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DHAKA: The three-day international tourism fair, Bangladesh Travel and Tourism Fair (BTTF) 2026, will begin at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre in Dhaka on Thursday and continue until Saturday.
The 14th edition of the fair is being organised by the Tour Operators Association of Bangladesh (TOAB).
The details of the event were announced at a press conference at the Crowne Plaza Dhaka Airport on Tuesday, chaired by TOAB President Mohammad Hanif.
Following 13 successful editions, this year’s fair will be held under the theme “AI-Powered Tourism, Sustainable Destinations”. The event aims to promote tourism through modern technology and artificial intelligence, encourage environmentally friendly travel and strengthen global connectivity.
Tourism representatives and organisations from more than 20 countries, including Nepal, India, Singapore, the Maldives, the Philippines, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, China, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Thailand, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia and Azerbaijan, are expected to participate. US-Bangla Airlines is the title sponsor.
The fair is expected to feature more than 200 booths and stalls, over 220 exhibitors, more than 250 qualified buyers and over 2,500 trade visitors. Organisers also expect more than 60,000 visitors.
With participation from more than 200 airlines, hotels and tour operators, the event will offer a major platform for tourism businesses, buyers and industry professionals to explore commercial opportunities and establish partnerships.
TOAB President Mohammad Hanif said BTTF had developed into one of South Asia’s leading tourism platforms through its 13 successful editions.
He said the fair would help showcase Bangladesh’s domestic tourism industry internationally while facilitating business-to-business networking with global brands and creating new commercial opportunities.
The event is receiving support from the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism, the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, the National Skills Development Authority, Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation, the Bangladesh Tourism Board, Tourist Police Bangladesh and the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry.
Biman Bangladesh Airlines is the airline partner, while Crowne Plaza Dhaka Airport is the platinum hospitality partner. Sabre is the global distribution system (GDS) partner, Opus Communications Ltd the payment partner and MO360iCET the technology partner.
Other partners include Convoy Service as transport partner, Maestro as digital partner, Panorama PC Creators and Ruchi as audio-visual partners, and the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre as venue partner.
