INDUSTRY CALENDAR

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.

127 upcoming events · 29 countries

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OCTOBER 2026 · 1

Oct 20–21, 2026

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Skift Global Forum East

Abu Dhabi, UAE· by Skift

Conference / summitB2BPaid 424 attendees

Skift Global Forum East convenes C-suite leaders from travel organizations, tourism ministries, airlines, hotels, airports, and capital allocators to address six critical decision areas reshaping travel in the Middle East: capital allocation, market positioning, technology architecture, talent strategy, growth trajectory, and traveler trust. Against a backdrop of regional geopolitical disruption, the 2026 edition examines where investment flows next, how operators regenerate demand, hospitality development cycles, AI deployment at scale, and models for sustainable long-term growth. For DMOs, hotel groups, and travel-tech companies operating in or through the Middle East, attendance offers direct access to decision-makers steering billions in capital and strategy.

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MARCH 2027 · 1

Mar 23–25, 2027

TOURISE Global Tourism Summit

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia· by Saudi Ministry of Tourism

Conference / summitInvitation onlyBy invitation

TOURISE Global Tourism Summit convenes destination leaders, travel operators, and tourism officials to address sector trends during a period of structural change. The 2027 edition will focus on artificial intelligence applications, data-driven strategy, and sustainable tourism practices—themes directly impacting DMO digital transformation, competitive positioning, and operational resilience. The event's awards program recognizes exceptional destinations across six categories, while concurrent research initiatives and executive networking create platforms for discussing tourism's projected growth trajectory and adaptation strategies.

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APRIL 2027 · 1

Apr 12–15, 2027

IAAPA Expo Middle East

Abu Dhabi, UAE· ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi· by IAAPA

B2B trade showB2BPaid

IAAPA Expo Middle East convenes attractions, hospitality, and destination-development professionals in Abu Dhabi for a regional trade show focused on destinations and venue operations. Buyers include park operators, resort developers, and tourism authorities; sellers encompass ride manufacturers, technology vendors, and experience designers. The event offers hosted buyer programs and VIP experiences alongside exhibition floors and speaker sessions. For DMOs, hotel groups, and travel-tech companies, this April 2027 gathering represents a dedicated networking opportunity within the Middle East market, where destination investment and entertainment venue development continue accelerating.

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MAY 2027 · 1

May 3–6, 2027

Arabian Travel Market

Dubai, UAE· Dubai World Trade Centre· by RX Global

B2B trade showB2BFree 55,000+ total attendance; 2,800+ total exhibitors; 57,869 total confirmed meetin

Arabian Travel Market is a B2B trade show held in Dubai that convenes travel leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators from the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe, Asia-Pacific and beyond. The event brings together hospitality suppliers, destination boards, distribution channels and travel-tech companies under one venue, enabling qualified buyer-seller interactions across leisure, luxury, business travel, MICE and technology sectors. With over three decades of history, ATM serves as a critical networking platform for establishing partnerships across established and emerging growth markets. DMOs seeking regional visibility, hotel groups targeting Middle Eastern expansion, and travel-tech vendors entering growth markets should monitor ATM as a primary venue for ecosystem connectivity and business development.

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