Bangladesh Travel and Tourism Fair 2026 opens in Dhaka
Dhaka: The 14th edition of the Bangladesh Travel and Tourism Fair (BTTF) 2026, under the theme "AI Powered Tourism, Sustainable Destination," opened in the capital on October 29.
The Tour Operators Association of Bangladesh (TOAB) is organizing the three-day event at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre in Agargaon. Dr. Nurun Nahar Chowdhury, Secretary of the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism, inaugurated the fair as Chief Guest.
Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation Chairman Md. Shamimuzzaman, Bangladesh Tourism Board CEO Barrister Mutasim Billah Faruqui, and Additional IGP of Bangladesh Tourist Police G M Azizur Rahman attended as special guests.
Ambassador of the Philippines Nina P. Coinolet, High Commissioner of Pakistan Imran Haider, and Ambassador of Nepal Ghanshyam Bhandari were also present, along with TOAB President Mohammed Hanif.
The fair aims to promote the use of modern technology and artificial intelligence in tourism, encourage eco-friendly tourism, and strengthen global connectivity. Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippines, and Nepal are the partner countries for this year's edition.
Tourism representatives and organizations from 20 countries are taking part, including Nepal, India, Singapore, the Maldives, the Philippines, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, China, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Thailand, Brunei, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, and Azerbaijan.
The event features over 200 booths and stalls and more than 220 exhibitors. Organizers said they expect over 250 qualified buyers, 2,500 trade visitors, and more than 60,000 total visitors.
More than 200 airlines, hotels, and tour operators are participating across four theme-based exhibition halls.
Speaking at the inauguration, Dr. Chowdhury said Bangladesh's tourism sector is entering a new era through the integration of modern technology and AI.
She added that platforms like BTTF play a vital role in positioning the country's tourism industry on the global stage and promoting eco-friendly tourism and called for joint efforts to move the sector forward.
TOAB President Hanif said the fair has grown into one of South Asia's leading tourism platforms after 13 consecutive editions.
He added that it will showcase domestic tourism to the world in a contemporary manner and help strengthen business ties with international stakeholders and create new commercial opportunities.
