Travel Classics International 2026
32 years of connecting the best writers with the best editors in the land
Ticino, Switzerland (the Italian-speaking canton)
Hotel Splendide Royal Lugano
April 13-16, 2026
Registration open now
Terms and Conditions
Conference Fees:
Non-refundable Application Fee: $25 USD
Early Bird Conference Fee (until December 15, 2025): $800 USD
After December 15, 2025: $925 USD
Note: Total conference fee is due in full at the time of acceptance
Registration is not confirmed without your conference fee
Waitlisted attendees, provided they register before December 15, 2025, receive the early bird rate if and when accepted.
*All conference attendees are required to stay at Hotel Splendide Royal Lugano
Hotel fee is in addition to conference fee.
Accommodations (In addition to conference fee):
Hotel Splendide Royal Lugano
300 Swiss Francs per night (approx. USD $376) for Single; 370 Swiss Francs for Double occupancy (Approx. $463 USD). Taxes, resort fees, gratuities, Wi-Fi and daily breakfast are included with each guest room.
Refunds:
Full refund up until December 15, 2025
50% refund Between December 15, 2025 and January 15, 2026
After January 15, no refunds given unless TC can fill the spot
Once the printed program is printed, no refunds given
Note: Complete payment is expected at the time of acceptance. If for any reason an applicant decides not to attend the conference, the conference fee will be refunded in full up until December 15, 2025. After December 15, 2025, refunds are at 50% until January 15, 2026. After January 15, 2026, no refunds given unless Travel Classics is able to fill the conference spot. There will be no refunds given for any reason once the conference program is set. Qualified wait-listed Ticino attendees will receive priority for the 2026 Santa Fe conference, November 5-8, 2026.
Program Participation:
It is the responsibility of the participant to be on time for scheduled tours, events and programs. No refunds or substitutes will be given for missing any scheduled meals.
Liability:
Travel Classics is happy to negotiate special meal, accommodation, and transportation rates for conference attendees, speakers, and guests. Travel Classics is also pleased to work with tourism sponsors on behalf of attendees in requesting complimentary pre- or post-conference trips for writers wishing to extend their stay. Travel Classics is not responsible for the acts or omissions of tourism hosts, change of flight times, delays, losses, injuries, inconveniences, cessation of operations, bankruptcies, acts of God and other events beyond our control. Travel Classics does not own, manage, control or operate any transportation vehicle, hotel, restaurant, or other supplier of services. Independent third parties provide transportation, accommodations, sightseeing, meetings and other services. All arrangements with such independent contractors are made solely for the convenience of Travel Classics conference participants. and are undertaken at the risk of the Travel Classics participant.
All Travel Classics participants release Travel Classics and its operators from any claims for loss or damage to baggage or property, or for personal injuries or death, or for any loss from delay arising out of the acts, omissions or negligence of any independent contractors, including, but not limited to, air carriers, hotels, excursion providers, restaurateurs, transportation providers or medical providers. Each Travel Classics participant agrees to indemnify Travel Classics and the operators for all penalties, charges, losses or expenses incurred by virtue of any act, omission, violation, or law by the participant.
Participant will also indemnify Travel Classics for any reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses that Travel Classics may incur by reason thereof. Travel Classics does not assume and expressly disclaims responsibility for any claim, action, cause of action, injuries, losses or damages arising from the actions of third-party contractors supplying services. Travel Classics is not responsible for any theft, loss, pilferage and/or damage to any participant's personal property. Suppliers such as hotels and airlines print and/or post the limit of their respective liability to passengers/guests.