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Travel trade shows & industry events 2026–2027

Conferences, B2B trade shows, marketplaces, MICE and institutional summits for the travel, tourism and hospitality industry — with official dates, venue, access type and a short note on why each one matters for DMOs, hotels and travel-tech teams. Dates come from organiser announcements only; nothing is estimated.

108 upcoming events · 27 countries

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SEPTEMBER 2026 · 4

Sep 16–18, 2026

IHIF Asia

Hong Kong, Hong Kong· Regent Hong Kong· by Questex

Conference / summitB2BPaid 550+ delegates+2 the same week

IHIF Asia is a B2B conference where senior hospitality investors, owners, developers, and operators meet to source deals and deploy capital across the Asia Pacific region. The 2026 edition will explore resilient growth strategies amid geopolitical shifts, capital flows, asset management, and emerging hospitality sectors including serviced apartments and branded residences. The event attracts participants collectively overseeing hundreds of billions in assets, making it a focal point for deal-making and market insights in a region experiencing accelerating hospitality investment.

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Sep 22–24, 2026

IT&CM Asia

Bangkok, Thailand· by TTG Asia Media

MICEB2BFree+2 the same week

IT&CM Asia brings together MICE planners, corporate travel buyers, and suppliers across the Asia-Pacific region for three days of structured business meetings and networking. The 2026 edition introduces three distinct buyer segments—MICE, associations, and corporates—each with dedicated programming, alongside expanded pre-scheduled appointments and new engagement platforms. For DMOs, hotels, and travel-tech providers, the event represents direct access to procurement professionals and decision-makers seeking regional destinations and service providers, with attendees reporting high-quality business discussions and new partnership opportunities.

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Sep 23–24, 2026

NoVacancy Hotel + Accommodation Industry Expo

Sydney, Australia· ICC Sydney· by NoVacancy

B2B trade showB2BFree 6,000+ attendees+3 the same week

NoVacancy Hotel + Accommodation Industry Expo convenes hotel operators, owners, architects, designers and technology vendors across Australia's accommodation sector. The September 2026 event at ICC Sydney brings together over 190 speakers, 200+ exhibitors and 6,000+ attendees to address property tech adoption, revenue optimization and design investment—with AU$1.1B in furnishings and equipment spend projected to 2028. For DMOs, hotel groups and travel-tech companies, the event serves as a sourcing venue for next-generation solutions, operational intelligence and direct access to qualified decision-makers managing active budgets.

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Sep 30 – Oct 2, 2026

WiT Singapore

Singapore, Singapore· Marina Bay Sands· by Web in Travel

Conference / summitB2BPaid+1 the same week

WiT Singapore is a business-to-business conference hosted by Web in Travel at Marina Bay Sands, bringing together travel industry professionals focused on distribution and AI/data topics. The event convenes stakeholders from hotels, DMOs, travel technology companies, and OTAs to discuss shifts in online booking behaviour, artificial intelligence applications in travel, and emerging distribution strategies across the Asia-Pacific region. Given the sector's rapid digitalization and AI-driven transformation, the conference serves as a venue for decision-makers to assess new tools, network with peers, and understand market trends shaping travel commerce.

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OCTOBER 2026 · 2

Oct 20–22, 2026

HICAP — Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific

Singapore, Singapore· by BHN Group / Horwath HTL

Conference / summitB2BPaid+1 the same week

HICAP brings together Asia Pacific's hotel investors, developers, and executives for deal-making and strategic dialogue. The 2026 edition will feature 125+ industry speakers addressing investment opportunities, market trends, and sector advancement across the region. The three-day format supports networking between capital sources, operators, and advisors—critical for those tracking hospitality M&A, development pipelines, and capital flow in the Asia-Pacific market. DMOs seeking investment partnerships, hotel groups evaluating expansion, and travel-tech vendors targeting the lodging sector should monitor announcements, sponsorship opportunities, and award categories recognizing notable transactions and emerging leaders.

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Oct 21–23, 2026

ITB Asia

Singapore, Singapore· Marina Bay Sands· by Messe Berlin (Singapore)

B2B trade showB2BFree more than 18,000 attendees+1 the same week

ITB Asia is an annual three-day B2B trade show held at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore that convenes travel industry leaders across MICE, leisure, and corporate segments. The event attracts international exhibitors and buyers from over 132 countries and territories, maintaining an approximate 1:1 ratio between buyers and exhibitors. The 2026 edition will take place 21–23 October and serves as a key networking and partnership platform for travel professionals seeking to forge new business relationships or strengthen existing ties across Asia's travel trade sector.

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NOVEMBER 2026 · 1

Nov 10–13, 2026

Global Wellness Summit

Phuket, Thailand· Angsana Laguna Phuket· by Global Wellness Summit

Conference / summitInvitation onlyPaid

The Global Wellness Summit convenes international leaders across business, government, academia and science in the $6.8 trillion wellness economy. Attendees include decision-makers from hospitality, luxury real estate, spa, fitness, tourism and consumer products sectors. The 2026 edition—marking the summit's 20th anniversary—will examine longevity science, neurowellness, wellness real estate investment, and emerging business models. For DMOs, hotel groups and travel-tech companies, the event signals investment patterns, sector consolidation, and evolving consumer expectations in wellness tourism and destination development.

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DECEMBER 2026 · 1

Dec 2–4, 2026

HITEC Tokyo

Tokyo, Japan· by HFTP

Conference / summitB2BPaid 6,100+

HITEC Tokyo 2026 brings together hospitality technology professionals, vendors, and operators for a focused three-day conference co-located with the Hospitality Tech EXPO. The event addresses core industry challenges around hospitality technology adoption and data-driven operations. Attendees gain access to the latest solutions from 400+ exhibiting companies, educational sessions led by industry experts, and networking opportunities with peers across the sector. For DMOs, hotel groups, and travel-tech providers, the Tokyo edition offers a strategic entry point to the Asia-Pacific hospitality technology market and connections with regional decision-makers.

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FEBRUARY 2027 · 2

Feb 1–3, 2027

OTM Mumbai

Mumbai, India· Jio World Convention Centre· by Fairfest Media

B2B trade showB2BFree 2200+ exhibitors, 1000+ hosted and VIP buyers, 50,000+ trade visitors

OTM Mumbai is a B2B travel trade show held in India's financial and tourism hub, drawing outbound tour operators, corporate travel buyers, MICE planners, and international destination representatives. The event facilitates partnerships between Indian travel decision-makers and global tourism stakeholders, with participants reporting direct business outcomes including MOUs and bookings. For DMOs and hospitality groups targeting the Indian market—identified as a top-five source for multiple destinations—the show offers concentrated access to buyers and distribution partners at scale.

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Feb 15–17, 2027

AIME — Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event

Melbourne, Australia· Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC)· by Talk2 Media & Events

MICEB2BFree 5,000+ attendees

AIME is Asia Pacific's largest trade show for the meetings, conventions and exhibitions industry, held annually in Melbourne. The event convenes over 5,000 attendees including 800+ exhibitors and 1,600+ vetted buyers from around the world. Participants include destination marketing organisations, hotels, airlines, venue operators, and travel professionals seeking to build relationships and facilitate business deals across the multi-billion-dollar MICE sector. The event generates thousands of one-on-one meetings, making it essential for DMOs, hoteliers, and travel-tech companies targeting the Asia-Pacific incentives and meetings market.

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MARCH 2027 · 2

Mar 16–17, 2027

Aviation Festival Asia

Bangkok, Thailand· QSNCC· by Terrapinn

Conference / summitB2BPaid over 2,000 leaders+1 the same week

Aviation Festival Asia brings together over 2,000 airline and airport executives to Bangkok in March 2027, marking the event's relocation from Singapore to the heart of Asia's fastest-growing aviation market. The two-day conference focuses on AI, distribution, sustainability, and business innovation across the region's expanding low-cost carrier sector and major airport development. For DMOs, hotels, and travel-tech companies, the event represents direct access to senior decision-makers from airlines, airports, and technology providers shaping APAC aviation growth and commercial partnerships.

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Mar 23–25, 2027

IT&CM China

Shanghai, China· by TTG Asia Media

MICEB2BFree 1,200 Chinese and International validated and qualified delegates; 503 MICE, Ass+1 the same week

IT&CM China is a dual-format event co-located with CTW China, combining international MICE procurement with corporate travel management in a single venue. The event hosts Chinese and international suppliers alongside qualified MICE, association and corporate buyers. The 2026 and 2027 editions operate as in-person events focused on face-to-face business appointments, knowledge sessions, and networking. DMOs, hotels, and travel-tech companies use the platform to access quality buyers and showcase services directly to decision-makers from China and worldwide markets.

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MAY 2027 · 4

May 5–6, 2027

AHICE — Australasian Hotel Industry Conference & Exhibition

Adelaide, Australia· Adelaide Oval· by HM Magazine

Conference / summitB2BPaid more than 1,800 industry professionals+1 the same week

AHICE APAC convenes hotel owners, operators, investors, and innovators across the Asia Pacific region to address hospitality's future. The conference combines keynotes, panel discussions, and networking with specialized forums on design, technology, and leadership development. Attendees engage with peers on investment trends, operational innovation, and sector challenges. For DMOs, hotel groups, and travel-tech vendors, the event offers direct access to decision-makers shaping accommodation strategy across a major growth region. The rotating host-city model reinforces Adelaide's position as a key industry hub.

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May 11–13, 2027

TRENZ

Christchurch, New Zealand· Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre· by Tourism Industry Aotearoa

Marketplace / appointmentsB2BPaid+2 the same week

TRENZ is New Zealand's largest tourism trade event, bringing together international and domestic travel buyers with local tourism suppliers to conduct business and explore destinations. The event has evolved from a 30-person annual show in the 1960s to a hundred times its original size, establishing itself as a significant global trade platform. Participants include industry leaders showcasing products and services across destinations and distribution channels. The 2023 edition generated an estimated $174 of economic impact per minute over four days. For DMOs, hotel groups, and travel-tech companies, TRENZ offers direct access to qualified international buyers and represents a key networking opportunity within the Asia-Pacific tourism sector.

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May 17–19, 2027

PATA Annual Summit

Sanya, China· Atlantis Sanya· by Pacific Asia Travel Association

Conference / summitB2BPaid+1 the same week

PATA Annual Summit 2027 convenes travel industry leaders across Asia-Pacific for a one-and-a-half-day conference addressing ecosystem challenges, alongside executive board meetings, chapter gatherings, a youth symposium, and technical tours. The event attracts destination marketers, travel operators, and association decision-makers to discuss key regional travel and tourism issues. With sustainability and destination strategy as focal themes, attendees will engage on topics shaping the post-pandemic recovery and competitiveness of Asia-Pacific markets. DMOs and travel companies should monitor this summit for sector insights, networking opportunities, and strategic direction from PATA's membership.

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May 25–27, 2027

ITB China

Shanghai, China· Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center· by Messe Berlin (Shanghai)

B2B trade showB2BFree 23,500 attendees

ITB China is a three-day B2B travel trade fair connecting Chinese travel buyers—the world's largest source market for international tourism—with global suppliers across the full travel value chain. The 2026 edition attracted 1,700 hosted buyers from 31 mainland Chinese provinces plus Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, alongside 900+ exhibitors from 85 countries, facilitating 44,000 business meetings. Key decision-makers focus on customised travel (34% of buyers), MICE and business travel (25%), and luxury segments. A 180-speaker conference spanning eight core topics from China outbound travel to travel tech innovation provides strategic context for industry shifts and partnership opportunities.

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JUNE 2027 · 3

Jun 9–10, 2027

IBTM Asia Pacific

Bangkok, Thailand· by RX Global

MICEB2BFree+1 the same week

IBTM Asia Pacific convenes event planners, destinations, venues, hotels, and suppliers across the region for curated matchmaking and pre-scheduled meetings. The June 2027 edition positions itself as a forward-focused marketplace for the business events industry in Asia Pacific, where buyers source venues and suppliers while exhibitors showcase brands to regional planners. For DMOs, hotels, and travel-tech companies, the event offers direct access to decision-makers responsible for sourcing international meetings, conferences, and events—critical for building partnerships and understanding evolving demand in one of the world's fastest-growing MICE regions.

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Jun 10–13, 2027

ITE Hong Kong

Hong Kong, Hong Kong· Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre· by TKS Exhibition Services

B2B trade showB2B + publicPaid 675 exhibitors and over 11,000 buyers and trade visitors+1 the same week

ITE Hong Kong connects travel and tourism suppliers with regional buyers across destinations and distribution channels. The 2027 edition brings together exhibitors and trade visitors, with historical data showing 85% of exhibitor participation and nearly 40% of buyer attendance from outside Hong Kong. A co-located MICE Travel Expo (22nd edition) operates alongside the main event. DMOs, hotel groups and travel distributors use the platform to access the Greater Bay Area and Chinese mainland markets, supported by China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism which organizes the official mainland pavilion.

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Jun 28 – Jul 1, 2027

ILTM Asia Pacific

Singapore, Singapore· Marina Bay Sands· by RX Global

Marketplace / appointmentsInvitation onlyBy invitation 650 Brands, 650 Advisors, 70 Editors

ILTM Asia Pacific is a luxury travel marketplace where high-end suppliers, buyers and media from across the Asia Pacific region—including Australia, Korea, Bangladesh and New Zealand—convene for deal-making and relationship-building. The four-day event features pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings, educational sessions and networking activities. Hotels, exclusive experiences and destinations use the platform to reach luxury travel advisors and high-net-worth client networks, while travel advisors and media identify new products and stories. For DMOs and hotel groups targeting affluent travellers in the region, attendance offers direct access to qualified decision-makers.

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SEPTEMBER 2027 · 2

Sep 20–22, 2027

PATA Travel Mart

Macao, China· by Pacific Asia Travel Association

Marketplace / appointmentsB2BPaid over 1,100 tourism delegates+1 the same week

PATA Travel Mart is a business-to-business marketplace that rotates between Pacific Asia destinations, bringing together tourism stakeholders from national authorities, DMOs, and travel companies. The 2027 edition in Macao will feature a strengthened corporate business travel component following a strategic partnership between PATA and the Global Business Travel Association. For DMOs and travel-tech vendors, the event provides access to regional decision-makers, distribution partners, and opportunities to engage with an international audience spanning multiple countries and tourism sectors.

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Sep 23–26, 2027

Tourism EXPO Japan

Tokyo, Japan· Tokyo Big Sight· by Japan Travel and Tourism Association / JATA / JNTO

B2B trade showB2B + publicPaid 182,934 total visitors (2024); 127,677 total visitors (2025)+1 the same week

Tourism EXPO Japan is a comprehensive B2B and public trade event organized by JATA and JNTO that brings together travel industry professionals, DMOs, and consumer audiences. The 2026 edition centers on "The Changing Nature of Travel," exploring how technology, evolving values, and new lifestyles are reshaping tourism. Exhibitors access approximately 72,000 industry professionals and 113,000 motivated consumers across four days. The pre-event matching system facilitated around 6,300 business meetings in 2024. DMOs and travel operators use the platform for direct negotiations with travel agencies, market research, brand awareness, and international PR.

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