Since its inception, IATO has been working closely with industry stakeholders and expanding the learning horizons of the members. It had been developing appropriate strategies to implement programmes of Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India, related to global marketing promotions and product development, actively coordinated with various other Government Ministries and trade bodies. The association has been holding its annual convention since 1983 in various cities in India to showcase new and emerging destinations to its members. IATO convention is an industry event dedicated to bringing together hundreds of senior level business travel experts from all over India to learn and share and network over business sessions related to the latest trends and developments in the travel & tourism sector. IATO convention collectively seeks solutions that can help boost members’ interest.

To ensure quality talent pool in the tour operator’s offices, regular training programmes are being organised. IATO Newsletter is the best link with members and its website www.iato.in is store house of information to keep members updated. IATO’s good efforts will continue…
 

38th IATO Annual Convention - Chhattrapati (Sambhajinagar),  29th Sept - 2nd October 2023.

37th IATO Annual Convention - Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) 16th - 19th December 2022.

36th IATO Annual Convention – Gandhinagar (Gujarat), 16th – 19th December, 2021

IATO 35th Annual Convention 12-15 September 2019, Kolkata

IATO 34th Annual Convention - Vishakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), 6th to 9th September 2018

IATO 33rd Annual Convention - Bhubaneswar (Odisha), 07th to 10th September 2017

IATO 32nd Annual Convention in Chennai, 18th – 21st September 2016

IATO 31st Convention - Indore, The Grad Bhagwati Palace, 20th - 23rd August, 2015

IATO 30th Convention, Delhi, Kempinski Ambience, 4th - 7th September, 2014

IATO 29th Convention- Kochi, Le Meridien Kochi, 8th - 11th September 2013

IATO 28th Convention - Mumbai, August 30 – September 2, 2012

IATO 27th Convention - Gandhi Nagar, 22–25 September, Mahatama Mandir Convention Centre

IATO 26th Convention - Udaipur, 2 – 5 September 2010

IATO 25th Convention - Bengaluru, 3 – 6 September 2009, The Lalit Ashok

IATO 24th Convention - Bhubaneshwar, 7 – 10 August 2008, Hotel Swosti Plaza

IATO 23rd Convention - New Delhi, 1 – 3 September 2007, The Ashok Hotel

IATO 22nd Convention - Jaipur, 7 – 10 September 2006, Birla Auditorium

IATO 21st Convention - Kochi, 26 – 29 August 2005, Le Meridien Convention Centre

IATO 20th Convention - Agra, 5 – 8 August 2004, Jaypee Convention Centre

IATO 19th Convention - Hyderabad, 27 – 30 April 2003, Ramoji Film City

IATO 18th Convention - Kolkata, 29 August – 1 September 2002, Hotel Taj Bengal

IATO 17th Convention - Jodhpur, 23 - 26 August 2001, Hotel Taj Hari Mahal

IATO 16th Convention - New Delhi, 25 - 27 August 2000, The Ashok Hotel

IATO 15th Convention - Jaipur, 4 - 7 December 1999, Hotel Rajputana Sheraton

IATO 14th Convention - New Delhi, 20 - 22 August 1998, The Ashok Hotel

IATO 13th Convention - Hyderabad, 9 - 11 December 1997

IATO 12th Convention - Lucknow , 8 - 11 August 1996

IATO 11th Convention - New Delhi, 9 - 12 April 1995, The Ashok Hotel

IATO 10th Convention - Khajuraho,  17 - 19 December 1993, Taj Chandela Hotel

IATO 9th Convention - Mumbai,  2 - 5 January 1993, Leela Kempinski

IATO 8th Convention - Agra, 6 - 8 December 1991, Mughal Sheraton

IATO 7th Convention - Jaipur, 11-13 May 1990, Jai Mahal Palace

IATO 6th Convention - Delhi, 16 - 19 May 1989, Kanishka Hotel

IATO 5th Convention - Lahore, 3 - 5 June 1988

IATO  3rd Convention-New Delhi, 14-18 September 1986, The Ashok Hotel

IATO - 2nd Convention-New Delhi, 31 March-03 April 1985, The Ashok Hotel

IATO 1st Convention - New Delhi, 18-19 November 1983, The Ashok Hotel