Indonesia Joins Brunei, Japan, Germany, India, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Greece, Maldives, South Africa and Türkiye as Travel Meet Asia 2026 Expands Jakarta Into a Leading Hub for Tourism, Business Networking and Regional Travel Innovation: Exclusive

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Travel Meet Asia (TMA) 2026 is set to strengthen Southeast Asia’s position as one of the world’s fastest-growing tourism and travel business hubs as Jakarta prepares to welcome thousands of industry professionals on 23–24 June 2026. The leading B2B travel trade exhibition will open with a 20 percent increase in net exhibition area, reflecting rising international demand for business networking, tourism investment, destination promotion and travel technology collaboration across Asia-Pacific. The expanded event reinforces Indonesia’s growing influence in regional tourism while creating new commercial opportunities for destinations, hospitality companies, airlines, travel agencies and digital travel providers.

This year’s edition also highlights stronger regional cooperation with Brunei Darussalam serving as the Official Partner Country, promoting its Visit Brunei 2027 campaign to international buyers and tourism stakeholders. With exhibitors representing Asia, Europe, Africa and the Middle East, along with hundreds of qualified buyers and industry experts, Travel Meet Asia 2026 is expected to accelerate tourism partnerships, encourage cross-border investment and support the long-term growth of leisure travel, MICE tourism, hospitality innovation and destination marketing throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

Travel Meet Asia 2026 Expands Its Regional Tourism Footprint

Travel Meet Asia 2026 will take place in Jakarta from 23 to 24 June 2026, featuring a 20 percent larger exhibition area than the previous edition. Organized by Messe Berlin Asia Pacific and powered by ITB Asia together with the Association of the Indonesian Tours and Travel Agencies (ASITA), the event continues to strengthen its reputation as one of Southeast Asia’s leading business-to-business travel exhibitions.

The expansion reflects increasing participation from international tourism organizations, destination marketing agencies, hotel groups, travel technology companies, airlines and tour operators seeking stronger commercial partnerships across Asia-Pacific.

Indonesia Strengthens Its Position as a Regional Tourism Business Hub

Indonesia continues to emerge as one of Southeast Asia’s most attractive tourism markets, supported by increasing international connectivity, government initiatives and private sector investment. Travel Meet Asia serves as a gateway connecting global travel companies with Indonesia’s expanding tourism ecosystem while encouraging long-term regional collaboration.

The partnership between Messe Berlin Asia Pacific and ASITA ensures strong engagement from domestic tourism businesses alongside international exhibitors, creating valuable opportunities for networking, investment discussions and destination promotion.

Brunei Darussalam Promotes Visit Brunei 2027

A major highlight of the 2026 edition is Brunei Darussalam’s participation as the Official Partner Country. The country will showcase Visit Brunei 2027, its flagship tourism campaign designed to increase global visitor arrivals by promoting authentic cultural heritage, eco-tourism experiences, pristine rainforests and community-based tourism.

Senior government representatives from Indonesia and Brunei will participate in the official opening ceremony, reflecting growing regional cooperation aimed at strengthening tourism development, economic growth and international connectivity throughout Southeast Asia.

International Participation Demonstrates Global Industry Confidence

Travel Meet Asia 2026 brings together tourism suppliers and destinations from multiple continents, highlighting the event’s expanding international influence.

Participating destinations include Japan, Germany, Indonesia, Brunei Darussalam, Vietnam, Greece, Uganda, Singapore, Turkmenistan, Maldives, India, Malaysia, Spain, Finland, South Africa, China and Türkiye.

International brands participating include Accor, Bintan Resorts, Sky View Igloos Resort, SUNRATE and WOW Borneo, representing hospitality, resort development, travel finance and destination experiences.

Networking Events Create New Business Opportunities

Beyond the exhibition floor, Travel Meet Asia 2026 offers an extensive networking programme that enables tourism professionals to establish partnerships and explore commercial opportunities.

The schedule includes a Pre-Event Welcome Dinner hosted by ASITA and Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism, Product Update and Networking Lunch hosted by Brunei Tourism, networking receptions, buyer lunches and multiple business engagement sessions designed to encourage collaboration between international suppliers and regional travel buyers.

These events are expected to generate new tourism partnerships, destination promotions and investment discussions across leisure tourism, MICE travel, hospitality and travel technology.

Industry Experts Share Future Tourism Strategies

The conference programme features more than 40 industry leaders discussing major developments influencing global tourism.

Topics include destination competitiveness, digital transformation, hospitality innovation, aviation development, travel technology, sustainable tourism, market expansion and the future of Asia-Pacific tourism.

Senior executives from Archipelago International Hotels, Brunei Tourism, Preferred Hotels & Resorts, tiket.com, Indonesia Exhibitions Companies Associations and InJourney Aviation Services will provide practical insights into emerging industry trends and business opportunities.

Why Travel Meet Asia Matters for Global Tourism

Travel Meet Asia has evolved into one of Southeast Asia’s most influential travel trade events by bringing together governments, tourism boards, travel businesses, hotel groups, technology providers and destination marketers under one platform.

Its continued expansion demonstrates strong confidence in Asia-Pacific’s tourism recovery while supporting business growth, investment, destination marketing and sustainable regional tourism development.

As international travel demand continues to rise, Jakarta is reinforcing its role as an important meeting point for the global travel industry.

Travel Meet Asia 2026 at a Glance

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Travel Meet Asia 2026?
Travel Meet Asia 2026 is a leading B2B travel trade exhibition connecting tourism businesses, destinations, buyers and industry professionals across Asia-Pacific.

2. Where will Travel Meet Asia 2026 be held?
The event will take place in Jakarta, Indonesia.

3. When is the exhibition scheduled?
Travel Meet Asia 2026 will be held on 23–24 June 2026.

4. Who organizes the event?
The exhibition is organized by Messe Berlin Asia Pacific together with ITB Asia and ASITA.

5. Which country is the Official Partner Country?
Brunei Darussalam is the Official Partner Country for the 2026 edition.

6. What is Visit Brunei 2027?
It is Brunei Darussalam’s international tourism campaign promoting culture, heritage, nature and authentic travel experiences.

7. How much has the exhibition expanded?
The event has increased its net exhibition area by 20 percent compared with the previous edition.

8. Which sectors are represented?
The exhibition covers leisure travel, MICE, hospitality, travel technology, destination marketing and corporate travel.

9. How many exhibitors are expected?
More than 100 exhibitors from Asia, Europe, Africa and the Middle East are expected to participate.

10. Why is Travel Meet Asia important for tourism?
The event strengthens international tourism partnerships, encourages business networking, promotes destination marketing and supports sustainable growth across the Asia-Pacific travel industry.

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