WTE Miami has opened visitor registration for its 2026 edition, setting the stage for one of the largest and most internationally diverse travel trade events in the Americas. Scheduled to take place on October 27 and 28 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, the event is expected to double in scale following its acquisition by Fairfest Media earlier this year.

The event will bring together more than 500 exhibitors, 7,000 buyers, 500 hosted and VIP buyers, and senior travel industry leaders from over 70 countries. More than 20 National Tourism Organizations and Convention Bureaus are expected to participate, making WTE Miami a key platform for global tourism collaboration.

A major highlight of this year's edition is the Travel Advisor of the Future Conference, which will feature over 100 speakers across more than 20 sessions. The conference will explore the future of travel distribution, artificial intelligence, consumer behaviour, social media, creator-led destination discovery, and emerging technologies shaping the global travel industry.

Simon Press, Managing Director International, Fairfest Inc., said, "The travel industry is entering one of the most significant periods of transformation in its history. Artificial intelligence is changing how travelers discover and book destinations. Consumer expectations continue to evolve, new distribution channels are emerging and competition for the American traveler has never been greater. The U.S. outbound and domestic travel market continues to thrive. WTE Miami has been created to give the North American travel industry the practical knowledge and global business connections needed to succeed in this rapidly changing environment."

The conference programme is being developed in collaboration with leading industry organisations, including Host Agency Reviews (HAR), the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA), and the African Travel Association (ATA). The sessions are designed to provide practical strategies, destination insights, and business opportunities for travel professionals.

Beyond the conference, WTE Miami will serve as a global marketplace for business networking and commercial growth. The event will facilitate more than 10,000 scheduled and on-the-spot business meetings between exhibitors and qualified buyers, creating opportunities for new partnerships across destinations, airlines, hotels, travel advisors, tour operators, and travel technology providers.

The event is being organised in partnership with Miami International Airport (MIA) and the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB), reinforcing Miami's position as one of the world's leading international travel gateways.

Several global travel associations, including Skål, ASTA, ATTA, and ATA, are supporting the event, reflecting a shared commitment to strengthening international tourism and expanding business opportunities across North America.

Confirmed participants include the Jamaica Tourist Board, South African Tourism, China National Tourist Office, Cayman Islands Department of Tourism, Maldives Mission to the United Nations, Belize Tourism Board, Honduras Tourism, Royal Jordanian, Iberia, SKY Airline, Frenchbee, Marriott International, Hyatt Hotels, Juniper Travel Technology, TBO.com, along with many more exhibitors and partners expected to be announced in the coming months.

With representation from destinations, hospitality companies, airlines, and technology providers worldwide, WTE Miami 2026 aims to strengthen global travel partnerships while connecting the industry with one of the world's most valuable outbound travel markets.