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Adventure Travel World Summit 2026: Hosted Media Delegates

Thank you for your interest in applying to be considered to attend the Adventure Travel World Summit 2026 as an Official Media Delegate! The Adventure Travel World Summit (ATWS) is the preeminent opportunity for adventure travel industry professionals to gather from around the world for networking, education, and inspiration.

Applications close 11:59 PM (GMT), 21 December 2025. Final selections will be announced by the end of January 2026.

Who Should Apply

The ATTA and our Canadian hosts are seeking 20 Official Media Delegates spots at the Summit who actively publish stories and digital content on ecotourism, adventure travel, and sustainability, and have an interest in producing content and stories about the Québec region.

Applications will be considered and reviewed with the destination partner, with the goal to host a diverse group of media who specialize in adventure and sustainable travel stories, including:

• Freelance Journalists with a proven record of publishing in major lifestyle outlets or verticals focused on travel, outdoor adventure, culture, and sustainability, reaching national and global audiences (print and digital).
• Magazine, Newspaper, or Digital Editors from mainstream lifestyle outlets and vertical publications focusing on travel, outdoor adventure, culture, or sustainability with broad readership.
• Travel Content Creators (Influencers/Bloggers) who regularly produce editorial content on adventure travel, culture, or environmental topics, with a large, engaged audience (Please note we typically receive the most applications in this category. If applying as a partner/couple team please refer to the FAQs.)
• Broadcast Journalists & Producers whose stories in television, radio, or podcast formats cover adventure travel or sustainability topics.

Publishers, advertising sales representatives, personal or hobby bloggers, PR agency representatives, marketing agencies/content developers, and film/video producers are not eligible to apply as an Official Media Delegate. Anyone with an interest in the global adventure travel industry may register to attend as a regular event delegate.

HOSTED Official Media delegates receive:

• Complimentary event registration (including Day of Adventure in Québec City: 14 September 2026)
• Official Media accreditation and role at the Summit
• Accommodations during the event
• Round-trip economy airfare to and from Québec City, Canada
• Ground transportation and hosted meals outlined within the official event and Pre-Adventure agenda within Québec*
• A complimentary 5-6 day Pre-Summit Adventure (PSA) in Québec
• Full access to the ATWS conference sessions and networking events: 15-17 September 2026
• Mandatory participation in MediaConnect, Marketplace and the Media Peer to Peer Session

Schedule

Selected media will embark on an immersive journey across Québec, with the full trip lasting around 10-12 days, depending on Pre-Summit Adventure selections. Media will make their Pre-Adventure tour choices after being formally accepted as an Official Media Delegate.

• Pre-Summit Adventure Start Date: Monday, 7 September 2026 (arrival in Canada)
• Pre-Summit Adventure Tour Dates: Tuesday, 8 September to Sunday, 13 September 2026
• Day of Adventure in Québec City: Monday, 14 September 2026
• ATWS Conference Dates: Tuesday, 15 September to Thursday, 17 September 2026
• Return Departure Date: Friday, 18 September 2026

Role and expectations at the Summit if your application is selected:

All Official Media Delegates are considered “working media” and are expected to be actively looking for ways to cover, or create content about, the host destination, the adventure travel industry, and attending delegate’s destinations and products. 

ALL selected Official Media delegates are expected to:

• Attend Marketplace and all media-specific sessions
• Participate in a multi-day Pre-Adventure in Québec
• Join the FULL event (14-17 September: Day of Adventure + all conference days, no early departures).
• Publish stories and content from your experience
• Be active on the HUB and social media during the event and related adventures
• Respond to ATTA surveys post-event
• Follow local safety and health protocols, media code of conduct, and obtain valid travel insurance for the duration of the trip

About the selection process:

Applications will be reviewed with our Canadian destination partners after the application close date. Selection will prioritize: 

• Representation from the specific countries listed above (limited number of delegates per country)
• A diverse mix of media types, topics, audiences, and outlets (with more weight on traditional media vs. influencers)
• Balance of first-time media vs. returning media ATTA event participants

Due to limited spots, not all qualified applicants can be selected. Applicants will be notified of their status via email. Coordination of travel to follow upon completion of Official Media Delegate registration process.

Applications close on 21 December 2025. Selections will be announced by the end of January 2026.

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