Saudi Ministry of Tourism Joins WTM Spotlight Riyadh 2026 as Strategic Partner
The Saudi Ministry of Tourism has joined WTM Spotlight Riyadh 2026 as strategic partner. The event runs September 8-10, 2026, at Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center.
Vietnam’s ITE HCMC 2026 Draws Nearly 48,000 Visitors and 21,000 Business Meetings
The 20th edition of ITE HCMC in August 2026 attracted nearly 48,000 visitors and generated over 21,000 B2B meetings. It hosted Mekong subregion ministerials and large international delegations.
Saudi Ministry of Tourism Partners with WTM Spotlight Riyadh 2026
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism is the strategic partner for the first WTM Spotlight Riyadh event, aimed at expanding tourism investment. The event will be held September 8–10, 2026, supporting Vision 2030 goals to boost tourism’s GDP share to 10% and attract 150 million visitors annually by 2030.
ITE Ho Chi Minh City 2026 Attracts Nearly 48,000 Visitors with Record B2B Meetings
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Arabian Travel Market 2026 Opens in Dubai with Focus on Travel Tech
The Arabian Travel Market 2026 opened in Dubai on September 14 with over 2,800 exhibitors presenting travel technology. The event emphasized AI's expanding role in trip planning and highlighted China-Middle East collaboration.
Akwaaba African Travel Market 2026 Opens in Lagos with AFCON Focus
The 22nd Akwaaba African Travel Market opened on September 13, 2026, in Lagos, focusing on sports tourism linked to AFCON 2027. The event also marked the return of the African Tour Operators’ Summit to promote regional travel packages.
ITE Ho Chi Minh City 2026 Records Nearly 48,000 Visitors and 21,000 B2B Meetings
The 20th ITE Ho Chi Minh City International Travel Expo attracted nearly 48,000 visitors and held over 21,000 B2B meetings from August 27 to 29, 2026. The event expanded regional cooperation with Mekong subregion ministerial meetings and featured a High-Level Tourism Forum attended by Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra.
OTM Mumbai 2027 to Take Place at Jio World Convention Centre in February
OTM Mumbai 2027 will take place February 1-3 at Jio World Convention Centre with an emphasis on verified B2B matchmaking. The event aims to expand sustainable tourism and market connections across South Asia.
Saudi Ministry of Tourism Joins WTM Spotlight Riyadh 2026 as Strategic Partner
The Saudi Ministry of Tourism is the strategic partner for WTM Spotlight Riyadh 2026, scheduled September 8 to 10 at Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center. The event connects international tourism businesses with Saudi Arabia, supporting tourism targets under Vision 2030.
Arabian Travel Market 2026 Opens in Dubai Emphasizing AI and Travel Tech
The Arabian Travel Market 2026 opened on Sept 14 in Dubai with over 2,800 exhibitors highlighting AI and travel technology. The event also emphasized cooperation between China and the Middle East in tourism innovation.
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