ABTA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2026 | Gauteng, South Africa | 16 October 2026
R1,850.00 R3,950.00Price range: R1,850.00 through R3,950.00 excl VAT
ABOUT THIS EVENT
ABTA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2026
Check back in June 2026 for further details
JOIN US FOR ABTA’S ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Where Travel Buyers will enjoy relevant peer-lead content to help them make meaningful updates to their travel programmes.
And where TMC’S & Travel Suppliers will enjoy many opportunities to engage with current and potential clients, while ensuring they keep their offerings fresh and relevant.
DETAILS AT A GLANCE
Friday 16 October 2026
Emperor’s Palace – Peermont
Conference: 08.30 – 17.00
Networking: 17.30 – 19.30
CONFERENCE SPONSORS, PARTNERS & EXHIBITORS INCLUDE
WHAT DOES IT COST?
| ABTA Buyer Members: | R 1 850.00 Ex VAT ($105) |
| ABTA Enterprise Members: | R 2 550.00 Ex VAT ($145) |
| ABTA TMC/Supplier Members: | R 2 850.00 Ex VAT ($165) |
| Non-Member Buyers | R 3 150.00 Ex VAT ($180) |
| Non-Member TMC/Supplier: | R 3 950.00 Ex VAT ($225) |
| Sponsor Guests: | Contact nadine@abta.co.za for promo code |
| Complimentary Hosted Buyers: | Pop us an email to motivate why you would like one of the 10 complimentary hosted by seats |
Please note: Rates exclude travel and accommodation. Please see more details on Accommodation, Transfers and Visa’s closer to the time.
NOT YET AN ABTA MEMBER?
Corporate, Government & SME Travel Bookers, Buyers & Managers: Sign up HERE under ABTA’s Complimentary Hosted Buyer Member Programme
TMC’s, Travel Agents, Airlines, Hotels and related travel suppliers: View different Member Fee Options and Benefits HERE
CONFERENCE AGENDA & SPEAKERS
DRAFT CONFERENCE AGENDA
Check back in June 2026 for Agenda details
| 07.45 – 08.45 | Delegate Arrivals: Registration & Networking |
| 08.45 – 09.00 | Opening & Welcome Monique Swart, Founder – ABTA |
| 09.00 – 09.15 | Audience interaction |
| 09.15 – 10.15 | Education Session 1 |
| 10.15 – 11.00 | Education Session 2 |
| 11.00 – 11.15 | Tea Break |
| 11.15 – 12.00 | Speed Networking |
| 12.00 – 12.45 | Education Session 3 |
| 12.45 – 13.45 | Networking Lunch |
| 13.45 – 14.45 | Education Session 4 |
| 14.45 – 15.45 | Education Session 5 |
| 15.45 – 16.15 | Refreshment Break & Networking |
| 16.15 – 17.00 | Education Session 6 |
| 17.00 – 17.15 | Conference Closes |
| 17.30 – 19.00 | Networking Cocktail Function & Prize Draw |
ACCOMMODATION, TRANSFERS & VISA'S
Check back in June 2026 for more information.
VISA LETTERS:
Should you require a letter of invitation from ABTA in order to apply for a Visa to attend Conference, please send an email, with a scanned copy of your passport biometric page to monique@abta.co.za.
Please note:
Visa letters will only be provided for Conference delegates who have booked and paid for their Conference attendance, and who are current ABTA Members.
HOW TO BOOK YOUR SEAT
- At the top left of this page, select your currency
- At the top of this page, select your Registration Category in the yellow block. This will update the price above the ‘Next step’ block. Please ensure you select the correct category.
- Type the number of seats you want in this category next to ‘Next Step’.
- Click ‘Next step’ which will take you to your basket. If you want to book additional seats, repeat the process and each item will be added to your basket.
- Click ‘Proceed to Checkout’ on the right. If you have a Promo code, enter the code and then click ‘Apply promo code’ first.
- Complete the Billing/Checkout details and Attendee details. If booking multiple seats, each Attendee’s details must be completed.
- Select your preferred payment option. For credit cards, you will be re-directed to the Payfast gateway. For Bank Transer / EFT, you will have the option to print an automatically generated invoice from the site.
- Click ‘Place order’ on the right
- An automated email confirming your booking and providing an invoice will be emailed to you (please check spam)
Should you have any trouble during this process, feel free to email carol-ann@abta.co.za
Event Details
Date: 16 October 2026
Start time: 08:30 SAST
End time: 19:30 SAST
Venue: To Be Advised
Directions: Emperor's Palace - Peermont