Travel advisors continue to play a critical role in the U.S. travel industry, influencing millions of travel decisions every year across leisure, corporate, luxury, and specialty travel segments.
The IATAN Forum 2026 brings together travel suppliers, travel advisors, and industry experts for a day of networking, discussion, and knowledge sharing focused on the evolving travel and tourism landscape.
Taking place on 26 October 2026 at the IATA Miami Office, ahead of the World Travel Expo (WTE), the forum provides a unique opportunity for suppliers to better understand the travel advisor community, explore emerging industry trends, and exchange ideas with peers from across the travel ecosystem.
Throughout the day, attendees will gain insights into the forces shaping travel distribution, learn how accreditation and digital identity can help build trust and reduce risk, and discuss the opportunities and challenges facing the industry. The forum will also provide a platform for open dialogue between suppliers and travel advisors, helping foster stronger relationships and collaboration across the travel value chain.
What to expect
- Market intelligence: Gain insights into current trends, emerging opportunities, and the future outlook of the U.S. travel and tourism industry.
- Industry best practices: Learn how accreditation, digital identity, and risk management practices can help protect businesses, build trust, and support sustainable growth.
- Collaboration opportunities: Connect with travel advisors, suppliers, and industry stakeholders to exchange ideas, share experiences, and explore new partnerships.
- Industry discussion: Participate in conversations on the topics shaping the future of travel distribution, retailing, customer engagement, and technology adoption.
Join us in Miami and be part of the conversations helping strengthen connections across the travel industry.
Register
Registration is free of charge.
Miami
Miami is one of North America’s most vibrant and diverse cities, known for its unique blend of Latin American and Caribbean influences alongside its distinctly American energy. As a major gateway between North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean, the city offers a dynamic mix of culture, cuisine, history, and innovation.
October is a great time to experience Miami, with warm tropical weather and a relaxed atmosphere across the city. From the iconic architecture and beaches of Miami Beach to its thriving arts scene and world-class restaurants, Miami offers plenty to discover beyond the forum itself. Miami is well connected, with easy access to major international airports, a wide range of hotels, and several transportation options.
Visa requirements
The IATA TravelCentre provides passport, visa, health advice, and much more. Visit the IATA Travel Centre-Passport, Visa & Health Requirements