Indigenous Tourism to Gather in Edmonton for 2026 International Conference – TravelPulse Canada
February 3, 2026
The Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) will host the 2026 International Indigenous Tourism Conference (IITC) at the Edmonton Convention Centre from February 17–19, 2026.
According to a press release, more than 1,000 Indigenous tourism operators, government leaders and industry partners are expected to attend, with international delegates coming from the U.S., Caribbean, Latin America, Sweden, Australia and New Zealand.
The opening will include Chiefs, dignitaries, sponsors and members of the conference steering committee, led by Elders Eddy Makokis and Lorraine Makokis, alongside powwow singers and dancers.
