There is just one week left to register for the 2026 APTA Global Forum in Livingstone, Zambia.
All registrations will close on September 10, and no registrations can be accommodated after that date. Supplier registration has been sold out for some time, and only two buyer spaces remain.
Taking place September 25–27 at Avani Victoria Falls Resort, the Forum will bring together leading travel advisors, tour operators, safari companies, lodges, tourism organizations and industry experts from across North America and Africa.
This year’s program combines meaningful business opportunities with firsthand destination experiences. Attendees can look forward to a Day of Adventure throughout the Victoria Falls region, structured one-to-one meetings through APTA Connect, educational sessions, networking events and an unforgettable closing evening aboard Bushtracks’ Royal Livingstone Express.
Timely Conversations Shaping African Travel
The speaker program will explore purpose-driven travel, conservation, seasonality and the destinations advisors should be watching:
- Suzanne Bayly, Classic Portfolio: Choosing travel partners that create positive impact
- Wesley Hartmann, Wildlife Ambassador: Zambia’s remarkable rewilding story
- Mark Gillies, Asilia Africa: Peak seasons, crowds, costs and green-season travel
- Tapiwa Mayuni, Crafted Africa: Malawi’s conservation comeback
- Catherine Brink, Tusks & Trails: Practical strategies for selling Zambia
Additional sessions will include Bushtracks on responsible cultural tourism and Adrian Coley of Flatdogs Camp on Fair Trade certification and measuring community impact.
Experience More of Africa
Delegates can extend their journey through a collection of pre- and post-Forum opportunities across Zambia and the wider region. Special rates and itineraries are available from leading safari camps and lodges, with options in South Luangwa, Kafue, Lower Zambezi, Chobe, Victoria Falls, Namibia and beyond.
Exclusive airfare discounts are also available through Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Airlink.
Final Registration Deadline: September 10
Following the record-setting 2025 Forum in Arusha, demand for this year’s gathering in Livingstone has been exceptionally strong.
Supplier registration is completely sold out, and only two buyer spaces remain. Registration closes September 10 with no extensions or late registrations available.
If you are a qualified buyer considering attending, this is your final opportunity to secure a place.
Register now for one of the final two buyer spaces at the 2026 APTA Global Forum.
