International Multicultural & Heritage Tourism Network (IMHTN)
Join the International Multicultural & Heritage Tourism Network—IMHTN—for the 13th Annual International Multicultural & Heritage Tourism & Travel Summit & Trade Show, taking place July 24–25, 2026, at Hyatt Regency Miami.
This international tourism and hospitality conference brings together destination leaders, tourism boards, convention and visitors bureaus, hotel executives, investors, developers, government officials, travel advisors, meeting planners, tour operators, media professionals, cultural organizations, chambers of commerce, diverse suppliers, students, and strategic partners from across the United States, the Caribbean, and the African diaspora.
The 2026 Summit will explore the business, cultural, and economic impact of multicultural and heritage tourism through high-level education, destination marketing insights, investment discussions, industry research, supplier opportunities, and relationship-building.
Featured programming will address:
Multicultural and heritage tourism market growth and research
Caribbean hospitality investment and hotel development
Public-private partnerships and government collaboration
Destination marketing and tourism economic impact
MICE and SMERF travel, meetings, conventions, and group business
Luxury travel, private aviation, cruises, and emerging multicultural markets
Bahamas diaspora investment, entrepreneurship, and generational wealth
Media exposure and brand visibility for tourism organizations and suppliers
Artificial intelligence in travel, tourism, meetings, and heritage experiences
Minority business development and tourism-ready supplier networks
Student hospitality education and career pathways
Multicultural Tourism APEX Awards recognizing leadership, inclusion, and industry impact
Attendees will also have opportunities to connect with hospitality brands, tourism organizations, destination representatives, travel media, investors, suppliers, and industry decision-makers through networking sessions, corporate suites, the Trade Show, and special events.
The Summit’s Trade Show will serve as a marketplace for destinations, hotel brands, airlines, tourism organizations, attractions, travel companies, media partners, and diverse suppliers to build relationships, increase visibility, and pursue new business opportunities.
Whether you represent a destination, hotel company, tourism board, cultural institution, travel business, government agency, chamber of commerce, community organization, or supplier, this Summit offers the insight, exposure, partnerships, and access needed to grow in the multicultural travel and heritage tourism marketplace.
The 13th Annual Summit is more than a conference. It is where culture meets commerce, destination strategy meets community impact, and tourism relationships become lasting business opportunities.
Seats, exhibitor opportunities, sponsorships, and partnership opportunities are limited. Register today and be in the room where the future of multicultural and heritage tourism is being shaped.