The Travel and Tourism Research Association (TTRA) will hold an online webinar on October 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time, offering guidance on preparing submissions for the 57th TTRA Annual International Conference in Seattle in 2027.

The “Seattle 2027 Call for Presentations & Papers Webinar” will explain what reviewers look for, how to develop a strong proposal and which session formats are available. Participants will learn how to turn research findings, industry insights, case studies and practical experience into conference submissions.

The session is intended for academics, tourism industry professionals and representatives of destination organisations interested in contributing to the conference programme.

Presenters include Anna Blount, Vice President of Research and Marketing at Datafy; Steve Cohen, Director of Research and Insights at Travel Portland; Lynne Coxwell, Director of Research at the Louisiana Office of Tourism; John Picou, Director of Business Intelligence and Technology at Visit Anaheim; and Matthew Stone, Professor at California State University, Chico.

Further information is available on the official event webpage, with registration through TTRA’s online registration portal.