Tourism Fairs 2024: updated tourism events calendar

List of the major Italian and international tourism fairs, updated calendar (as of 27 December 2023). The major tourism events and events.
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This is only a partial list of the tourism trade fair events of 2024, both in Italy and abroad. Each fair offers an important opportunity for networking and discovering the latest trends in the tourism sector.

This tourism trade fair events calendar for 2024 offers a broad overview of the main trade fairs and events in the tourism sector. Participating in these events offers a unique opportunity for industry professionals to meet experts, discover the latest trends and create new business opportunities. Be sure to mark these dates in your calendar and prepare for a year full of opportunities in the tourism industry.

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List of tourism fairs 2024

Event Tourism in Italy and around the world

Here are the major events in the travel sector, in Italy and around the world. The dates are updated as communicated by the organizers.

We invite you to return often to this page which will be updated from time to time with new dates and tourism events. If you want to report a tourism event, a fair in person or online, write to us.

Tourism fairs Italy 2024

Here are the major events in the travel sector in Italy with the participation of tour operators, travel agents and all those involved in the supply chain. The dates are updated as communicated by the organizers.

Tourism events January 2024 – Italy

AllHotel

Date: 15-17 January 2024

Place: Napoli, Overseas exhibition

Website: https://www.tuttohotel.info/

TuttoHotel is an event organized by Squisito Eventi, TicketLab and D&D Group which aims to be a major exhibition in the hotel sector. Occupying the spaces of pavilion 10 of the Neapolitan exhibition center, this fourth edition promises to be even bigger than its predecessors.

International Forum of Italian Tourism

Order date: 17 January 2024

Place: GenoVa, Palazzo della Meridiana

Website: https://24oreventi.ilsole24ore.com/forum-internazionale-del-turismo-italiano-genova-2024/

Organized by Sole24ore in collaboration with the Region Liguria, the International Forum of Italian Tourism offers a day of in-depth analysis on the tourism sector. This event aims to take stock of the tourism situation in Italy, a strategic sector for the national economy.

Travel Hashtags

Date: 17-18 January 2024

Place: Castel San Pietro Terme, Palazzo Varignana

Website: https://travel-hashtag.com/

Travel Hashtag is a traveling networking event that focuses on the future of luxury tourism. After the success of previous editions, the event returns to Italy for its thirteenth edition. During the event, participants will have the opportunity to meet industry experts and share the latest news in the world of luxury tourism.

Global Revenue Forum Milan

Order date: 30 January 2024

Place: Milano, Melia

Website: https://www.globalrevenueforum.com/milan

Global Revenue Forum Milan is an international event focused on revenue management in the hotel sector. This event, which takes place in several stages across Europe, offers participants the opportunity to delve into the latest trends and strategies in the revenue management sector.

Tourism events February 2024 – Italy

BIT Milan

Date: February 4-6, 2024

Place: Milano, Allianz Mico

Website: https://bit.fieramilano.it/

BIT Milano it is one of the most important tourism fairs in Italy. This event, held annually, offers a platform for industry professionals to meet, exchange ideas and create new business opportunities in the tourism sector.

Hospitality

Date: February 5-8, 2024

Place: Riva del Garda, Fair

Website: https://hospitalityriva.it/it

Hospitality is the hospitality exhibition, the leading trade fair in the hospitality and catering sector. This event is an unmissable event for operators in the horeca sector and offers the opportunity to discover the latest trends and news in the sector.

Agri & Slow travel Expo

Date: February 16-18, 2024

Place: Bergamo

Website: https://www.agritravelexpo.it/

Agri & Slow travel Expo is a fair that celebrates slow and discovery tourism. This event is both b2b and b2c, offering participants the opportunity to discover the beauty of the territories and travel opportunities linked to rural tourism.

Southern Hospitality

Date: February 21-22, 2024

Place: Napoli, maritime station

Website: https://hospitalitysud.it/

Hospitality Sud is a salon dedicated to the hotel and non-hotel sectors. Organized by Leader Srl, this event offers an important platform for industry operators to meet, exchange ideas and create new business opportunities in the hospitality sector.

Shopping Tourism

Order date: 23 February 2024

Place: Milano

Website: https://www.risposteturismo.it/shopping-tourism-il-forum-italiano/

Shopping Tourism is a forum on shopping tourism in Italy. This event offers an opportunity to support the development of shopping tourism in our country and contribute to its knowledge as a phenomenon with particularly high potential in Italy.

Summit Hospitality

Date: February 23-24, 2024

Place: Lamezia Terme

Website: https://summithospitality.it/

Summit Hospitality is a training course dedicated to Italian hospitality professionals. This event takes place in southern Italy and offers participants the opportunity to deepen their skills and knowledge in the hospitality sector.

TourismA

Date: February 23-25, 2024

Place: Florence, Congress Palace

Website: https://www.tourisma.it/

TourismA is the International Exhibition of Archeology and Cultural Tourism. During this event, participants will have the opportunity to discover the latest news in the cultural tourism sector and create new business opportunities.

BTM Italy

Date: February 27-29, 2024

Place: Bari, Levante Fair

Website: https://btmitalia.it

BTM Italy is an event dedicated to business tourism management. During this event, participants will have the opportunity to meet industry experts, discover the latest trends and create new business opportunities in the tourism sector.

Tourism events March 2024 – Italy

Clia Cruise Week

Date: 11-14 March 2024

Location: GenoVa, Jean Nouvel Pavillon

Website: https://www.cliacruiseweek.com/

Clia Cruise Week First Edition for the Clia Innovation Expo in partnership with Rispetti Turismo and the Clia European Summit. Over 300 international operators in the cruise sector are expected.

BMT Naples

Date:14-16 March 2024

Location: Napoli, Mostra d'Oltremare

Website: https://www.bmtnapoli.com/

27th edition of the Mediterranean Tourism Exchange, organized by Progecta.

DoTourism

Date: 20-22 March 2024

Place: Roma, European University

Website: www.fareturismo.it

FareTurismo is an unmissable event for all those interested in pursuing a career in the tourism sector. This salon offers a wide range of refresher and orientation seminars, start-up presentations and job interview opportunities with leading companies in the sector. The 2024 edition will be the 23rd of its kind, after the 2020 and 2021 editions were canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Duco Travel Summit

Date: 18-22 March 2024

Place: Milano

Website: www.ducotravel.com

The Duco Travel Summit is an event dedicated to the luxury travel sector, which will be held in the vibrant city of Milano. This summit brings together key industry players to discuss the latest trends and opportunities in the luxury market. During the event, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in workshops, conferences and networking meetings with industry experts and influencers.

Tourism events April 2024 – Italy

Travelux Club

Date: 2-6 April 2024

Place: Venice, JW Marriott Venice

Website: www.traveluxclub.com

The Travelux Club is an event dedicated to luxury travel that takes place in the charming city of Venice. This club offers participants the opportunity to discover the latest trends in the luxury sector and establish business relationships with high-level exhibitors. During the event, participants will also have the opportunity to participate in workshops, presentations and networking activities.

TraveExpo

Date: 5-7 April 2024

Place: CDSHOTELS Terrasini – City of the Sea (PA)

Website: www.traveexpo.it

TraveExpo is the 26th edition of the Sicilian Global Tourism Exchange, organized by Logos, publisher of Travelnostop. This event offers a unique platform to discover the latest news in the tourism sector and to meet exhibitors from all over the world. During the fair, participants will have the opportunity to participate in workshops, presentations and networking meetings.

Cycle tourism forum and fair

Date: 5-7 April 2024

Place: Bologna, Dumbo

Website: www.forumcicloturismo.it

The Cycle Tourism Forum and Fair is an event dedicated to lovers of tourism on two wheels. This event offers a unique opportunity to discover new cycling itineraries, meet industry experts and participate in workshops and presentations. April 5th is dedicated to the B2B forum, while April 6th and 7th are open to all cycling tourism enthusiasts.

Discover Italy

Date: 18-19 April 2024

Place: Sestri Levante, former Annunziata convent

Website: www.discoveritalyworkshop.it

Discover Italy is an incoming workshop organized by Givi, where Italian hotels and operators meet a selection of top foreign buyers. The 2024 edition will focus on culture, food and wine, as well as active tourism. During the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to establish business relationships and promote their tourism offers.

Tourism events June 2024 – Italy

The month of June offers a series of unmissable events for tourism professionals. Here are some of them:

WMF – We Make Future

Data: 13-15 June 2024

Location: Bologna, Fair

Website: WMF – We Make Future

The WMF – We Make Future is the largest Italian event dedicated to digital innovation in the tourism sector. This event, which confirmed its winning formula, moves to Bologna and will offer a unique opportunity to discover the latest innovations in the field of technology applied to tourism. FullTravel is media partner of the event.

Tourism events September 2024 – Italy

The month of September offers a series of interesting events for tourism professionals. Here are some of them:

WTE Unesco

Data: 12-14 September 2024

Location: GenoVa

Website: WTE Unesco

The WTE Unesco is a one-of-a-kind event dedicated to the world heritage sites ofUNESCO. This event offers the opportunity to discover the destinations more fascinating and to appreciate their cultural and historical importance. GenoVa it will be the perfect setting for this highly relevant event.

Camper Show

Data: 14-22 September 2024

Location: Parma, Fair

Website: Camper Show

The Salone del Camper is the main event in Italy dedicated to caravaning and outdoor tourism. This fair offers the opportunity to discover the latest innovations in the field of campers and outdoor activities. The city of Parma, with its strategic position in the heart of Italy, will be the perfect choice for this event.

Digital Mice Trends

Data: 16 September 2024

Location: Roma

Digital Mice Trends is a conference event with networking aperitif organized by Qualitytravel. This event offers the opportunity to take stock of digital technologies for events and discover the latest trends in the MICE sector. The suggestive city of Roma it will be the ideal setting for this event.

Tourism events October 2024 – Italy

Hospitality day

Data: 8 October 2024

Location: Rimini, Palacongressi

Website: Hospitality day

Hospitality Day is the main professional hospitality workshop, organized by Teamwork. This event offers the opportunity to discover the latest trends in the hospitality industry and make new connections in the industry. The city of Rimini, with its long tradition in the field of tourism, will be the ideal setting for this event.

TTG Travel Experience

Data: 9-11 October 2024

Location: Rimini, Fair

Website: TTG Travel Experience

The TTG Travel Experience is considered the tourism exhibition of the IEG group and is now in its 61st edition. This event offers the opportunity to discover the latest news in the field of tourism and create new partnerships in the sector. The city of Rimini will be the ideal setting for this important fair.

Hotel

Data: 21-24 October 2024

Location: Bolzano Fiera

Website: https://www.hotel.bz.it/

Hotel is an event dedicated to the hotel industry and gastronomy held at Bolzano Fiera. This event is a meeting point for operators in the hotel sector, offering the opportunity to discover new trends, products and services in the hospitality sector. During the fair, there will also be thematic workshops and seminars held by industry experts.

Stairs Italy

Data: 29-30 October 2024

Location: Florence, Palazzo degli Affari

Website: https://www.scaleitalia.com/

The third Italian edition of Scale Italia, the European event dedicated to property managers of short-term rentals, will be held in Florence, at the Palazzo degli Affari. During the event, participants will have the opportunity to meet industry experts, participate in training sessions and share their experiences with colleagues from different parts of Europe. Scale Italia is an opportunity to deepen your knowledge in the field of short-term rental management and to discover the latest innovations and trends in the sector.

BMTAMore

Data: 31 October – 3 November 2024

Location: Paestum, Next

Website: https://www.bmta.it/

The Archaeological Tourism Exchange (BMTA) will be held in Paestum, at Next. This event is a point of reference for operators in the archaeological and tourism sector, offering the opportunity to discover new things destinations archaeological sites, promote cultural tourism and establish new business connections. During the BMTA, workshops, conferences and guided tours of archaeological sites in the region will be organised.

Tourism events November 2024 – Italy

Living with Tourism Festival

Data: 13-14 November 2024

Location: Rimini, Palacongressi

Website: https://www.viverediturismo.com/

The second edition of the Vivere di Turismo Festival will be held at the Palacongressi in Rimini. This festival is dedicated to non-hotel tourism and offers a unique opportunity to discover new ways of traveling and live authentic experiences. During the event, participants will be able to participate in workshops, conferences and experiential activities, discovering new things destinations and deepening their knowledge in the field of sustainable tourism.

Roots-In

Data: 18-19 November 2024

Location: Matera

Website: https://www.roots-in.com/

The third edition of Roots-In, an event focused on roots tourism, will be held in Matera. This event offers a unique opportunity to explore your origins, discover local traditions and cultures and establish connections with your homeland. During the event, workshops, meetings and experiential activities will be organized to bring out the cultural and historical roots of each participant.

Bitesp

Data: 25-26 November 2024

Location: Venice

Website: www.bitesp.it

International Experiential Tourism Exchange, a B2B event sponsored by ENIT which takes place in Venice

BTO

Data: 27-28 November 2024

Location: Florence, Leopolda station

Website: https://www.buytourismonline.com/

The 16th edition of BTO Be Travel Online, the leading event in Italy in the field of digital tourism, will be held in Florence, near the Leopolda station. This event, promoted by the Region Toscana and by the Chamber of Commerce of Florence, offers a unique opportunity to discover the latest trends in digital tourism, meet industry experts and establish new business connections. During the event, workshops, seminars and discussion panels will be organized to explore the most current issues in the sector.

Tourism events December 2024 – Italy

International tourism fairs 2024

Here are the major events in the travel sector in the world. The dates are updated as communicated by the organizers

Tourism events January 2024 – Abroad

The Thermalies

Date: 19-21 January 2024 (Lyon) / 25-28 January 2024 (Paris)

Place: Lyon, Cité Internationale / Paris, Carrousel du Louvre

Website: https://www.thermalies.com/

Les Thermalies is the leading event in the spa tourism sector. With two appointments, a Lyon and Paris, the event offers participants the opportunity to discover the latest trends in the spa tourism sector and delve into the business opportunities in this growing sector.

Fitur

Date: 24-28 January 2024

Place: Madrid, Fair

Website: https://www.ifema.es/fitur

Fitur is the leading B2B tourism trade fair for Spanish-speaking markets. This event offers participants the opportunity to meet industry experts, discover the latest news and create new business opportunities in the tourism sector.

Tourism events March 2024 – Abroad

ITB Berlin

Date: 5-7 March 2024

Place: Berlin, Fair

Website: https://www.itb.com/en/

ITB Berlin Europe's largest tourism fair is committed to maintaining its international leadership.

B-Travel

Date: 15-17 March 2024

Place: Barcelona, Montjuic Enclosure

Website: www.b-travel.com
B-Travel is one of the most important tourism exhibitions that takes place in Barcelona. This event offers a unique platform to discover the latest trends in the tourism sector and to meet exhibitors from all over the world. During the show, visitors will have the opportunity to participate in presentations, workshops and networking meetings with industry experts and professionals.

MITT Moscow

Date: 19-21 March 2024

Place: Moscow, Crocus Expo

Website: www.mitt.ru

MY Moscow, the Russian market marketplace, is an event of great importance for professionals in the tourism sector. This fair offers a unique platform to meet exhibitors from all over the world and discover the latest news in the industry. However, it is important to keep in mind that the participation of European buyers may depend on the resolution of ongoing conflicts.

Tourism events April 2024 – Abroad

Date: 24-26 April 2024

Place: Almaty

Website: www.kitf.kz

KITF is the 22nd edition of the KAZAKHSTAN INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION «TOURISM & TRAVEL», an event that is gaining ever greater international importance. This fair offers a unique opportunity to discover the latest news in the tourism sector and to meet exhibitors from all over the world. During the event, participants will also have the opportunity to participate in workshops, presentations and networking meetings.

Tourism events May 2024 – Abroad

The month of May offers several opportunities for tourism professionals around the world. Here are some of the notable fairs and events:

International Pow Wow

Data: 3-7 May 2024

Location: Los Angeles Convention Center

Website: International Pow Wow

The International Pow Wow is the flagship event in the United States dedicated to tourism. This highly relevant event brings together industry professionals from all over the world to promote their destinations and create new business opportunities. The Los Angeles Convention Center will be the perfect stage for this important occasion.

Arabian Travel Market

Data: 6-9 May 2024

Location: Dubai, World Trade Center

Website: Arabian Travel Market

The Arabian Travel Market is the Middle Eastern edition of the World Travel Market and will celebrate its thirtieth anniversary in 2024. This event brings together key players in the Middle East tourism sector to present their destinations and the latest news. The World Trade Center in Dubai will be the perfect location for this celebration.

ILTM Latin America

Data: 7-10 May 2024

Location: St. Paul

Website: ILTM Latin America

ILTM Latin America is a South American stage of the International Luxury Travel Market. This prestigious event attracts the main operators in the luxury tourism sector, offering the opportunity to create partnerships and discover new products and services. The vibrant city of Sao Paulo will be the ideal setting for this important event.

IMEX Frankfurt

Data: 14-16 May 2024

Location: Messefrankfurt

Website: IMEX Frankfurt

IMEX Frankfurt is considered the beating heart of the European Meeting Industry. This fair offers the opportunity to meet key players in the events and meetings industry, make new connections and discover the latest trends. Messe Frankfurt will be the perfect location for this highly relevant event.

ITB CHINA21

Data: 27-29 May 2024

Location: Shanghai

Website: http://www.itb-china.com/

The Chinese market is continuously growing. An ever-increasing number of tourists come to Europe to spend their holidays.

Tourism events June 2024 – Abroad

Travel Tech Show

Data: 19-20 June 2024

Location: LondonExcel

Website: Travel Tech Show

The Travel Tech Show is the main European event dedicated to technology in the tourism sector. This trade show brings together leading companies in the technology sector, offering the opportunity to discover the latest innovations and emerging trends. London, with its dynamism and strategic position, will be the perfect choice for this highly relevant event.

Tourism events September 2024 – Abroad

IFTM Top Yield

Order date: 17-19 September 2024

Location: Paris, Porte de Versailles

Website: https://www.iftm.fr/

One of the flagship tourism events in France is the IFTM Top Resa, which will be held in Paris, at the Porte de Versailles. This fair involves 170 destinations, 1400 exhibitors and attracts around 30 thousand visitors. It is the ideal opportunity to discover the latest trends in the tourism and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) sectors. During the event, participants will be able to meet industry experts, participate in seminars and workshops and discover new business opportunities.

Luxury Hospitality Conference

Order date: 17-19 September 2024

Location: Milano, Melia

Website: https://www.luxuryhospitalityconference.it/

The third edition of the Luxury Hospitality Conference will be held at Melia Milano. This event is dedicated to the luxury hospitality market and offers a unique opportunity to explore new trends, innovations and experiences in the sector. During the conference, leading industry experts will share their knowledge and success stories, providing industry players with valuable insights to improve their luxury service offering.

Tourism Expo Japan

Order date: 26-29 September 2024

Location: Tokyo

Website: https://www.t-expo.jp/en/

The reference tourism fair in Japan, the Tourism Expo Japan, will return to Tokyo. This event is an excellent opportunity to discover the beauties of Japan and to establish contacts with sector operators from all over the world. During the fair, exhibitors from various countries will be present destinations tourist of Japan, offering visitors the opportunity to discover new places to visit and new experiences to live.

Tourism events October 2024 – Abroad

The month of October offers a wide range of fairs and events dedicated to tourism. Here are some of them:

Imex America

Data: 7-10 October 2024

Location: Las Vegas, Mandalay Bay

Website: Imex America

Imex America is considered the largest American trade fair for meetings, events and incentive travel. This event offers the opportunity to meet the main players in the sector and discover the latest trends in the field of events and meetings. The vibrant city of Las Vegas will be the ideal setting for this major trade show.

Tourism events November 2024 – Abroad

Also in the month of November, there will be numerous events and fairs dedicated to tourism. Here are some of the most relevant events of the month.

WTM London

Data: 5-7 November 2024

Location: London

Website: https://london.wtm.com/

The World Travel Market (WTM) 2024 edition a London will have as its slogan “Travel has the power to change the world and you have the power to change travel“. This event is a unique opportunity to discover the latest trends in the tourism sector, meet industry experts and establish new business connections. During the fair, workshops, seminars and presentations will be organized to provide participants with valuable information and networking opportunities.

IBM World

Data: 19-21 November 2024

Location: Barcelona

Website: https://www.ibtmworld.com/

Back to Barcelona the global meeting industry event, IBMM World. This event brings together 2500 exhibitors and as many buyers from all over the world, offering a unique opportunity to establish new business connections in the meetings and events sector. During IBTM World, one-to-one meetings, networking sessions and presentations will be organized to provide participants with the best business opportunities.

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Professional journalist, former reporter for "La Gazzetta del Mezzogiorno", she specializes in travel, food, music and technologies. She is co-founder of the communication and digital PR agency FullPress Agency, she is the managing director of FullTravel.it, a travel magazine and of "VerdeGusto", as well as two other magazines. She is the author of “Digital Travel” and “Digital Food”, the fourth and fifth books respectively, for Flaccovio Editore. Digital Travel & Food Specialist, she is a consultant and teacher in training courses and is the delegate for the SOUTH and Islands of the Italian Travel Press (ITP).

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