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Silver Gen enjoys Japan’s Silver Week

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SINGAPORE, 8 September 2026: Agoda has revealed insights into travel interest surrounding Japan’s 2026 Silver Week, based on an analysis of accommodation searches by Japanese travellers during the holiday period compared to a recent regular travel period*. 

The data highlights how this year’s calendar alignment is driving increased travel interest, with domestic travel interest up 120% and international travel interest up 131%.

Overseas accommodation searches rise 131%, while domestic searches increase 120%, as Respect for the Aged Day and Autumnal Equinox Day create a rare extended break.

This year, Respect for the Aged Day falls on Monday, 21 September, while the Autumnal Equinox Day falls on Wednesday, 23 September, making Tuesday, 22 September — which falls between the two national holidays — a “citizen’s holiday.” This creates a five-day break from Saturday, 19 September through Wednesday, 23 September. 

It’s the first time since 2015 that the calendar has created a five-day Silver Week holiday. With the next similar alignment not expected until 2032, this rare extended break is giving travel interest a significant boost.

Domestic: Five-day break encourages travellers to venture farther afield, with strong growth in interest in regional destinations

Top five most searched domestic destinations for Silver Week

  • Tokyo
  • Osaka
  • Okinawa Main Island
  • Sapporo
  • Fukuoka

While the top five most searched domestic destinations for Silver Week are largely major cities and established tourism hubs, looking at growth in search volumes reveals rising interest in secondary destinations. 

Takamatsu recorded a 661% increase in searches during the holiday period, followed by Kanazawa at 325%, Osaka at 217%, Beppu at 204%, and Kyoto at 199%. This suggests the rare five-day break is likely allowing travellers to venture beyond the most popular destinations and spend more time exploring regional cities, where they can enjoy local cuisine, culture, hot springs, and other unique experiences.

International: Asian destinations remain popular, while interest in long-haul travel also rises

Top five most searched international destinations for Silver Week

  • Seoul（South Korea）
  • Bangkok（Thailand）
  • Taipei（Taiwan）
  • Bali（Indonesia）
  • Busan（South Korea）

Japanese travellers looking to travel overseas during Silver Week are most interested in easily accessible destinations within the region that offer high value with a short flight.

Beyond the top five destinations, Agoda also reveals the destinations seeing the highest growth in interest during this holiday period. Hong Kong saw a 245% increase, while Barcelona rose 210% and New York 178%. This suggests that, alongside popular trips within Asia, travellers are also taking advantage of the rare five-day break to consider long-haul destinations that can be harder to visit over a regular weekend or shorter holiday.

Agoda International Japan  Senior Country Director Tadashi Ikai shared: “Silver Week in 2026 brings Japan its first five-day holiday in over a decade, and we’re seeing clear enthusiasm from travellers to make the most of this rare extended break. It’s exciting to see growing travel interest in regional destinations like Takamatsu and Beppu, which make the perfect holiday reset for couples, families, and multigenerational groups alike.

At Agoda, we’re committed to helping travellers make the most of this special holiday by discovering domestic and international destinations that match their individual travel styles, with a wide range of accommodations and travel experiences on offer.

(Source: Agoda)

ACI heads for Melbourne for its 2027 summit

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ISTANBUL, 8 September 2026: Melbourne Airport will host the 2027 edition of the ACI World Airport Experience Summit, the Airports Council International (ACI) World announced, as the eighth edition officially closed in Istanbul, Türkiye, last week.

It marks the first time the world’s premier airport experience event will be held in Oceania.

The announcement caps a week of high-level collaboration hosted by iGA Istanbul Airport, bringing together around 800 participants from around the globe and featuring more than 60 expert speakers across nearly 20 sessions and panels. 

ACI World Director General Justin Erbacci said: “We leave Istanbul with proof that a human-centred approach is already proving its value in airports on every continent. Passengers will always remember how an airport made them feel, and ACI World is here to support every airport in creating that memorable journey. We thank iGA Istanbul for their extraordinary hospitality, and we can’t wait to bring this work to Melbourne next year.”

Melbourne Airport CEO Lorie Argus said: “We are pleased to welcome the 2027 ACI World Airport Experience Summit to Melbourne and Australia. Melbourne Airport is Australia’s largest 24-hour gateway and is embarking on an ambitious expansion programme with a new runway, an expanded international terminal and new ground transport facilities to cater for the growing demand for air travel.”

Key Summit takeaways

Human-Centred Travel as a Strategic Priority: Airport, travel and CX leaders explored how genuine hospitality, wellbeing and accessibility can create more inclusive, memorable journeys.

People Power Performance: Discussions in the Talent & Growth Seminar and across the Summit highlighted the essential role of employee experience, organisational culture, and training in delivering excellent service and building passenger trust.

Technology with a Human Purpose: Artificial intelligence, robotics, digital wayfinding and real-time data were positioned as tools to make journeys more seamless, intuitive and engaging.

Customer Experience Delivers Business Value: The programme demonstrated how experience-led strategies can improve passenger satisfaction while strengthening commercial performance.

The World’s Best Airports: A highlight of the event was the celebratory Gala Dinner, which recognised more than 100 airports for receiving ASQ Customer Experience Awards, sponsored by SITA, or achieving Airport Customer Experience Accreditation.

20 Years of Excellence: The event also commemorated the 20th anniversary of ACI’s ASQ programme, the world’s leading airport passenger satisfaction benchmarking programme and the foundation of the ASQ Customer Experience Awards.

(Source: ACI)

Emirates elevates premium economy seat

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SINGAPORE, 8 September 2026: Emirates is elevating Premium Economy with the launch of the world’s first electrically powered Premium Economy seat, featuring a full-height adjustable privacy screen between every seat. 

Installed in the Emirates A350 Premium Economy cabin in a 2-3-2 configuration with just 28 seats, the electric privacy divider extends to the full height of the seat – the first feature of its kind in Premium Economy cabins worldwide. 

Photo credit: Emirates.

Emirates Premium Economy seats are 20” wide, and seat pitch is up to 39” on the A350. Seats also recline into a cradle position without intruding on the row behind.

Customers can raise or lower the divider using the seat controls and lock it into position, creating a more private and personal environment for relaxing, dining or working throughout the flight. The new seat marks Emirates’ first fully electrically powered Premium Economy seat, where customers can also adjust their preferred seating position at the touch of a button using the integrated Passenger Control Unit, with dedicated settings like lounge mode and meal mode.

(Source: Emirates)

Garuda offers 170,000 free domestic seats

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JAKARTA, 8 September 2026: Garuda Indonesia is offering 170,845 domestic round-trip seats at no additional fare to eligible international passengers flying to Indonesia from 14 origin cities across 10 countries, as the national flag carrier seeks to encourage travellers to extend their journeys beyond the country’s main international gateways.

Available for travel until 30 November 2026, the Free Domestic Flight programme connects Garuda Indonesia’s international network with destinations across the archipelago, allowing eligible passengers with round-trip international tickets to Indonesia to add a domestic round-trip journey to their itinerary.

Aligned with #DiscoverMoreIndonesia, the initiative encourages international passengers to visit more than one destination during a single trip, supporting longer stays and a wider distribution of tourism spending beyond major gateways such as Jakarta and Denpasar.

The programme also provides additional connectivity for members of the Indonesian diaspora, Indonesian migrant workers and Indonesian citizens returning from overseas who wish to continue their journeys to their home regions or other destinations across the country.

(Centre): Garuda Indonesia Marketing Group Head, Prina Eka Putri.

Garuda Indonesia Marketing Group Head, Prina Eka Putri, said the initiative strengthens Indonesia’s travel proposition by combining the airline’s international reach with the breadth of its domestic network.

“Indonesia offers far more than a single destination. By making onward domestic travel easier, we want international travellers to stay longer, explore more regions and experience more of what Indonesia has to offer,” said Prina.

She added that integrating international and domestic connectivity gives Garuda Indonesia a differentiated proposition as regional destinations compete for international visitor traffic.

“The proposition is simple: come to Indonesia, then discover more of Indonesia. Our network allows us to make that journey increasingly seamless and valuable for travellers,” she stated.

Garuda Indonesia Southeast Asia Branch Manager and Head of the Free Domestic Flight Project Management Office Agny Gallus Pratama noted that the allocation of more than 170,000 seats was designed to increase the potential economic value generated by each international arrival.

“The opportunity is not only to bring more travellers into Indonesia, but to enable each arriving passenger to explore more destinations,” Gallus said. “When visitors travel further and stay longer, the economic impact can extend to hotels, restaurants, local transportation, tourism operators across the regions.”

By connecting international traffic more directly with its domestic network, Garuda Indonesia expects the programme to help disperse visitor flows and tourism spending more widely across Indonesia.

The initiative also supports the airline’s competitiveness in international markets by leveraging the breadth of its domestic network to offer travellers easier access to multiple destinations within a single Indonesia itinerary.

Through this international-to-domestic connectivity, Garuda Indonesia aims to create greater value from each international arrival while enabling more destinations and local tourism ecosystems to benefit from the movement of international travellers.

(Source: Garuda Indonesia).

THAI announces Winter Flight Schedule 2026/2027

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BANGKOK, 8 September 2026: Thai Airways International will operate 66 domestic and international routes for the Winter 2026/2027 schedule, from 25 October 2026 to 27 March 2027, increasing frequencies and launching services to Gaya, India and Danang, Vietnam.

The airline confirms it will operate a twice-daily service from its home base, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, to Danang in central Vietnam starting on 1 December.

Photo credit: THAI. Winter timetable boosts flights on popular routes.

A direct daily flight to Gaya, India, returns for the winter timetable starting 25 October 2026 and ending 31 March 2027. Both the Danang and Gaya services use a 156-seat A320.

The winter timetable mainly increases frequencies on popular routes to meet growing travel demand and enhance connectivity across THAI’s global network.

Intercontinental routes

  • 1. Bangkok–Munich: Daily flights, increasing to 10 flights per week from 16 December 2026 onwards.
  • 2. Bangkok–Frankfurt: Twice-daily flights
  • 3. Bangkok–London: Twice-daily flights
  • 4. Bangkok–Istanbul: Daily flights
  • 5. Bangkok–Stockholm: Daily flights
  • 6. Bangkok–Copenhagen: Daily flights
  • 7. Bangkok–Oslo: Daily flights
  • 8. Bangkok–Zurich: Daily flights, increasing to 11 flights per week from 16 January 2027 onwards.
  • 9. Bangkok–Milan: Daily flights
  • 10. Bangkok–Amsterdam: Daily flights
  • 11. Bangkok–Brussels: Daily flights
  • 12. Bangkok–Paris: Daily flights, increasing to twice-daily flights from 1 December 2026 onwards.
  • 13. Bangkok–Perth: Daily flights
  • 14. Bangkok–Melbourne: Twice-daily flights
  • 15. Bangkok–Sydney: Twice-daily flights

Regional routes

  • 1. Bangkok–Manila: Three daily flights
  • 2. Bangkok–Fukuoka: Daily flights
  • 3. Bangkok–Osaka: Twice-daily flights
  • 4. Bangkok–Nagoya: Daily flights, increasing to 12 flights per week from 16 January 2027 onwards.
  • 5. Bangkok–Tokyo (Haneda): Twice-daily flights
  • 6. Bangkok–Tokyo (Narita): Three daily flights
  • 7. Bangkok–Sapporo: Daily flights
  • 8. Bangkok–Hong Kong: Four daily flights, increasing to five daily flights from 1 December 2026 onwards.
  • 9. Bangkok–Kaohsiung: Daily flights
  • 10. Bangkok–Taipei: Three daily flights
  • 11. Bangkok–Seoul: Three daily flights
  • 12. Bangkok–Kunming: Daily flights
  • 13. Bangkok–Guangzhou: Twice-daily flights
  • 14. Bangkok–Chengdu: Daily flights
  • 15. Bangkok–Xiamen: Four flights per week
  • 16. Bangkok–Shanghai: Twice-daily flights
  • 17. Bangkok–Beijing: Twice-daily flights
  • 18. Bangkok–Vientiane: Twice-daily flights, increasing to three daily flights from 1 December 2026 onwards.
  • 19. Bangkok–Siem Reap: Daily flights
  • 20. Bangkok–Phnom Penh: Twice-daily flights
  • 21. Bangkok–Ho Chi Minh City: Twice-daily flights
  • 22. Bangkok–Danang: Twice-daily flights from 1 December  2026 onwards.
  • 23. Bangkok–Hanoi: Twice-daily flights, increasing to three daily flights from 1 December 2026 onwards.
  • 24. Bangkok–Singapore: Five daily flights
  • 25. Bangkok–Jakarta: Twice-daily flights
  • 26. Bangkok–Denpasar: Twice-daily flights
  • 27. Bangkok–Penang: Daily flights, increasing to twice-daily flights from 16 November 2026 onwards.
  • 28. Bangkok–Kuala Lumpur: Twice-daily flights, increasing to three daily flights from 1 December 2026 onwards.
  • 29. Bangkok–Kolkata: Daily flights, increasing to 10 flights per week from 1 November  2026 onwards.
  • 30. Bangkok–Gaya: Daily flights (seasonal)
  • 31. Bangkok–Chennai: Eleven flights per week
  • 32. Bangkok–Hyderabad: Daily flights, increasing to 10 flights per week from 16 November 2026 onwards.
  • 33. Bangkok–Bengaluru: Daily flights, increasing to 11 flights per week from 16 November 2026 onwards.
  • 34. Bangkok–New Delhi: Four daily flights
  • 35. Bangkok–Mumbai: Twice-daily flights
  • 36. Bangkok–Ahmedabad: Daily flights
  • 37. Bangkok–Yangon: Three daily flights
  • 38. Bangkok–Dhaka: Twice-daily flights
  • 39. Bangkok–Kathmandu: Twice-daily flights
  • 40. Bangkok–Colombo: Daily flights
  • 41. Bangkok–Lahore: Daily flights
  • 42. Bangkok–Islamabad: Four flights per week
  • 43. Bangkok–Karachi: Five flights per week

Domestic routes

  • 1. Bangkok–Chiang Mai: Nine daily flights, with seven daily flights from 1 February 2027 onwards.
  • 2. Bangkok–Chiang Rai: Three daily flights
  • 3. Bangkok–Khon Kaen: Four daily flights
  • 4. Bangkok–Udon Thani: Three daily flights
  • 5. Bangkok–Ubon Ratchathani: Twice-daily flights
  • 6. Bangkok–Krabi: Three daily flights
  • 7. Bangkok–Phuket: Nine daily flights
  • 8. Bangkok–Hat Yai: Three daily flights

(Source: THAI)

Qatar Airways extends Saudi Arabia network

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DOHA, Qatar, 7 September 2026: Qatar Airways is strengthening its operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the resumption of services to four destinations this winter. Flights to Qassim (ELQ) will resume on 25 October 2026, followed by Taif (TIF) on 31 October 2026, Yanbu (YNB) on 2 January 2027, and Tabuk (TUU) on 3 January 2027.

The airline will operate two weekly flights on each route to the four resumed destinations, providing passengers across the Kingdom with greater travel choice and access to Qatar Airways’ global network of over 160 destinations.

Photo credit: Qatar Airways.

As part of its long-term commitment to the Saudi market and to enhancing regional connectivity, Qatar Airways will operate 155 weekly flights to the Kingdom this winter, representing more than a 10% increase in weekly services compared to the summer season.

Over the past year, Qatar Airways has carried more than 2.3 million passengers between the Kingdom and its global network. The airline has also strengthened frequencies across key routes. In June 2026, Qatar Airways increased its Riyadh service from 35 to 49 weekly flights, offering passengers greater flexibility and more connection options through its Doha hub at Hamad International Airport.

Qatar Airways flights to: Qassim, Taif, Yanbu and Tabuk

With these resumptions, Qatar Airways will expand its network in Saudi Arabia to include Abha (ABH), AlUla (ULH), Qassim (ELQ), Dammam (DMM), Hail (HAS), Jeddah (JED), Madinah (MED), NEOM (NUM — to resume in the second half of 2027), Riyadh (RUH), Tabuk (TUU), Taif (TIF), The Red Sea (RSI), and Yanbu (YNB).

Bookings are now open on the airline’s website and mobile app. 

(Source: Qatar Airways)

BWH Hotels expands to Isaan, Thailand

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BANGKOK, 7 September, 2026: BWH Hotels, a leading global hospitality enterprise comprising WorldHotels, Best Western Hotels & Resorts and SureStay Hotels, has continued the rapid expansion of its portfolio in Thailand with the opening of Best Western Q Khon Kaen, a newly rebranded and fully refurbished hotel that will provide guests with a comfortable base to explore Isaan, the enchanting northeast region known as the “Rice Bowl of Thailand.”

One of Isaan’s major gateway cities, Khon Kaen is an important commercial, cultural, educational and transportation hub. Situated in a strategic location on Mittraphap Road, one of the city’s main thoroughfares, Best Western Q Khon Kaen is just a short distance from the city centre and Khon Kaen International Convention & Exhibition Centre (KICE), creating a compelling option for both business travellers and concertgoers.

All around Khon Kaen, curious explorers can discover Isaan’s natural and cultural attractions, from golden temples, verdant forests and flowing waterfalls to vibrant markets and enriching museums – including Phu Wiang Dinosaur Museum, which presents bones and fossils from Phu Wiang National Park, the home of Thai palaeontology. The hotel is also 6 km from Khon Kaen University and 8 km from Khon Kaen Airport, which welcomes flights from major cities such as Bangkok and Chiang Mai.

“Northeast Thailand is a vast, culturally rich and economically important region, but it remains under-explored compared to other parts of Thailand. With the opening of Best Western Q Khon Kaen, we want to empower all visitors to uncover the treasures of Isaan in comfort and style. BWH Hotels is one of the only international hotel groups with multiple hotels in this vibrant region, which represents our strategy of introducing our renowned standards of hospitality to all parts of the country,” said Olivier Berrivin, Vice President – APAC, BWH Hotels.

At Best Western Q Khon Kaen, guests can enjoy stays that seamlessly blend Best Western’s global standards with authentic local service. The hotel’s design concept reflects Isaan’s rich heritage, with elements inspired by Khon Kaen City Gate, the traditional Lao reed mouth-organ and Kan Kaen Koon silk. The hotel’s 125 rooms are tailored to the needs of modern travellers, with home comforts and state-of-the-art amenities, and a bright on-site restaurant serves Thai and international cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

BWH Hotels now operates 29 properties in Thailand, one of the group’s key regional markets, under 11 diverse brands. In line with the company’s five-year development strategy, BWH Hotels is targeting around 200 hotels across Asia Pacific over the next five years.

Members of Best Western Rewards, the award-winning loyalty programme that’s free to join, can enjoy exclusive benefits and points that never expire. These points can be redeemed for exciting rewards like free room nights, airline miles and gift cards.

To book a stay with BWH Hotels in Asia, visit bestwesternasia.com.

(Source: Your Stories — BWH)

BESarawak CEO chairs ICCA Asia Pacific Chapter

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KUCHING, 7 September 2026: Jason Tan Chin Foo, Chief Executive Officer of Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak), has been appointed Chair of the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) Asia Pacific Chapter for the 2026–2028 term, becoming the first Sarawakian to lead the regional chapter. 

The future of the global business events industry will be shaped by stronger regional collaboration, collective leadership, and a shared commitment to innovation, sustainability and long-term impact. As Asia Pacific continues to grow in influence, the opportunity has never been greater to build a more connected, resilient and future-ready industry.

“I’m honoured to be appointed as ICCA Asia Pacific Chair. I aspire to build a stronger, more connected and inclusive Asia Pacific Chapter where collaboration becomes our greatest strength,” said Jason. “Together, we will share knowledge, elevate professional standards and champion sustainable development to create a more resilient business events industry that delivers lasting value for our members, our destinations and our communities.”

He also expressed his sincere appreciation to Jane Vong Holmes, Senior Manager – Asia Pacific at GainingEdge and Immediate Past Chair of the ICCA Asia Pacific Chapter, for her outstanding leadership and dedicated service. She has strengthened the chapter through her vision, passion and dedication, leaving a strong foundation for the future.

Deputy State Secretary (Operations) and BESarawak Chairman, Datu Hii Chang Kee, said the appointment was an honour that reflects the confidence of the international business events community. 

“Jason’s appointment is a recognition of his leadership and dedication to the business events industry. We are honoured that he has been entrusted with this important regional role, and we are confident he will contribute meaningfully to strengthening collaboration, knowledge exchange and the continued growth of the business events industry across Asia Pacific.”

ICCA’s Senior Regional Director, Waikin Wong, said Jason’s appointment reflects both his leadership and the continued evolution of the Asia Pacific business events industry.

ICCA is the global association for the international meetings and conventions industry, representing more than 1,000 member organisations across over 100 countries and territories through its six regional chapters – Asia Pacific, Africa, Europe, Latin America & the Caribbean, Middle East, and North America. The association connects the global business events community to advance collaboration, knowledge exchange, advocacy and professional excellence.

More at www.businesseventssarawak.com.  

(Source: Your Stories — BESarawak)

MH revives flights to Fukuoka

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KUALA LUMPUR, 7 September 2026: Malaysia Airlines returns to Fukuoka, after a 20-year absence, serving the route five times weekly since the inaugural flight on 2 September.

The resumption of direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Fukuoka strengthens the airline’s Japan network, offering the only direct connection between Kuala Lumpur and Fukuoka and opening two-way tourism between Malaysia and Japan’s Kyushu region.

MH stopped flying the route in August 2006.

Flight schedule

MH56 departs Kuala Lumpur (KUL) at 2345 and arrives in Fukuoka (FUK) at 0705 plus a day. Departs from KUL: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
MH57 departs Fukuoka (FUK) at 1000 and arrives in Kuala Lumpur (KUL) at 1545. Departs from FUK: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

The airline deploys a 174-seat Boeing 737-8 on the route. Flight time is six hours and 45 minutes.

According to advance timetables for the winter season, from December 2026 to 31 March 2027, flights will increase to daily.

The service complements Malaysia Airlines’ existing services to Tokyo (via Narita) and Osaka, bringing the airline’s total weekly frequency to Japan to 26 flights. Together, these services strengthen connectivity between Malaysia and Japan, while marking an important milestone for the Malaysia Airlines-Japan Airlines Joint Business partnership.

Through the codeshare arrangement, customers travelling via Fukuoka can connect to Japan Airlines flights to Amami, Sapporo, Izumo, Kochi, Miyazaki, Kagoshima, Yakushima, Matsuyama and Tokushima. 

Japan Airlines also places its code on Malaysia Airlines-operated services between Kuala Lumpur and Fukuoka, offering a seamless booking experience and a broader range of travel options between Malaysia and Japan.

For travellers from Japan, the route offers convenient onward connections via Kuala Lumpur to destinations across domestic Malaysia, ASEAN, South Asia and Australasia, while supporting inbound tourism in conjunction with Visit Malaysia 2026.

To celebrate the return to Fukuoka, travellers can save up to 30% under the MATTA Fair promotion for bookings made by 14 September 2026. Enrich members can enjoy an additional 5% off, while payments made with a VISA card through the Malaysia Airlines official website or mobile app qualify for a further 5% discount. For more information and to book your flights, visit www.malaysiaairlines.com.

(Source: Malaysia Airlines)

ITB India wraps up its 4th edition

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MUMBAI, 7 September 2026: The fourth in-person edition of ITB India concluded on 3 September after bringing the international travel industry together for three days of business, networking and knowledge exchange at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. 

From 1 to 3 September, professionals across the Leisure, MICE, Corporate Travel and Travel Technology sectors came together to connect with regional and international partners, gain new market perspectives and explore avenues for future growth.

Photo credit: ITB India 2026. Trade show visitors walking the show floor.

More than 3,000 industry professionals attended this year’s edition, including over 400 qualified buyers, with more than 100 exhibiting brands represented at ITB India 2026.

“India and South Asia continue to offer significant opportunities for the global travel industry, and the international participation at ITB India this year reflects the strong interest we continue to see in these markets,” said Messe Berlin Asia Pacific Executive Director, Darren Seah. “By connecting global suppliers with qualified buyers and combining commercial exchange with industry insights, networking and senior-level dialogue, ITB India offers a valuable B2B marketplace where new relationships and ideas can develop into long-term business.”

Exhibiting brands from Southeast Asia, South Asia, Europe, Africa, Northeast Asia and South America participated in this year’s edition. Among this year’s exhibitors were Columbia Pictures Aquaverse, DoubleTree by Hilton Jakarta Kemayoran, Halong International Cruise, Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta, IHCL, MakeMyTrip, Northern Lights Villages, oneworld alliance, Philippine Airlines, Sarawak Tourism Board, Seibu Prince Hotels & Resorts, Tokyu Hotels Japan and Visit Maldives Corporation.

ITB India 2026 was backed by a network of travel trade and industry associations, strengthening its engagement with travel agents, tour operators, MICE professionals and tourism communities across India. Participating associations include the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI), Association of Domestic Tour Operators of India (ADTOI), Enterprising Travel Agents Association (ETAA), Global Travel Agent Association (GTAA), Network of Indian MICE Agents (NIMA), Outbound Tour Operators Association of India (OTOAI), Skal International India, Tourism India Alliance (TIA), Travel Agencies Association Pune (TAAP), Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI), Travel Agents Association of Nashik (TAAN), Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) and Travel Trade Association of Uttar Pradesh (TTAUP).

Dates for the diary

ITB Asia will be held in Singapore from 21 to 23 October 2026, covering the APAC market. The inaugural ITB Americas will be held in Guadalajara, Mexico, from 10 to 12 November 2026, covering the American market. ITB Berlin, the world’s leading B2B trade show for the travel industry, will take place in Berlin from 16 March to 18 March 2027. ITB China, the premier marketplace for China’s travel industry, is scheduled for 25 to 27 May 2027 in Shanghai.

(Source: ITB India)

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