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Seychelles Heads to TTG Travel Experience 2026
The Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) is set to strengthen its presence in the Italian market as it participates in TTG Travel Experience 2026, taking place from 14 to 16 October in Rimini, Italy.
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Welcoming the World to Seychelles – Celebrating World Tourism Day!
The Seychelles Tourism Board marked World Tourism Day on Sunday 27 September, with a special welcome for visitors arriving at the Seychelles International Airport.
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Seychelles Wins Double Honours at World Travel Awards 2026
Seychelles has once again secured top honours at the World Travel Awards (WTA), winning two prestigious titles at the 2026 ceremony held on Sunday 27 September in the Maldives.
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Seychelles Tourism Board strengthens trade engagement at GlobeMeets 2026
The Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) participated in the GlobeMeets B2B Networking Event in Istanbul, Turkey, strengthening relationships with travel trade professionals and showcasing Seychelles as a diverse destination offering experiences beyond its traditional honeymoon appeal.
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French trade partners position Seychelles for 2027 as destination concludes IFTM Top Resa
Seychelles has concluded three days at IFTM Top Resa in Paris, with several major French tour operators indicating they will position the destination as a strategic long-haul option in their 2027 programmes.
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Condor confirms year-round Frankfurt–Seychelles service
German airline Condor has confirmed that its weekly non-stop service between Frankfurt and Seychelles will operate year-round, with the first resumed flight arriving on 19 September 2026.
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Seychelles at IFTM Top Resa to strengthen French market presence
Seychelles is once again at IFTM Top Resa, one of Europe’s leading tourism trade shows, taking place in Paris from September 15 to 17, as the destination continues to strengthen its presence in the important French market and reinforce partnerships with the European travel trade.
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Seychelles Reinforces Middle East Market Presence at ATM 2026
Seychelles is participating in the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 in Dubai as part of its continued engagement across the Middle East.
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Emirates and Seychelles Tourism Board Renew Strategic Partnership to Drive Tourism Growth
Airline contributes to increase in tourist arrivals to reach 400,000 in 2025, more than doubling from 2021 levels.
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Seychelles sees encouraging signs of tourism recovery
Seychelles is showing encouraging signs of recovery following the disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict, with July and August both recording higher visitor arrivals than the same months last year.
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Marketing activities · 2026
A year of Seychelles around the world.
Explore Seychelles Tourism Board fairs, roadshows, workshops and industry events planned across our international markets.
Dates marked TBA or TBC are still being finalised.
January
10 activities
08th - 11thTrade eventSalon International de la Plongée Sous-Marine
Paris, France
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The Salon International de la Plongee Consumer fair is the unmissable annual event for scuba diving professionals and amateurs alike with the main focus being on diving.
10th - 11thTrade eventThe Adventure Travel Show
London, United Kingdom
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The Adventure Travel Show is the main consumer travel show focusing on adventure, encompassing everything from UK-based adventures, through to exploring jungles, mountains, rivers and deserts across every continent.
15th - 18thTrade eventMATKA Travel Fair
Helsinki, Finland
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Matka Travel Fair attracts over 50,000 consumers annually, including nearly 13,000 travel industry professionals. The first two days of the five-day event are open to professionals and the media. The event kicks off the travel year, bringing together industry experts and affluent consumers at the Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre.
21st - 25thTrade eventFITUR
Madrid, Spain
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One of the world's leading trade fairs taking place in Madrid. This global event brings together tourism professionals and key industry players, providing a platform for strategic networking, business discussion an destination promotion
23th - 25thTrade eventHoliday World Show Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
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Holiday World Show Dublin is the biggest single event in travel and tourism Ireland, providing the unique opportunity to meet with over 2,000 industry professionals.
27thWorkshopTravel News Market
Denmark
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Travel News Market Denmark is a table-top travel trade workshop, bringing together international travel and tourism suppliers with Danish outbound.
29th Jan - 01st FebTrade eventDestinations Travel Show
London, United Kingdom
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UK's largest and longest running travel event showcasing 600 travel brands featuring at destinations. Its a unique opportunity to tap in-depth knowledge of the hundreds of experts.
30th Jan - 01st FebTrade eventSalon Tourissima Lille
Lille, France
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This would be the 35th edition of this consumer fair in Lille, the biggest city at the northern tip of France and the main city of the European Metropolis. Tourissima is the biggest travel show in the north of France and it also attracts the neighbouring Belgium public (less than 30min away by train). The 3 days fair focuses a lot on holidays, camping, activities at sea, hiking, for family, friends and couples which is the ideal target audience for potential business.
TBATrade eventSalon Festivitas
Mulhouse, France
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The FestiVitas show in Mulhouse is a show for three types of passions, a combination of Tourism, gastronomy and oenology, such is the concept of the Festivitas show at the Parc des Expositions in Mulhouse.
TBATrade eventBaltics Fair
Estonia and Latvia
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Trade fairs in the Baltics
February
11 activities
05th - 07thTrade eventOTM Mumbai
Mumbai, India
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OTM Mumbai -OTM is the leading travel trade show in India and Asia
05th -07thTrade eventEMITT Trade Fair
Istanbul, Turkey
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East Mediterranean International Travel & Tourism Exhibition is one of the fifth travel and tourism exhibition in the world and the leading event in Turkey and its region.
20th - 22ndTrade eventDanish Travel Show
Herning, Denmark
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Danish Travel Show is Scandinavia's largest source of inspiration for new and exciting travel experiences. Get inspired by the 1000+ exhibitors, 3500+ travel experts, and over 200 travel presentations when designing your dream vacation, whether it's in Denmark, under the southern sun, or in exotic destinations.
23rd - 25thRoadshowSeychelles UK Roadshow
United Kingdom
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Annual First quater UK roadshow. Cities TBC
27thIndustry eventUnite Indian Ocean & Middle East
London, United Kingdom
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The ''must do'' event for UK and European based tour operators and selected agents, and Indian Ocean & Middle Eastern suppliers, tourist boards, hoteliers, representation companies, airlines, ground handlers etc.
28th Feb - 01st MarTrade eventTravel & Adventure Show
South Florida, USA
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The Travel & Adventure Show is a popular consumer exhibition taking place annually in different US cities. It focuses on leisure and experimental travel and has become an important exhibition for those who wishes to meet with consumers that has the potential and buying power to travel internationally.
TBARoadshowTTR spring Road show
Northern Ireland
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3 city Roadshow in Northern Ireland organised by TTR Media
TBATrade eventMALT Congress
UAE
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This exclusive event offers a unique opportunity for carefully arranged meetings that drive exceptional ROI and build lasting partnerships. Over two days, experience refined networking and valuable collaborations within the Middle East's thriving travel market.
TBATrade eventTBO Events
Riyadh
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This premier event provides an incredible platform to showcase Seychelles to over 300 top-tier travel agents, build strategic connections, and promote exclusive travel offerings for the upcoming season.
TBAWorkshopICARION Workshops
TBC
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Workshops in collaboration wit Icarion TO and Indian Ocean Partners
TBAWorkshopSeychelles Workshop in Minsk
Minsk, Russia
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Seychelles Workshop with Trade partners in Minsk
March
9 activities
03rd - 05thTrade eventITB Berlin
Berlin, Germany
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ITB Berlin is a three-day event aimed at showcasing companies, trade visitors, consumers and media.. As in previous years, the internationally renowned ITB Berlin Convention will take place live parallel with the exhibition on the Berlin Exhibition Grounds, with selected sessions live-streamed on itb.com. Virtual services surrounding the live show will round off events.
06th - 06thTrade eventSalon Mahana
Lyon, France
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The Mahana Tourism Fair in Lyon sets up every year to offer you the latest destinations departing from Lyon, exceptional stays, cruises of all kinds, sensational or more peaceful activities to do according to your desires (hikes, bike rides, wine tourism, etc.). For 3 days, 200 professional exhibitors are present in the different areas of the show (bargains area, wine tourism, cruise village and thalassotherapy offer) to guide you in your search for the trip of your dreams (nearly 250 destinations).
07th - 08thTrade eventTravel & Adventure Show
Los Angeles, USA
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The Travel & Adventure Show is a popular consumer exhibition taking place annually in different US cities. It focuses on leisure and experimental travel and has become an important exhibition for those who wishes to meet with consumers that has the potential and buying power to travel internationally.
10th - 12thRoadshowSouthern Cross Roadshow
Madrid and Barcelona
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Annual Southern Cross Luxury Workshop, held in Madrid and Barcelona. The event provide Seychelles with the opportunity to showcase its offering to over 2200 travel agencies, enhancing brand visibility and creating networking opportunities
12th - 15th MarchTrade eventSalon Destination Nature
Paris, France
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This will be the 38th editon of the Destination Nature fair organised in Paris. It is targeted at both Trade and consumer and it is specialised in nature, trekking, hiking. The fair has been known to reach more than 60,000 visitors per year. As Seychelles is a destination for this specific niche market, it would be the ideal fair to participate in.
20th - 22ndTrade eventTravelXpo
Oslo, Norway
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TravelXpo is Norway's premier travel and Toursim exhibition being one of the most largest and most influential gathering for the travel industry in the region.
TBAWorkshopALTS Workshop
Czech Republic
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3-day B2B workshop
TBARoadshowSeychelles Roadshow
Serbia, Croatia, Slovakia
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Roadshow in the Balkans region
TBAWorkshopHigh End Sales Call
China
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Tourism Seychelles (TS) will be conducting its yearly high-end sales calls in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Chengdu. Based on the high demand from Seychelles' luxury properties and DMCs, Tourism Seychelles will also be welcoming them to join the sales calls in introducing/connecting with the agents. Ultimately consolidate TS’ and Seychelles Trade partner's relationship within the high-end market and increasing the number premium and travel savvy Chinese visitors.
April
5 activities
13th - 15thTrade eventWTM Africa
Cape Town, South Africa
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WTM Africa is an established travel and tourism show where global travel professionals gather for three days to conduct business. As the only inbound and outbound travel show on the continent WTM Africa features a large-scale exhibition, valuable networking sessions and educational programmes, all of which enhance tourism and travel from Africa.
TBARoadshowDong Travel Luxury Roadshow
China
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Sanya DONG Luxury Travel Collection, founded in 2015 to meet the increasing needs of personalized high-quality travel services in China and Asia. It is an exclusive, by invitation-only network of high-end travel agencies, luxury concierge services, corporate companies and individual contractors in Asia focusing on Greater China’s luxury travel inbound and outbound markets.
TBATrade eventSalon Marriage
Réunion
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The International Wedding Fair is the biggest Trade and consumer fair targeting the niche market of weddings and honeymooners. The 14th edition will take place in the city of Saint denis. Over 50 exhibits participated in the fair and targets over 10000 visitors. ST will partner with travel Trade professional Anthurium Tourisme.
TBAWorkshopICARION Workshops
TBC
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Workshops in collaboration with Icarion TO and Indian Ocean Partners
TBARoadshowTTR Baltics Roadshow
Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia
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Roadshow in the Baltics
May
7 activities
04th - 07thIndustry eventILTM Latin America
Sao Paolo, Brazil
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ILTM is the the most important luxury tourism event held in Latin America, focused on high end products.
11th - 14thTrade eventAfrica's Travel Indaba
Durban, South Africa
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Travel and tourism expo in Durban.
26th - 28thTrade eventITB China
China
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ITB China connects us with a diverse range of trade partners, including wholesalers, luxury agents, MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) professionals, as well as specialists in eco-tourism and cultural/community-based tourism.
TBATrade eventSalon internationale du Tourisme et de Loisir Ocean Indien
Réunion
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First edition of Salon International du "Tourism et Loisir de L'oecan indien". The consumer fair will take place in the city of Saint Denis. 200 professionals and 15,000 visitors are being targeted. Open for a maximum two hotel partners.
TBAWorkshopICARION Workshops
TBC
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Workshops in collaboration wit Icarion TO and Indian Ocean Partners
TBARoadshowTourism Seychelles India Roadshow
Delhi, Ahmedabad & Mumbai, India
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The event will give you the opportunity to connect with travel professionals from the selected 3 cities of India via a series of one-on-one meetings
TBARoadshowChina Roadshow
China
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Tourism Seychelles (TS) will be conducting its China yearly 1st tier 4 cities workshops. Alternate cities (start with SH, BJ, GZ, SZ & CD and then alternate with other 1st tier cities with potential) every year. The event will gather between 25 – 30 Pax consisting of tour operators, travel agencies and wholesalers.
June
8 activities
04th - 07thTrade eventSeoul International Trade Fair (SITF)
Seoul, South Korea
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SITF is the only international travel fair in South Korea where official travel organizations at home and abroad participate.
29th June - 02nd JulyTrade eventILTM Singapore
Singapore
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Four days of high quality pre-scheduled appointments, educational sessions, networking and invaluable exposure sum up the ILTM Asia pacific experience.
09th - 11thRoadshowSouth Africa Roadshow 2025
Cape Town, Durban & Johannesburg
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Yearly roadshow held in South Africa targeting the main cities of Johannesburg, Cape Twon & Durban.
TBATrade eventTravel News Market Finland
Helsinki, Finland
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Travel News Market is the leading B2B travel event in Nordics bringing together international travel suppliers with the Nordics outbound market.
TBAIndustry eventExperience Africa
London, United Kingdom
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The opportunity to connect with buyers from the UK, Europe and beyond looking to expand their Africa offerings.
TBATrade eventITM International Tourism Fair (combine with Destination Training with Travel Agents in Madagascar
Madagascar
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The 10th edition International Tourism Fair Madagascar( ITM) is a combination of B2B and B2C events. ITM is a vanilla island event. The B2B is a platform for networking with international and local Travel Trade professionals. The B2C event is for vanilla Islands countries to promote the destination with consumers. ITM targets 300 exhibits and 18000 visitors.
TBATrade eventTravel Holiday & Leisure Expo
Mauritius
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A Business-to-consumer ( B2C) Travel Fair showcasing a wide range of travel products, services and destination.
TBAIndustry eventSeychelles VIP Evenings
Prague, Warsaw, Budapest
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Top Sellers Evenings
July
1 activity
TBAWorkshopSeychelles Dedicated Summer Events
Moscow & St Petersburg
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Seychelles Summer workshops
August
1 activity
TBATrade eventSalon du Prêt à Partir
Mauritius
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The biggest travel fair in the Indian Ocean grouping over 200 exhibits. The 10th edition Salon du Prêt à Partir takes place in the city of Port Louis. Over 100 travel exhibits are present and target over 40,000 visitors. ST will be in partnership with Air Seychelles.
September
10 activities
14th - 17thTrade eventArabian Travel Market
UAE
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Arabian Travel Market is a travel and tourism b2b event unlocking business potential within the Middle East for inbound and outbound tourism professionals.
15th - 17thTrade eventSalon B2B- IFTM Top Resa
France, Paris
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Major Trade fair in France,for tourism and travel professionals. IFTM Top Resa reinvents itself with each edition to remain a reference show in the tourism industry, innovative and closer to the market with new products and future trends.
17th - 18thTrade eventWorld Travel Exhibition (WTE)
Miami, USA
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WTE Miami is an international travel and tourism expo that offers a platform to generate new business opportunities. WTE provides exhibitors and attendees the ability to meet and connect with travel industry professionals and discover unique destinations. The event provides opportunities for one-on-one meetings with key decision makers, an ideal platform to launch new products, generate new sales leads, gather market intelligence, develop new relationships and amplify brand visibility.
26th SeptemberRoadshowAviareps Roadshow
Bucharest, Romania & Sofia, Bulgaria
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B2B workshops
TBARoadshowSeychelles Nordics Roadshow 2026
Norway, Sweden, Finland
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Annual Seychelles roadshow in 3 cities in Nordics
TBATrade eventTBO Events
Doha & Dubai
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This premier event provides an incredible platform to showcase Seychelles to over 300 top-tier travel agents, build strategic connections, and promote exclusive travel offerings for the upcoming season.
TBAWorkshopSeychelles Seminar Brunch
Moscow, Russia
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Training Workshops
TBARoadshowChina Visitor Summit (CVS)
Dubai, UAE
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China Visitor Summit (CVS) is a trade only B2B one-to-one pre-scheduled Roadshow with focus on some of the most qualified Travel Agents, Tour Operators, MICE Managers, Corporate Travel Planners, Luxury Travel Agents and OTAs. CVS is 2 days of 54 pre-scheduled appointments, China training day, networking and invaluable exposure
29th, 30th & 01st OctRoadshowSeychelles Roadshow - ITALY
Rome, Naples and Florence
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STB Italy will be conducting its yearly B2B Roadshow in 3 cities. The event will gather travel agencies and wholesalers to meet DMC, hotel & resorts, Tour operators and airlines.
TBATrade eventTourism Expo Japan (TEJ)
Tokyo, Japan
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Tourism Expo Japan (TEJ) is the only exhibition that allows for promotion to industry professionals, media, and the general public at the same time.
October
6 activities
14th - 16thTrade eventTTG Travel Experience
Rimini, Italy
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TTG Travel experience is Italy's key B2B platform for the promotion of global Tourism. It is the major travel trade fair in Italy to meet partners, tour operators, travel agencies, airlines and medias.
21st - 23rdTrade eventITB Asia
Singapore
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Trade Fair in Singapore
27th - 29thRoadshowSeychelles UK Roadshow
United Kingdom
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2nd Annual Seychelles roadshow in UK. Cities to be confirmed.
TBATrade eventQuality Travel Fair
Copenhagen, Denmark
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Consumer Travel Fair in Copenhagen targeting luxury comsumers
TBAWorkshopNEKERA Trade Day & Gala
TBA
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B2B Workshop with 250 agents followed by gala dinner for top suppliers
03RD - 31STIndustry eventFestival Kreol 2026
Seychelles
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The 41st edition of the Festival Kreol 2026 invites us to share, celebrate and create our moments - moments that bring together our people, our identity and the living spirit of "Kreolite".
November
3 activities
03rd - 05thTrade eventWorld Travel Market
London, United Kingdom
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WTM London is home to the world's travel trade - the most influential travel and tourism event globally, bringing together the international leisure travel community.
12thTrade eventTravel News Market
Stockholm, Sweden
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Travel News Market is the leading B2B travel event in Sweden bringing together international travel suppliers with the Scandinavian outbound market.
17th - 19thTrade eventIBTM Trade Fair
Barcelona
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IBTM is the leading global event for meetings and event industry. It provide a platform to the global community with the inspiration and business connections
December
1 activity
02nd - 04thTrade eventIzmir Travel Fair
Izmir, Turkey
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January
10 activities
Dates to be confirmed2
- Salon FestivitasMulhouse, France
- Baltics FairEstonia and Latvia
February
13 activities
Dates to be confirmed5
- TTR spring Road showNorthern Ireland
- MALT CongressUAE
- TBO EventsRiyadh
- ICARION WorkshopsTBC
- Seychelles Workshop in MinskMinsk, Russia
March
10 activities
Dates to be confirmed3
- ALTS WorkshopCzech Republic
- Seychelles RoadshowSerbia, Croatia, Slovakia
- High End Sales CallChina
April
5 activities
Dates to be confirmed4
- Dong Travel Luxury RoadshowChina
- Salon MarriageRéunion
- ICARION WorkshopsTBC
- TTR Baltics RoadshowLithuania, Latvia, Estonia
May
7 activities
Dates to be confirmed4
- Salon internationale du Tourisme et de Loisir Ocean IndienRéunion
- ICARION WorkshopsTBC
- Tourism Seychelles India RoadshowDelhi, Ahmedabad & Mumbai, India
- China RoadshowChina
June
8 activities
Dates to be confirmed5
- Travel News Market FinlandHelsinki, Finland
- Experience AfricaLondon, United Kingdom
- ITM International Tourism Fair (combine with Destination Training with Travel Agents in MadagascarMadagascar
- Travel Holiday & Leisure ExpoMauritius
- Seychelles VIP EveningsPrague, Warsaw, Budapest
July
2 activities
Dates to be confirmed1
- Seychelles Dedicated Summer EventsMoscow & St Petersburg
August
1 activity
Dates to be confirmed1
- Salon du Prêt à PartirMauritius
September
10 activities
Dates to be confirmed5
- Seychelles Nordics Roadshow 2026Norway, Sweden, Finland
- TBO EventsDoha & Dubai
- Seychelles Seminar BrunchMoscow, Russia
- China Visitor Summit (CVS)Dubai, UAE
- Tourism Expo Japan (TEJ)Tokyo, Japan
October
7 activities
Dates to be confirmed2
- Quality Travel FairCopenhagen, Denmark
- NEKERA Trade Day & GalaTBA
November
3 activities
December
1 activity
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