. —Michaela Trimble

Zamora, Spain

Go for: Romanesque architecture, dazzling lakes, and improved access from Madrid

Zamora, which is known for having the most Romanesque architecture in Europe, is becoming a European World Heritage Site in 2023—perfect timing, as a new high-speed train from Madrid makes it easier to reach than ever. 

Few know—even in Spain —that Zamora is the city with the most Romanesque architecture in Europe, but it was reason enough for UNESCO to make Zamora a European World Heritage Site for 2023. Additionally, its proximity to Madrid —an hour away thanks to a new high-speed AVE train, inaugurated just a year ago—put this underrated town high on our must-visit list.

But there is more to Zamora, such as its enormous modernist legacy and its Lagunas de Villafáfila, a collection of lakes that are home to thousands of migratory birds each season. There’s even more to see, scattered throughout the province: Lake Sanabria is the largest glacial lake in the Iberian Peninsula, and just a few miles away, Puebla de Sanabria is considered one of the most beautiful villages in Spain. Towards the east you will find Toro, the epicenter of bold red wines—and home to critically acclaimed winery Numanthia that’s credited with putting the wine region on the map. Not far away, in the heart of Tierra de Campos, snag a table at Lera , which got its Michelin star in 2022, and is a favorite among wild game enthusiasts.

Finally, to the south, Arribes del Duero shows that Zamora province has it all—even fjords. Beautiful crags and cliffs mark the border with Portugal in a natural park that has become a center for viticulture and attracts reputed international winemakers. Olive, citrus, and other fruit trees, artisanal ceramics, and stunning natural beauty turn this secluded corner into a Mediterranean paradise. Consider the luxurious Hacienda Zorita Natural Reserve , and the Castillo de Buen Amor (refurbished in 2021) in Salamanca, just a 30-minute drive away, the perfect setting for your quaint Zamora escape. —David Moralejo

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Home / Features / Best travel gadgets 2024: the ultimate tech setup for explorers, wanderers, and holiday lovers

Best travel gadgets 2024: the ultimate tech setup for explorers, wanderers, and holiday lovers

The best gear for your next trip, including headphones, speakers chargers and more

Booked your next holiday? Got an upcoming work trip? Decided to simply leave your troubles behind? Then you’re probably after a carefully curated list of the best travel gadgets. 

In the words of Bilbo Baggins, it’s a dangerous business going out your door and stepping on the road, and we agree. The mere thought of a dead battery during a five-hour airport transfer delay makes us tremble, and don’t get us started on travelling without headphones.

• Read more: These are the best headphones around right now

There’s no shortage of travel-oriented tech out there. In fact, there’s too much. That’s why we’ve rounded up some of the best travel gadgets to help make your next trip run as smoothly as possible.

The best travel gadgets you can buy today:

Sony wh-1000xm5.

Sony’s critically-acclaimed active noise cancelling (aka ANC) headphones aren’t just one of the best travel gadgets in 2023 — they’re some of the best headphones ever made, period.

With superb noise cancellation for drowning out airport clutter and cabin drone, incredible sound, a formidable battery life, and a feature-laden app, they’re one of the best all-rounders money can buy.

LinkOn Ganius 136W Wall Charger

Chargers don’t normally fall under the category of covetable tech, but LinkOn’s offering is definitely an exception. While it may look like any other regular slim plug, it’s got some serious charging chops hidden beneath its slim black exterior. Capable of delivering 100W to a single device, it’ll easily charge demanding devices like laptops with ease, with plenty of capacity left over to simultaneously charge phones and more.

If you need even more juice, you can snap up an even more powerful 166W variant directly from LinkOn . Either way, you’ll be getting one of the most powerful chargers that money can buy, and it comes with hot-swappable plugs too, making for less clutter when you travel.

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite

While there’s obviously something to be said for remaining connected with the rest of the world, sometimes it’s good to pop down the smartphone and reconnect with a bit of literary therapy. And if you’d rather not cart around multiple books during a long trip, then an e-reader is the way to go.

The Kindle Paperwhite is one of the best choices for most people, hitting the sweet spot in terms of both price and features. With a generous 6.8in backlit (adjustable) display, up to 10 weeks of battery life, faster page turns, USB-C charging, and a waterproof build for poolside reading, it delivers on practically all fronts.

Insta360 Link

A webcam might seem like an odd choice for a list outlining the best travel gadgets in 2023, but if you’re regularly scooting around for work and/or looking to create content on the go, then the InstaLink 360 is one of the best, most compact options around.

Regarded to be one of the sharpest, clearest webcams in the world at the time of writing, it’ll elevate you from pixellated mess to razor-sharp professional in an instant, and it’s laden with tech and features too. These include a gargantuan sensor which dwarfs the competition, and a built in three-axis gimbal (powered by AI tracking) to ensure you’re always in focus and in frame, even when you’re moving around. With gesture controls and powerful software, it’s an ideal companion for serious on-the-go collaborators.

Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV

This mighty Olympus snapper is a retro-styled delight that will comfortably fit into any bag without causing sore shoulders. Its compact stature is all thanks to a Micro Four Thirds sensor, which means smaller, lighter lenses too. Despite its size, it’s a very strong performer, and one of the best portable cameras around.

Key features include snappy autofocus, burst shooting, crisp shots, and impressive 4K video. Sure, you’ve got a smartphone as well, but if you’re looking to elevate your holiday memories, you can’t beat a dedicated camera — especially one as handsome and as small as this.

GlocalMe Numen Air

While it might be overkill for the occasional trip to Europe, the Numen Air SIMless portable hotspot is a veritable godsend for serial travellers who want to work and stay connected regardless of where they find themselves. Key perks include 5G capability for the fastest possible speeds, and support for more than 100 operators in more than 50 countries.

Its sim-free capabilities also mean that you don’t have to go around hunting down phone shops at every destination, while the ability to connect up to 16 devices makes it a true connectivity workhorse. With a 2.4in touchscreen, generous 5400mAh battery, and the ability to double up as a power bank too, this is a Digital Nomad’s new best friend.

Tribit StormBox Micro 2

The award-winning Tribit StormBox Micro 2 is a dinky speaker that’s turned heads thanks to its impressive power, which is balanced with surprisingly detailed sound, and (even more surprisingly), decent thumping bass. Despite its pocket-sized shell, it’s capable of around 12 hours of use per charge, with fast USB-C charging making for a convenient top-up.

Naturally, it doubles up as a power bank, and can be easily clipped onto handlebars, bags, tree branches, or anything else you fancy. An accompanying app lets you tweak things to your liking, while IP67 waterproofing powers let it easily shrug off rain, mud, snow, and even full immersion without any problems.

GoPro Hero11 Black

GoPro’s Hero11 Black is one of the best action cams money can buy, making it an ideal choice for adrenaline junkies who want to record their high-flying (or deep-diving) antics. A new image sensor serves up impressively crisp 5.3 60fps videos, with a 2.7K 240fps mode for 8x slo-mo for highlighting particularly slick moments.

The Hero11 also has the widest field of view of the range to date, with souped-up HyperSmooth stabilisation making sure that footage is comfortable to watch. With plenty of accessories and a water/glare-repelling lens, it’s a solid investment for content creators and those looking to document their travels, hands-free.

DJI Mini 2 SE

The new Mini 2 SE weighs in at under the magic 249g number, meaning you can fly it practically anywhere without any registration required. With a generous 10km range and 31-minute maximum flight time, it’s also a capable little thing that’s sturdy enough to fend off winds up to 38kph.

With a fully-featured app offering easy-to-use functionality like natural panning, you’ll be recording Attenborourgh-worthy footage in no time. Depending on where you are, of course.

Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack

Need to pack a bunch but don’t want the hassle of relying on the Carousel Gods for the safe return of your suitcase? Then a large backpack is the way to go. This capacious 35-litre offering from Cotopaxi not only looks incredible (we’re a sucker for bright colours), but it’s also rammed with practical features to make life on the road easier.

These include robust materials, a suitcase-style full-wrap zipper, subdivided compartments, reinforced handles, a rain cover, and more. With hidden pockets for valuables, a removable hip belt, and plenty more tricks beneath its alluring exterior, it’s sure to serve you well for years to come.

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To empower people to unlock the joy of discovery, feel the wonder of creation and better harness the world’s knowledge, today we’re improving how the world benefits from the web by reinventing the tools billions of people use every day, the search engine and the browser.

Today, we’re launching an all new, AI-powered Bing search engine and Edge browser, available in preview now at Bing.com , to deliver better search, more complete answers, a new chat experience and the ability to generate content. We think of these tools as an AI copilot for the web.

“AI will fundamentally change every software category, starting with the largest category of all – search,” said Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO, Microsoft. “Today, we’re launching Bing and Edge powered by AI copilot and chat, to help people get more from search and the web.”

There are 10 billion search queries a day, but we estimate half of them go unanswered. That’s because people are using search to do things it wasn’t originally designed to do. It’s great for finding a website, but for more complex questions or tasks too often it falls short.

The new Bing and Edge – Your copilot for the web

We have brought together search, browsing and chat into one unified experience you can invoke from anywhere on the web, delivering:

• Better search. The new Bing gives you an improved version of the familiar search experience, providing more relevant results for simple things like sports scores, stock prices and weather, along with a new sidebar that shows more comprehensive answers if you want them.
• Complete answers. Bing reviews results from across the web to find and summarize the answer you’re looking for. For example, you can get detailed instructions for how to substitute eggs for another ingredient in a cake you are baking right in that moment, without scrolling through multiple results.
• A new chat experience. For more complex searches – such as for planning a detailed trip itinerary or researching what TV to buy – the new Bing offers new, interactive chat. The chat experience empowers you to refine your search until you get the complete answer you are looking for by asking for more details, clarity and ideas – with links available so you can immediately act on your decisions.
• A creative spark. There are times when you need more than an answer – you need inspiration. The new Bing can generate the content to help you. It can help you write an email, create a 5-day itinerary for a dream vacation to Hawaii, with links to book your travel and accommodations, prep for a job interview or create a quiz for trivia night. The new Bing also cites all its sources, so you’re able to see links to the web content it references.
• New Microsoft Edge experience. We’ve updated the Edge browser with new AI capabilities and a new look, and we’ve added two new functionalities: Chat and compose. With the Edge Sidebar, you can ask for a summary of a lengthy financial report to get the key takeaways – and then use the chat function to ask for a comparison to a competing company’s financials and automatically put it in a table. You can also ask Edge to help you compose content, such as a LinkedIn post, by giving it a few prompts to get you started. After that, you can ask it to help you update the tone, format and length of the post. Edge can understand the web page you’re on and adapts accordingly.

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The new Bing experience is a culmination of four technical breakthroughs:

• Next-generation OpenAI model . We’re excited to announce the new Bing is running on a new, next-generation OpenAI large language model that is more powerful than ChatGPT and customized specifically for search. It takes key learnings and advancements from ChatGPT and GPT-3.5 – and it is even faster, more accurate and more capable.
• Microsoft Prometheus model . We have developed a proprietary way of working with the OpenAI model that allows us to best leverage its power. We call this collection of capabilities and techniques the Prometheus model. This combination gives you more relevant, timely and targeted results, with improved safety.
• Applying AI to core search algorithm . We’ve also applied the AI model to our core Bing search ranking engine, which led to the largest jump in relevance in two decades. With this AI model, even basic search queries are more accurate and more relevant.
• New user experience . We’re reimagining how you interact with search, browser and chat by pulling them into a unified experience. This will unlock a completely new way to interact with the web.

These groundbreaking new search experiences are possible because Microsoft has committed to building Azure into an AI supercomputer for the world, and OpenAI has used this infrastructure to train the breakthrough models that are now being optimized for Bing.

Microsoft and OpenAI – innovating together, responsibly

Together with OpenAI, we’ve also been intentional in implementing safeguards to defend against harmful content. Our teams are working to address issues such as misinformation and disinformation, content blocking, data safety and preventing the promotion of harmful or discriminatory content in line with our AI principles .

The work we are doing with OpenAI builds on our company’s yearslong effort to ensure that our AI systems are responsible by design. We will continue to apply the full strength of our responsible AI ecosystem – including researchers, engineers and policy experts – to develop new approaches to mitigate risk.

Live today in limited preview, expanding to millions soon

The new Bing is available today in a limited preview on desktop, and everyone can visit Bing.com today to try sample queries and sign up for the waitlist. We’re going to scale the preview to millions in the coming weeks. A mobile experience will also be in preview soon.

We’re excited to put the new Bing and Edge into the real world to get the critical feedback required to improve our models as we scale.

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Best binoculars 2024: Top picks for stargazing, wildlife, birding and more

Grab yourself a pair of the best binoculars for wildlife-watching, sports events or gazing into the heavens — here are our favourite models.

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Best optical performance, best for affordable stargazing, best binoculars under $300, best budget binoculars, best for moon views, best mid range model, best family binoculars, best for magnification, best for entry level astronomy, best for beginners, best for reliability, best for daytime use, best binoculars faq.

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With a pair of the best binoculars, you'll be ready to view distant wildlife and sporting events in bright clarity. A good pair can even be taken stargazing, although those looking to use them for this purpose will want to look for large front lenses (known as the objective lens diameter) to soak in as much light from distant stars as possible, along with high magnification to bring celestial objects into focus. 

At Space.com our experts know what they like in a pair of binoculars in terms of specs and features, and we've tested them out in the field to bring you all the best options for all different purposes and budgets. A quality pair of binoculars will be comfortable to hold, easy to transport (even more so with the best compact binoculars ) and safe to use in all weather conditions. You'll find nothing less in this guide.

Binoculars tend to be more portable and affordable than telescopes, making them a good choice for casual stargazing and wildlife watching. Those who plan to get more serious about their stargazing will benefit from investing in one of the best telescopes , and for those who want to photograph the night sky, we also have guides to the best cameras for astrophotography and best lenses for astrophotography .  

If you're looking to get your kids involved, we also have a guide to the best binoculars for kids that are suited to smaller hands. 

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Best binoculars overall

The finest stargazing binoculars money can buy with in-built stabilization. As close to perfection as you’ll get for handheld astronomy.

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Some of the best optics on the market in an easily transportable roof prism design. A premium product at a premium price.

They offer bright and clear views, with a wide aperture for gathering light and magnification that is excellent for stargazing and wildlife spotting.

The TrailSeeker 8x42’s minimalist design makes them a hugely more attractive option than large and heavy deep-sky astronomy-centric binoculars.

Best thought of as a great value pair of entry-level binoculars for all-round use and for occasional night sky views.

These binoculars give a superb stargazing experience at a reasonable price. Fantastic magnification for lunar viewing.

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Best mid-range model

The pair you need if a wide field of view and a good sturdy build quality top your brief.

Surprisingly good optics make these attractive to adults and kids alike. Considering what and who they're for, for the price, they're hard to beat.

See the universe close up and in stereo, but don’t plan to hike with them as they're big and heavy.

Best for entry-level astronomy

Ideal for anyone just starting out in stargazing. A sleek and well made binocular model with optics to boot.

Slender and lightweight, these are ideal for beginners and hobbyists who need a 'go-anywhere' binocular.

With high magnification and excellent light-gathering abilities, these binoculars are built to last.

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Canon 10x42L IS WP binoculars

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Reasons to buy, reasons to avoid.

✅ You want the best of the best:  Other than price and size, we really couldn't find major fault with these binoculars — we gave them 5 stars in our review.

❌ You're a casual user:  These are an expensive pair of powerful binos, so if you only ever do casual stargazing or wildlife spotting, they'll be overkill. ❌ You want a lightweight binocular:  These are undeniably heavy and bulky, so if weight is important to you, we'd suggest looking elsewhere.

🔎  Canon 10x42L IS WP binoculars: They're not perfect, but they’re as close as you’ll get for hand-held astronomy. They're an outstanding choice for super-steady stargazing thanks to their image stabilization, waterproof design and large objective lenses. ★★★★★

For hand-held astronomy, the Canon 10x42L IS WP binoculars are among the very best you can get. Their standout feature is Canon's Optical Image Stabilization (IS). This clever technology uses gyroscope motion sensors to detect arm movement and a vari-angle prism to correct it by up to 0.8 degrees. With the push of a button, you can eliminate hand shakes and get a steady image, perfect for long viewing sessions when your arms might get tired.

These binoculars use premium L-series glass with Canon's multi-layered anti-reflective lens coating (known as 'Super Spectra') to increase light transmission and reduce lens flare for a bright and clear view that offers accurate color reproduction. The view we got through these binoculars during our Canon 10x42L IS WP binoculars review is incredibly sharp with no chromatic aberration, which is just what you need for observing pin-point stars.

The downside of these high-tech binoculars is that the IS system is quite power-hungry, so it's worth making sure you take plenty of spare AAA batteries along on your trip. We also weren't wholly satisfied with the accessories provided with these binoculars, especially considering the price point. We found that the one-piece lens caps struggled to stay in place, and we thought the carry case was a bit basic and flimsy, so you might want to upgrade it. But overall, these are still the best stargazing binoculars on our list thanks to the astronomy-centric glass and clever image stabilization feature.

• Read our Canon 10x42L IS WP binoculars review

Nikon Monarch HG 10x42

✅ You want some of the best on the market:  If you're prepared to pay for them, these binoculars will last you for years to come and provide stunning optical performance and a premium finish.

❌ You specifically want image stabilization: This may be the only thing missing from this pair of binos, so if that's important to you, there are other options out there that do have it.

🔎  Nikon Monarch HG 10x42  A premium package that comes at a premium price — though not ideal for beginner binocular users unless you have deep pockets or a real passion for wildlife or a similar interest that you plan on pursuing for years to come. ★★★★½

In our Nikon Monarch HG 10x42 review, we loved these so much that we found them hard to fault. These binoculars have excellent optics, with almost no color distortion. This is because Nikon uses special coatings on all glass parts and includes Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass. They also have a wide field of view and technology that keeps the entire image sharp, making them ideal for wildlife watchers.

These binoculars have a slim design with a roof prism, making them sleek and easy to carry in a coat pocket or around your neck. Even though they weigh 680g, they are comfortable to use for long periods because of the soft and comfortable neck strap.

While they do come with a higher price tag because of their exceptional optics and quality finish, we believe they provide excellent value for those who can afford them. These binoculars are completely waterproof and fog-resistant because they're sealed and filled with nitrogen. You can feel confident using them in any weather, indoors or outdoors, making them especially useful for your stargazing sessions.

• Read our Nikon Monarch HG 10x42 binocular review

Celestron Nature DX 12x56

✅ You want to take them anywhere in any weather:  They were created with the outdoor enthusiast in mind, and they're waterproof and fogproof so you can use them anywhere.

❌ You want to use them for prolonged periods:  They may become quite heavy if you plan on using them for long periods handheld, so we'd opt for a more lightweight pair.

🔎  Celestron Nature DX 12x56  They offer bright and clear views, with a wide aperture for gathering light and magnification that is excellent for stargazing and wildlife spotting. ★★★★½

The Celestron Nature DX 12x56 binoculars are a great deal for under $250, perfect for casual wildlife spotting, bird watching or stargazing. The build quality is fantastic since they feature full rubber housing and they're completely waterproof, fogproof and nitrogen-purged, which we appreciated in our Celestron Nature DX 12x56 review . They include a tripod mount that could be useful for longer viewing sessions and a rain guard that protects the lenses from getting watermarked.

The focus knob turns smoothly and easily, and they can focus on objects less than 10 feet away, making them great for spotting wildlife in your backyard. If you wear glasses, you'll appreciate the 16mm eye relief provided by the twist-up eyecups.

The optics on these binoculars are comparable to some more expensive models, featuring phase-coated BaK-4 prisms with multi-coated optics. They may not have the sharpness to satisfy professionals, but for casual users looking for an affordable pair to invest in, these are some of the best you could buy.

• Read our Celestron Nature DX 12x56 review

Celestron TrailSeeker 8x42 binocular

✅ You want to travel with them:  We found they were lightweight enough to travel with them easily, although perhaps not the best for prolonged periods of handheld use.

❌ You're serious about astro:  For dedicated astro use, particularly for deep sky objects, they lack the magnification needed.

🔎  Celestron TrailSeeker 8x42 binocular:  Traveling stargazers will love them as they work well after dark and strike a balance between quality, affordability and portability. The TrailSeeker 8x42’s minimalist design makes them a hugely more attractive option than large and heavy deep-sky astronomy-centric binoculars ★★★★½

In our full Celestron TrailSeeker 8x42 binoculars review , we thought the binoculars struck a great balance between quality, affordability and portability — especially for skywatchers.

The TrailSeeker 8x42 from Celestron offers a slightly different view from the norm due to the amount of light their 42mm apertures collect. Their slightly lower magnification also gives you a wider field of view. The Earth's moon will appear slightly smaller when compared with 10x50 binoculars. But compared to other binoculars we've tested, this optical system and lens multi-coatings offer a sharper, brighter view. 

When you use the Celestron TrailSeeker 8x42 binoculars, you'll see very little false color. False color is that purple or blue halo around bright objects, also called chromatic aberration. In our review, we hardly saw any false color, especially when looking at the edge of the moon.

They also work well when moving between different temperatures, like going from a warm indoor space to the cold outdoors on a chilly night, as they're waterproof and filled with nitrogen to prevent fogging. This enables you to use them comfortably for long periods without any issues.

Although the TrailSeeker 8x42 binoculars only weigh 23.1 oz (655g), we found that during long periods of observation, our arms started to shake, making it difficult to maintain a steady hand-held view. If you're prone to trembling arms or will be using these binos for long sessions, we advise pairing them with one of the best tripods for astrophotography or the best travel tripod .

• Read our Celestron TrailSeeker 8x42 binoculars review

Celestron UpClose G2 10x50 Binocular

✅ You're a beginner:  If you've used binoculars before, then these are unlikely to impress you, so they're best suited to beginners.

❌ You specialize in astro: While they do give decent views of the night sky, anyone focusing solely on astronomy usage would likely want to go for a better pair.

🔎  Celestron UpClose G2 10x50 Binocular: The Celestron UpClose G2 10x50 is a great value pair of binoculars, well suited for entry-level and all-round use. They're also great for occasional night sky use and are easy to set up, use and adjust. If you're an astronomer on a budget, these are a decent choice, although we do question their longevity. ★★★★½

These are affordable skywatching binoculars that would be ideal for anyone just starting out who wants to get the most for their money. While there are some true wins to this model, there are a few reasons why they're on the cheap side, and we discussed them in our Celestron UpClose G2 10x50 binocular review .

The moon looks amazing through these binoculars, fitting easily into the view with just a hint of false color. In July 2020, the UpClose G2 10x50 binoculars were very effective in spotting the naked-eye comet C/2020 F3 (NEOWISE).

We think these binoculars are a great choice for beginners on a budget who are starting stargazing or exploring. They're lightweight and perfect for trekking, however, we found a couple of drawbacks in our review. First, you need to adjust the alignment of the lenses (collimation). Also, they can fog up in certain conditions, so you'll need to be aware of this when using them in certain conditions.

These binoculars offer a good view, and we managed to spot three stars within the Trapezium Cluster near the center of the Orion Nebula (Messier 42), but you'd need a pair with higher magnification if you want to see the fourth bright star in this star-forming area.

• Read our Celestron UpClose G2 10x50 binoculars review

Celestron SkyMaster Pro 15x70 Binocular

✅ You want good quality without breaking the bank:  Given the high magnification, sturdy build and large objectives, we think they're great quality for the price.

❌ You want to view planets or small distant galaxies:  They don't excel in this area, they're more suited to providing dramatic wide-field views or larger objects.

🔎  Celestron SkyMaster Pro 15x70 Binocular  The celestron SkyMaster Pro 15x70 offer a top stargazing experience for a reasonable price. They won’t give you close-ups of planets or reveal the most distant galaxies, but they make up for it by providing dramatic wide-field views in a good, dark sky. ★★★★½

Celestron is a well-respected brand with a strong reputation in the field of technology, and the SkyMaster binoculars, including the 15x70 'giant' model, deliver excellent views at an affordable price. Despite being a bit on the heavy side, these binoculars are durable and we think they offer impressive quality for their cost.

The SkyMaster 15x70 binoculars have a big advantage — they gather more light and provide stronger magnification, making objects clearer than in less powerful binoculars. Although there's some blurring at the edges, which is typical for budget models, they offer 0.7 inches (18 mm) of eye relief, making them comfortable for people who wear glasses.

Despite the larger 70mm objective aperture, the higher magnification of 15x reduces the apparent field of view to 4.4 degrees, compared to typical 10x50s or 12x50s that provide a degree more. 

At 11 inches (280mm) in length and weighing 3 lbs (1.36kg), we found in our Celestron SkyMaster Pro 15x70 binocular review that they certainly have a lot of heft, but using them handheld isn't impossible. For maximum comfort, it's best to use a tripod with these binoculars. Their powerful magnification makes views of the moon truly stunning. We were especially impressed by how the lunar surface looked three-dimensional.

• Read our Celestron SkyMaster Pro 15x70 binocular review

Vortex 10x50 Crossfire HD Binocular

✅ You want to travel with them:  The lightweight design of these binoculars makes them extremely manageable to travel with.

❌ You're on a tight budget:  While they're not the most expensive option on this list, anyone on a particularly tight budget could certainly find a more affordable pair.

🔎  Vortex 10x50 Crossfire HD Binocular  If you want to move up to the next level with your binocular stargazing, then the roof prisms on these binoculars bring super-sharp views and come with a useful harness and an excellent padded case. ★★★★

With their wide field of view, the reliable and sturdy Vortex 10x50 Crossfire HD binoculars are great for wildlife watching and occasional stargazing. They stand out for their excellent design, featuring a strong and easily adjustable focusing knob that comes in very useful when you're wearing thick gloves in cold weather.

The eyecups are comfortable and twistable, allowing you to customize the eye relief to 17mm for a personalized viewing experience. If you enjoy exploring nature and traveling, especially if you're into astronomy, you'll like how lightweight these binoculars are, weighing only 1.89 lbs (0.86kg).

The Vortex Crossfire HD 10x50 binoculars provide a sharp and clear view, making stars look like perfect pinpoints of light. You might notice some color distortion when looking at brighter objects, which is common for binoculars in this price range. However, they offer a great balance of brightness and sharpness across the entire field of view. During our Vortex 10x50 Crossfire HD review , we only observed a tiny drop-off towards the very edges of the field of view.

Although these binoculars come with a harness, we realized during our review that the padded case forms part of the harness so you can't use one without the other which is a little frustrating.

• Read our Vortex 10x50 Crossfire HD binocular review

Celestron Cometron 7x50

✅ You're buying for your kids:  These make a great inexpensive, 'don't care if they get trashed' pair of binoculars that are great for kids who aren't particularly careful.

❌ You want good quality:  They're decent for what they are, but if you want good quality optics we'd recommend spending a bit more on a better pair.

🔎  Celestron Cometron 7x50  Their small size and light weight (1 lb 11 oz) let you use them all day, yet you can still hand-hold them comfortably after sunset and long into your dark night of sky-watching. Considering what and who they're for, for the price, they're hard to beat. ★★★★

The 7x magnification and 50mm objective lenses make the Celestron Cometron 7x50 perfect for kids (see them featured in our best binoculars for kids guide ). It is a known fact that children have better night vision than adults, meaning they do not require high-end binoculars to see the same amount of light that an adult would with a more powerful pair.

Having reviewed the specs on paper, we weren't too excited about reviewing this pair of binoculars, but to our pleasant surprise, we ended up loving them in our Celestron Cometron 7x50 review . They offer a budget-friendly entry into the realm of sky-watching, and if it doesn't suit you, the gamble you took will only set you back $40.

These compact binoculars have 7x magnification and large 50mm front objective lenses, striking a good balance between size and light-gathering ability. They're sturdy, lightweight and easy to carry. They aren't waterproof, but that's typical for binoculars in this price range.

Keep in mind that kids might find it more challenging to keep binoculars steady for a long time, so it's a good idea to pick a pair that are lightweight and comfortable for them. This makes it easier for kids to use them and helps prevent them from getting tired quickly. Alternatively, consider mounting them on a tripod.

• Read our Celestron Cometron 7x50 review

Celestron SkyMaster 25x100 Binocular

✅ You want more detailed views:  The high magnification means you can pick out some incredible details in the vast night sky.

❌ You want to use them handheld:  They're big and heavy, so using them handheld would end in arm-ache and you'd have a hard job holding them steady.

🔎  Celestron SkyMaster 25x100 Binocular  These heavy-hitters are certainly not for the uninitiated binoculars-users. We think these are more akin to two 100mm refractor telescopes stuck together as they have an enormous reach. They're our favorites for large astronomy binoculars, and with proper care, they could give you decades of joyful stereoscopic star-hopping. ★★★★

The Celestron SkyMaster 25x100 are our top pick for large astronomy binoculars, as we noted in our Celestron SkyMaster 25x100 review . They act much like two 100mm (4-inch) refractor telescopes set up side-by-side, with built-in image-erecting prisms and eyepieces that rotate independently through 450 degrees rather than the combined central focus knob that you get on traditional binoculars. They also have a 15mm eye relief, which is just enough to get away with using them with glasses.

The result is breathtaking images of the night sky. You'll be able to pick out clusters of galaxies like the Leo Triplets, see Jupiter's atmospheric belts and catch the Sagittarius star cloud (also known as Messier 24). The multi-coated optics produce bright, clear views through the unusually large objective lens diameters.

Keep in mind that these binos are quite heavy, weighing 8.75 lbs (3.97 kg). You won't be able to use them handheld; instead, you'll need to mount them using the built-in tripod adapter, possibly with a counter-weighted arm for balance. The design is well-thought-out, with a sturdy reinforced metal bar supporting the weight of the glass, which also serves as a convenient handle for carrying and storing the binoculars. While the lens covers and thinly padded carry case are somewhat disappointing, these binoculars are still among the best for astronomy.

• Read our full Celestron SkyMaster 25x100 review

Nikon 10x50 Aculon A211 Binocular

✅ You're looking for your 'first pair' of binoculars:  We think they're a great option for anyone starting out in their astronomy journey.

❌ You wear glasses:  The eye relief is only 0.46-inch/11.8mm, so they aren't great if you wear glasses. ❌ You need them for travel:  We found them a little bulky, so they might not be the best pair to travel with.

🔎  Nikon 10x50 Aculon A211 Binocular  Ideal for anyone just starting out in stargazing. They're a bit bulky for travel and they don't offer much eye relief, but they're bright and sharp enough for impressive entry-level astronomy. ★★★★

With these Nikon 10x50 Aculon A211 binoculars, you can easily recognize familiar nighttime sights like Jupiter and the crescent moon. They also unveil clear shadows on the moon's surface where light and darkness meet. The rubber armor coating on the outside ensures a strong and shock-resistant grip, making them comfortable to hold. Plus, the aspherical eyepiece lens effectively eliminates image distortion.

In our hands-on Nikon 10x50 Aculon A211 binoculars review , our verdict is that while we think they are bulky, if you plan on taking them traveling or backpacking, they are bright and sharp enough to use for entry-level astronomy. They are great value for money with good optical quality.

These binoculars offer a wide field of view of about 6.5 degrees, making them perfect for watching celestial events, such as the moon moving through or near a large star cluster like Pleiades in the Taurus constellation. When you look through these binoculars, you'll see sharp, clear stars throughout the entire view, with excellent contrast.

The Aculon A211 binoculars have a slight drawback in their limited eye relief, measuring just 0.5 inches (16.51mm). This may pose a bit of a challenge for those who wear glasses, but it's still manageable.

• Read our full Nikon 10x50 Aculon A211 binoculars review

Nikon PROSTAFF P3 8x42

✅ You want quality on a budget:  Nikon hasn't cut any corners here, and the optics are excellent for the low price point.

❌ You primarily use them for stargazing: While we did find they performed well for stargazing, they're not astro-specialists, so if that's your niche then we think there are better options.

🔎  Nikon PROSTAFF P3 8x42: Slender and lightweight, these are ideal for beginners and hobbyists who need a 'go-anywhere' binocular, or for those who want a lighter binocular around their neck. ★★★★

These are fantastic entry-level binoculars that punch well above their modest price tag. They are new to the market and hold their own against more expensive binos because, as we found during our Nikon Prostaff P3 8x42 binocular review , the optics are fantastic for the price. The eye relief is very long at 20.2mm and the eyecups are adjustable — this is excellent news for anyone who wears glasses and makes for a comfortable viewing experience for all.

Adjusting the focus on these binoculars is easy, and they offer just the right amount of resistance, even when you're wearing thick gloves. Although they don't include a tripod adaptor, their 8x magnification and lightweight design (only 572g) make them manageable without one. They're great for casual nature watching or travel, without stressing about exceeding your luggage weight limit. However, if you plan on long nights of extended stargazing, they might not be the most suitable choice.

These binoculars are designed to be lightweight and durable. Made from strong fiberglass-reinforced polycarbonate resin, they have a non-slip rubber coating for a comfortable grip during long use. The shockproof design makes them resistant to damage from any accidental drops or bumps, and they are also waterproof and fog-proof, which is impressive for their affordable price.

• Read our Nikon Prostaff P3 8x42 binocular review

Nikon Action EX 12x50 Binocular

✅ You want a long-term pair:  If you're looking for a reliable pair of binoculars with high magnification that will last you for years to come, these are a great choice.

❌ You want something lightweight:  They're quite heavy and require a tripod in order to hold them steady, so they're not ideal for prolonged handheld use.

🔎  Nikon Action EX 12x50 Binocular  A step-up from the mass market with a little extra magnification, excellent light-gathering and rugged construction that extends to waterproofing, comfy rubber grips and a large focus knob. ★★★★

The Nikon Action EX 12x50 binoculars are a fantastic option compared to the usual 10x50 binoculars as they provide a higher 12x magnification while maintaining the same 50mm aperture. The build is excellent, featuring comfortable rubber grips and a large focus knob, although the 13mm eye relief will be a little short for anyone who wears glasses.

When using higher magnification, like the 12x50s, you usually get less bright images because you're magnifying the same amount of collected light. However, the Action EX 12x50 tackles this problem with multi-coated lenses and high-refractive-index prisms, ensuring that the brightness decrease is hardly noticeable. In our Nikon Action EX 12x50 binoculars review , we found that you get great, high-contrast images. 

The Nikon Action EX 12x50, weighing in at 2.3 lbs (1.04kg), is too heavy for long bouts of stargazing, and the higher magnification will enhance any image wobble, so we advise using a tripod .

These binoculars give clear and sharp images in the center, especially when looking at stars. However, you might see some distortion near the edges of the 5.5-degree field of view. Overall, they offer a great viewing experience.

Seeing Saturn's rings individually wasn't possible with this pair of binoculars, but observers can still notice clear ansae – the extensions of the rings on either side of the planet, creating an oblate shape.

• Read our Nikon Action EX 12x50 binoculars review

Celestron Nature DX ED 12x50 Binocular

✅ You enjoy wildlife spotting:  We found these binoculars great for daytime use as well as nighttime stargazing, giving you the best of both worlds.

❌ You wear glasses:  There's only 0.-56-inch/14.3mm of eye-relief, so they're not ideal if you wear glasses.

🔎  Celestron Nature DX ED 12x50 Binocular  One of the best binoculars for stargazing, wildlife observations and more. Their key to flexibility is their use of high-end extra-low dispersion (ED) objective lenses, to create sharp, bright, and aberration-free images within a compact and portable design. ★★★★

These are some of the finest handheld binoculars for stargazing and wildlife observation. The Extra-low dispersion (ED) objective lenses produce aberration-free sharp images.

For our Celestron Nature DX ED 12x50 review binoculars, we took them to several events, partly because they are lightweight and compact and they can be carried easily in their padded case. We tested them at a motor race and were delighted with the bright and sharp views, even at dusk.

We were happy with how well these binoculars worked at night. The Pleiades star cluster looked sharp and clear across the entire view, with only a slight decrease in quality towards the edges, and we didn't see any noticeable color distortion either.

The only thing that didn't really impress us was the quality of the eyecups. They're just okay and don't provide much comfort, especially for people who wear glasses. But aside from that, the Nature DX ED 12x50 binoculars are made with great quality and have tough rubber armor that protects them from water and impacts.

They sit just below the $250 mark, which is on the more expensive side, but will keep stargazers and nature spotters entertained for years to come.

• Read our Celestron Nature DX ED 12x50 binoculars review

Which binoculars are best?

You may ask yourself which types of binoculars are best and while it's a tricky question to answer, binoculars come in two kinds: Porro-prism and Roof-prism. To look at, the Porro-prism designs have the most common look of any binocular. They feature a gradual and stepped-up appearance, forming part of the housing which includes two exit pupils, eyecups, central focuser, objective lenses and optical system. You’ll find that these designs are best for observing due to their affordability. 

Meanwhile, the Roof-prism binocular boasts a “H”-shaped appearance that lends well to a smaller, and lighter-weight design. These instruments have complicated optical designs, which means that observers need to spend a substantial amount of money to own a reliable binocular of this type. Unlike the Porro, a good Roof-prism binocular isn’t ideal for those on a budget, or casual observers.

What do binocular numbers mean?

Examine any binoculars and you’ll discover that one of several combinations of numbers separated by a 'x' will be visible — for example, 7x40, 10x50, 8x40 and so on. These numbers, which are often located close to the eyepieces, tell you the magnification and aperture of the optical system. For example a 10x50 binocular has a magnification, or 'power' of 10x with front lenses with a diameter of 50mm. It’s these numbers that reveal which objects you can observe by telling you how much you can magnify them by and how much light your binoculars can collect. 

The larger the aperture, the easier it will be to see fainter night sky targets such as galaxies and nebulae. As a rule of thumb, and under decent observing conditions, 7x35 binoculars will reveal a hundred thousand stars and 10x50s will show the finer details of the Moon, planets, Andromeda Galaxy (Messier 31) and the Orion Nebula. Larger, heavier binoculars such as 20x80s and 20x100s, will open up a wealth of objects such as the fainter spiral galaxies Messier 65 and NGC 3628 and a selection of globular clusters and star-forming regions.

Some models of binocular will have their field of view printed on the barrels or somewhere close to the magnification and aperture. Given in degrees, this number tells you how wide you can see when peering through the eyepieces. The larger the number, the wider the scene. Ten degrees will allow the Big Dipper’s bowl to fit comfortably in your field of view.

Which is best BaK-4, BK-7 or K9 binoculars?

As you shop around for your next piece of observing kit, you’ll come across the terms BaK-4, BK-7 and K9. These refer to the formulations of glass found in the prisms of spotting scopes, binoculars and monoculars. 

BK-7 and K9 glass can be found in cheaper products, and refer to borosilicate formulations. While used across a wide range of brands, this glass is said to lead to problematic exit pupils — in particular the field of view isn’t perfectly round, which can leave the observer with poor clarity around the edges of their chosen target. We must stress that this isn’t true for all pieces of kit, so we advise giving your chosen binoculars a test before parting with your cash.

While a touch more expensive than BK-7 and K9 prisms, the BaK-4 — or barium crown glass — is preferable for binoculars. With this type of prism you’ll achieve a higher quality of image, particularly when combined with a well-made optical system.

Multi-coated vs fully-coated binoculars

Without coatings on the optics of binoculars, images would be blurry and lack contrast since light transmission would be poor, glare would become prevalent and light would be lost through internal reflections. A poor, disappointing view would be had by the observer. 

It’s easy to find out if your binocular lenses feature a coating: you’ll see an even dark appearance when you peer through the barrels, while the glass will feature a bluish or greenish tint thanks to a layer of magnesium fluoride. If you see a brownish tint, then your optics are coated with calcium fluoride. Both offer the same outcome — they halt the reflection of some wavelengths, allowing more light to enter your eyes through the exit pupils.

Binoculars largely come in two varieties when it comes to coatings: they’re either fully coated or multi-coated. In both versions, all lenses, glass surfaces and prisms feature at least one layer of magnesium fluoride or calcium fluoride. Binoculars with multi-coated optics are the most superior kind you’ll be able to find on the market, with at least one of the surfaces featuring several layers of anti-reflective compounds.

Which binoculars are best for astronomy?

Comparing binoculars, you’ll discover that those used for traveling and sightseeing will have smaller apertures, are lighter and less expensive than those used for astronomy. This is because for a decent observing experience in the dark, the best binoculars for stargazing must have an optical system that is able to collect as much light as possible to pick out those faint targets. In other words the larger the aperture, the better. We advise purchasing at least 10x50 binoculars for comfortable views of a selection of targets; they’re light enough to hold for long periods of time, while offering good views of a selection of night-sky targets. The larger the binocular, the more you’ll be able to see, but be warned: They’ll also be heavier and will require a tripod for steady sights of the heavens. 

It isn’t just the aperture that you need to be mindful of. The quality of the optical system is an essential feature to consider for high-definition, excellent contrast and crystal-clear views. You’ll discover two major kinds of binoculars at reputable stockists: the porro-prism and roof-prism. Choose the Porro-prism design for a reliable and affordable piece of kit, making sure that the lenses feature a coating and the glass is of decent quality (we can vouch for multi-coated optics and BaK-4 prisms). If you wear spectacles, we advise choosing binoculars that offer eye relief of at least 14 to 15mm. 

Whichever model you decide to go for there are plenty on the market to suit a variety of budgets, observing interests and level of skywatcher.

How we test the best binoculars

To guarantee you're getting honest, up-to-date recommendations on the best binoculars to buy here at Space.com we make sure to put every binocular through a rigorous review to fully test each instrument. Each binocular is reviewed based on many aspects, from its construction and design, to how well it functions as an optical instrument and its performance in the field.

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Either our expert staff or knowledgeable freelance contributors test each pair of binoculars carefully, to ensure a personal, fair and hands-on review of each model and judge it based on price, destined use and class. 

For example, comparing a pair of 25x100 mammoth binoculars to a compact pair of 8x25s wouldn’t be appropriate though each binocular might be the best pick in their own class.

We look at how easy they are to operate, whether eye relief can be adjusted for spectacles wearers, if a binocular comes with appropriate accessories or carry bags and suggest if a particular set of binos would benefit from any additional kit to give you the best viewing experience possible.

With complete editorial independence Space.com are here to ensure you get the best buying advice on binoculars, whether you should purchase an instrument or not, making our buying guides and reviews reliable and transparent.

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Jase Parnell-Brookes is the Managing Editor for e-commerce for Space and Live Science . Previously the Channel Editor for Cameras and Skywatching at Space, Jase has been an editor and contributing expert across a wide range of publications since 2010. Based in the UK, they are also an award-winning photographer and educator winning the Gold Prize award in the Nikon Photo Contest 2018/19 and named Digital Photographer of the Year in 2014. After completing their Masters degree in 2011 and qualifying as a teacher in 2012, Jase has spent the last two decades studying and working in photography and publishing in multiple areas, and specializes in low light optics and camera systems.

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