The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) has released its complete event calendar for 2026, featuring eight conferences and forums designed to serve travel advisors at various career stages and specializations.
The schedule begins Jan. 22 with the inaugural ASTA Globes at Chicago's Palmer House, a gala recognizing advisors, agencies and suppliers. The event series then moves internationally in March with the River Cruise Expo in Amsterdam, Netherlands, running March 11-15. The expo will feature ship tours and education sessions focused on the river cruise sector.
ASTA's Legislative Day returns to Washington, D.C., April 20-21, providing advisors an opportunity to engage with policymakers on Capitol Hill regarding industry-related legislation.
The Travel Advisor Conference, scheduled for May 27-29 in San Diego, California, serves as the organization's primary annual gathering. The event will bring together advisors and suppliers for educational programming and networking.
In August, the Caribbean Showcase takes place in St. Kitts from Aug. 22-26, offering destination-focused programming in a resort environment. The invitation-only Travel Masters forum follows Sept. 15-18 at Adare Manor in Ireland, targeting senior advisors and their business partners.
The 2026 calendar concludes with a combined event in Denver, Colorado, Oct. 14-16. The Corporate Executive Forum and Premium Business Summit will run concurrently, with the former addressing corporate travel and agency leadership topics, while the latter focuses on ASTA Premium members.
"ASTA's events are where the travel advisor community grows stronger," said Zane Kerby, president and CEO of ASTA. "The 2026 lineup brings together the most dynamic destinations, the most valuable professional development and the most influential voices shaping our industry. It will be a remarkable year of progress for travel advisors everywhere."
Editor’s Note: This article was generated by AI, based on a press release distributed by The American Society of Travel Advisors. It has been fact-checked and reviewed by a TravelAge West editor.
