ATIA Annual Convention & Trade Show

2026 ATIA Annual Convention & Trade Show:
"Life in a Northern Town"

October 13 - 15, 2026
Fairbanks, Alaska

We can't wait to see you at the 2026 ATIA Annual Convention & Trade Show in Fairbanks from October 13 - 15. Join ATIA for Alaska’s largest annual gathering of tourism professionals. Network with tourism businesses – including tour operators, wholesalers, vendors, cruise lines, destination marketing organizations, and elected officials – while learning the latest travel industry best practices and business skills. 

ATIA’s convention remains our association’s most valued member benefit and is only available to current ATIA members. Not already a member? Find out how you can join today.

To Register:

Visit our Convention Registration Page and select your tickets. 

Prices

CONVENTION TICKET
Earlybird Registration (through July 15): $649
Regular Registration (July 16 – September 30): $749
Late Registration (starting October 1): $849

TRADE SHOW BOOTH & CONVENTION TICKET
Earlybird Registration (through July 15): $1,349
Regular Registration (July 16 – September 30): $1,449
Late Registration (starting October 1): $1,1549

MEETING SPACE: $500
RESERVED BANQUET TABLE: $250

GUEST TICKETS:
Banquet & Evening Events: $300
Banquet Only: $150

Convention Location & Schedule

The convention will be held at the Wedgewood Resort in Fairbanks. Visit our Convention Schedule page for the most up-to-date event schedule.

Flight, Hotel, & Rental Car Discounts

Visit our discounts page for Alaska Airlines flight discounts, special hotel rates, and rental car discounts in Fairbanks. 

Sponsorships & Trade Show Booths

Highlight your business with a Convention Sponsorship! Visit our Sponsorships page for more information.

Showcase your business at the Trade Show! Trade Show booths are a great way to extend your reach, network with fellow attendees, and make new connections. This year, booths will be co-located in the general session space with set open and close times, ensuring great traffic flow for the event. You can register for Trade Show with your convention registration in the Convention Registration Page. Questions? Contact Tay Clayton.

Annual Industry Awards

Each year, ATIA recognizes individuals and organizations who have gone above and beyond to serve Alaska’s visitors and the tourism industry. Awards are given for outstanding leadership, professional excellence, entrepreneurial creativity, and/or exceptional community support. The 2026 awards will be presented at the Industry Awards Banquet at the ATIA Annual Convention in Fairbanks. We are currently accepting industry award nominations through August 15. Submit your nomination form here. For a list of past award recipients, click here.

In Memoriam

Each year at the Annual Convention, we take a moment to recognize our friends and partners in the tourism industry who have passed away in the past year. If you have an In Memoriam that you would like to submit for recognition at the 2026 Convention, please click here. 

Convention Cancellation & Refund Policy

If you need to cancel your registration, you may do so for a full refund, less a $100 nonrefundable service charge, until October 1, 2026. Please send your cancellation in writing to [email protected]. Registrants who do not cancel in writing by the published date will be charged and will be liable for the full registration fee. All cancellation requests for registration after October 1, 2026 cannot be processed.

Convention Sustainability

In an effort to reduce our environmental impact, we have committed to the following sustainability practices for Convention:

• Reduce the use of plastic bottles
• Encourage use of reusable water bottles and coffee cups
• Promote recycling and increase the amount of recycling bins on-site
• Reduce printed materials such as signs, flyers, and programs
• Switch from name badges with plastic sleeves to compostable sleeves
• Switch to digital schedule rather than printed schedule
• Reduce packaging in food service
• Use locally sourced food as much as possible
• Use compostable plates and flatware when actual dishes are not available
• In lieu of speaker gifts, we will be making a donation to a local non-profit organization