The World Trails Network is choosing a host for its 2030 flagship conference. European Trails is coordinating the European bid and we’re looking for a partner destination to co-host with us.
Join us at the conference!
What is the World Trails Conference?
WTN’s flagship event brings together passionate experts, dedicated destination managers, and enthusiastic tourism practitioners every two years for inspiring keynotes, engaging workshops, and exhilarating trail outings.
Why host
Why host WTC 2030
Global visibility. Delegates from 30+ countries, plus exposure across WTN’s full international network.
Direct economic impact. Hotel, venue, catering, and transport bookings, plus cash and in-kind sponsorship that comes with hosting an international conference.
A stronger position in sustainable tourism funding. EU programs like Horizon Europe and Interreg are actively funding trail tourism. Hosting WTC puts your destination in front of the people making those funding decisions.
Direct access to global best practice. Your trail managers and tourism operators get sustained, direct contact with international peers, not just a one-off event.
Where WTC has been
2024 in Ottawa, Canada
2022 in Skiathos, Greece
2018 in Santiago de Compostela, Spain
2010–2015 Jeju, 2016 Tottori
Looking ahead:
2026, Perth/Boorloo, Western Australia
2030, Host destination to be decided
How to apply
How to apply
Getting to WTC 2030 is a two-stage process.
Stage 1: Apply to co-host. Submit your application to European Trails through 31 October 2026.
Stage 2: Joint bid to WTN. European Trails and the selected partner region submit a joint bid to the World Trails Network in early-mid 2027.