The WTE Miami international tourism trade show was held at the Miami Beach Convention Center on October 27 and 28, 2026. The event gathered global exhibitors including tour operators, airlines, hotels, resorts, and destination marketing organizations. Simon Press, Managing Director of WTE Miami, said the event was designed to increase content and value for the tourism industry.
Hispanic Presence and Aragon Region Spotlight
Exhibitors from Spain, Mexico, Colombia, Honduras, Ecuador, Panama, the Dominican Republic, Peru, Chile, and Guatemala formed a strong Hispanic presence. The Aragon region of Spain was prominently featured, promoting heritage, nature, gastronomy, and spirituality. José Luis Galar, Managing Director of Tourism of Aragon,
highlighted Zaragoza, Huesca, and Teruel provinces inviting visitors to enjoy authentic experiences and discover diverse landscapes and people.
Global Representation from Airlines and Countries
Other represented countries included the United States, Canada, Romania, Brazil, Egypt, South Africa, Vietnam, Poland, Iceland, Greece, Jordan, Morocco, Italy, Japan, Bhutan, Mongolia, Israel, Kenya, and India. Airlines represented included Iberia, LOT Polish Airlines, Delta Air Lines, LATAM Airlines, Royal Jordanian, SKY Airline, and French bee. Travel agents and companies provided a wide range of travel-related services.
Conference Sessions Examine Traveler Trends
Conference sessions included “Portrait of American Travelers” by Rose Mary Cortés from MMGY Global. Cortés discussed AI’s role in travel planning and how travelers seek
diverse experiences, exploring multiple destinations and activities on single trips. These trends offer destinations opportunities to showcase varied experiences and inspire travelers to maximize their vacations.
Miami International Airport Passenger Growth and Route Expansion
Miami International Airport (MIA) surpassed 56 million passengers and is planning expansions of its route network to Japan and other countries. Ralph Cutié, Director of Miami International Airport, said WTE Miami connects the global tourism community, providing a platform for education, inspiration, networking, and promotion of destinations and services.
Simon Press stated, “WTE has proven the need for an event in this format, delivering a neutral platform. The objective was to increase the content
and value for the industry this year, and WTE has achieved this through the number of exhibitors and conference sessions.” José Luis Galar added, “We want to show that Aragon is much more than a destination waiting to be discovered. It is a region that invites visitors to enjoy authentic experiences, connect with its history, savor its culinary traditions and discover the diversity of its landscapes and people.” Ralph Cutié remarked, “WTE Miami connects the global tourism community, providing a platform to educate, inspire, network with key industry players, and promote destinations and services.”
