3-Day Tourism Fair Begins; Theme 'AI Powered Tourism, Sustainable Destination'

A 3-day Bangladesh Travel and Tourism Fair began on Thursday 29 Oct 2026 at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre.

Bangladesh's largest international tourism fair, the Bangladesh Travel and Tourism Fair (BTTF) 2026, organised by the Tour Operators Association of Bangladesh (TOAB), has officially opened today. The three-day fair was inaugurated on Thursday (29 October) at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre (BCFCC) in Agargaon, Dhaka.

The theme for BTTF 2026 is ‘AI Powered Tourism, Sustainable Destination’. The fair aims to develop the tourism sector by harnessing modern technology and artificial intelligence, promote eco-friendly tourism, and strengthen global connectivity. Partner countries for this edition are Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines and Nepal.

The fair was inaugurated at 11:00 am with Dr. Nurun Nahar Chowdhury, NDC, Secretary of the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism, as Chief Guest. The fair will remain open to visitors daily from 11 AM to 8 PM through 31 October.

Special Guests at the inauguration included Special Guests at the inauguration included Dr. Nazneen Kawshar Chowdhury, Executive Chairman (Secretary) of the National Skills Development Authority (NSDA);   Md. Shamimuzzaman, Chairman of Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation; Barrister Mutasim Billah Faruqui, CEO of Bangladesh Tourism Board; G M Azizur Rahman, Additional IGP of Bangladesh Tourist Police; Nina P. Coinolet, Ambassador of the Philippines to Bangladesh; Imran Haider, High Commissioner of Pakistan to Bangladesh; Ghanshyam Bhandari, Ambassador of Nepal to Bangladesh; and Mohammed Hanif, President of TOAB.

US-Bangla Airlines is the title sponsor of this year's fair. The Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism, the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, the National Skills Development Authority (NSDA), Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation, Bangladesh Tourism Board, Bangladesh Tourist Police and FBCCI are providing overall cooperation to make the fair a success.

Following 13 consecutive successful editions, BTTF has grown into one of South Asia's leading tourism fairs in its 14th edition. Tourism representatives and organisations from 20 countries including Nepal, India, Singapore, Maldives, Philippines, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, China, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Thailand, Brunei, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia and Azerbaijan are participating in the three-day fair.

This year's fair features over 200 booths and stalls, 220+ exhibitors, 250+ qualified buyers, 2,500+ trade visitors, and more than 60,000 expected visitors. More than 200 airlines, hotels and tour operators are participating across four theme-based exhibition halls, making BTTF 2026 a major platform for businesses and buyers alike.

Speaking at the inauguration, Chief Guest Dr. Nurun Nahar Chowdhury, Secretary of the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism, said: "Bangladesh's tourism sector is entering a new era through the integration of modern technology and artificial intelligence. A platform like BTTF plays an unparalleled role in developing and positioning the country's tourism sector on the world stage, while also fostering the practice of eco-friendly tourism. To take Bangladesh's tourism sector forward, we must all work together."

TOAB President Mohammed Hanif said: "Building on 13 consecutive successful editions, BTTF has today become one of South Asia's leading tourism platforms. This fair will showcase domestic tourism to the world in a relevant and contemporary manner, while playing a crucial role in strengthening our business relationships with international stakeholders and creating new commercial opportunitie s."

Partners of the fair include Biman Bangladesh Airlines (Airline Partner), Crowne Plaza Dhaka Airport (Platinum Hospitality Partner), Sabre (GDS Partner), OPAS Communications Limited (PR Partner), M360ICT (Technology Partner), Convoy Service (Transport Partner), Maestro (Digital Partner), Panorama PC Creators and Ruchi (Audio-Visual Partners), and BCFCC (Venue Partner).

TOAB continues to work tirelessly to develop domestic tourism by showcasing Bangladesh's tourism sector to the world and connecting international stakeholders with the industry. – Press release