The convention will take place from October 9-11, 2017 at the Teatro Micalense, which is located in the heart of the old town of Ponta Delgada in Sao Miguel, the largest of the nine Azores islands.

It will be hosted by the Portuguese Association of Travel and Tourism Agencies and the Regional Government of the Azores.
 
The announcement was made today at the conclusion of this year’s convention, which took place on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi.
 
Abta said “the historic Teatro Micalense” would host next year’s hosts business sessions, with guests staying in the new Hotel Azor, which opened earlier this year.
 
Azores Airlines will offer delegates specially scheduled flights from Gatwick.

Noel Josephides, Abta chairman, said: "The Azores islands are a truly stunning location, one of the world’s last unspoilt wildernesses, with beautiful countryside offset dramatically by the Atlantic Ocean. Ponta Delgada, our host city, is a charming location with some wonderful old world buildings with restaurants offering the best in Portuguese cuisine and I know delegates will be very warmly welcomed by the local people."