Bangladesh Travel And Tourism Fair 2026 Opens In Dhaka

(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor) Dhaka: The 14th edition of the Bangladesh Travel and Tourism Fair (BTTF) 2026, under the theme "AI Powered Tourism, Sustainable Destination," opened in the capital on October 29.

The Tour Operators Association of Bangladesh (TOAB) is organizing the three-day event at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre in Agargaon. Dr. Nurun Nahar Chowdhury, Secretary of the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism, inaugurated the fair as Chief Guest.

Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation Chairman Md. Shamimuzzaman, Bangladesh Tourism Board CEO Barrister Mutasim Billah Faruqui, and Additional IGP of Bangladesh Tourist Police G M Azizur Rahman attended as special guests.

Ambassador of the Philippines Nina P. Coinolet, High Commissioner of Pakistan Imran Haider, and Ambassador of Nepal Ghanshyam Bhandari were also present, along with TOAB President Mohammed Hanif.

The fair aims to promote the use of modern technology and artificial intelligence in tourism, encourage eco-friendly tourism, and strengthen global connectivity. Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippines, and Nepal are the partner countries for this year's edition.

Tourism representatives and organizations from 20 countries are taking part, including Nepal, India, Singapore, the Maldives, the Philippines, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, China, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Thailand, Brunei, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, and Azerbaijan.

The event features over 200 booths and stalls and more than 220 exhibitors. Organizers said they expect over 250 qualified buyers, 2,500 trade visitors, and more than 60,000 total visitors.

More than 200 airlines, hotels, and tour operators are participating across four theme-based exhibition halls.

Speaking at the inauguration, Dr. Chowdhury said Bangladesh's tourism sector is entering a new era through the integration of modern technology and AI.

She added that platforms like BTTF play a vital role in positioning the country's tourism industry on the global stage and promoting eco-friendly tourism and called for joint efforts to move the sector forward.

TOAB President Hanif said the fair has grown into one of South Asia's leading tourism platforms after 13 consecutive editions.

He added that it will showcase domestic tourism to the world in a contemporary manner and help strengthen business ties with international stakeholders and create new commercial opportunities.

Spread the word More from Mart/SummitView All Latest NewsSee All Bangladesh Travel and Tourism Fair 2026 opens in DhakaMart/Summitabout 1 hour ago Air China's new route, codeshare to boost China-Iceland connectivityAirlines and Routesabout 2 hours ago Ethiopian announces GDS fare discount for travel agentsAirlines and Routesabout 3 hours ago Pakistan closes airspace to Taiwanese airlinesAirlines and Routesabout 3 hours ago Air Astra ramps up daily flights as peak travel season nearsAirlines and Routesabout 4 hours ago Emirates to operate four daily A350 flights to Vietnam from December 1Aviationabout 5 hours ago ICAO-backed CBTA course review training concludes at Civil Aviation AcademyInstitute/Trainingabout 22 hours ago Thirteen EBL employees receive the Chairman AwardAwardsabout 23 hours ago SriLankan Airlines flight to London aborts takeoff at ColomboAirlines and Routesabout 23 hours ago Biman reopens ticket sales counter at Ashkona Hajj CampAirlines and RoutesOct 28, 2026 Tourism Malaysia targets Bangladesh's Muslim travel marketTourismOct 28, 2026 SalamAir raises Sylhet–Muscat flights to five per weekAirlines and RoutesOct 28, 2026 Air India breaks ground on MRO hangar at Delhi airportMRO and EngineeringOct 28, 2026 Karnaphuli Garden City closes as older Dhaka malls struggleRetail and CommerceOct 28, 2026 Emirates to deploy latest-generation A350 to Mauritius from November 1AviationOct 28, 2026 Riyadh Air resumes flights to Dhaka with alternative arrangementAirlines and RoutesOct 27, 2026 Westin Dhaka names Bybee Chacko as new executive chefHotelsOct 27, 2026 Delta's decade-old refinery gamble finally pays offAirlines and RoutesOct 27, 2026 Three Boeing 747s get mustaches for one noble causeCargo and LogisticsOct 27, 2026 Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan partners with France-Bangladesh ChamberHotelsOct 27, 2026 Bangladesh-Spain Expo highlights trade, investment opportunitiesMart/SummitOct 27, 2026 Bangladeshis with expired Saudi iqamas due to flight disruptions can still enter kingdom: Expat MinisterNRB ConnectOct 26, 2026 Pakistan, Bangladesh discuss cooperation in space sciencesTelecom and TechOct 26, 2026 ICAO security audit of Bangladesh begins with national briefingAirports and InfrastructureOct 26, 2026 Air New Zealand opens Sydney's new airport to int'l flightsAviationOct 26, 2026 Navi Mumbai Airport adds international routesAirports and InfrastructureOct 26, 2026 Thailand seeks new int'l routes, AOT holds talks with airlinesAviationOct 26, 2026 European pilots report widespread fatigue risksAviationOct 26, 2026 Malaysia Airlines to present upgraded cabin experience at WTMEvents & ForumsOct 26, 2026 Qatar Airways Cargo adds freighter routes in Europe, North AmericaCargo and LogisticsOct 26, 2026 Korean Air completes 'Smart Cargo Terminal' at IncheonCargo and LogisticsOct 26, 2026 Qantas flight to Bangalore makes 10-hour trip to nowhereAirlines and RoutesOct 26, 2026 Morocco aerospace exports may hit USD 5 billion in three yearsMRO and EngineeringOct 26, 2026 SalamAir signs Amadeus deal to expand global reachAirlines and RoutesOct 26, 2026 British Airways returns to Sri Lanka after 10-year hiatusAirlines and RoutesOct 26, 2026 Saint Martin's Island to reopen for tourists from November 1TourismOct 26, 2026 Biman deploys Boeing 777-300ER on Guangzhou route for Canton FairAirlines and RoutesOct 25, 2026 Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister accompanies PM on Japan visitAviationOct 25, 2026 BTRC moves to allow Viasat in-flight internet in Bangladesh airspaceTravel TechOct 25, 2026 Biman extends Riyadh, Dammam flight suspension until November 4Airlines and RoutesOct 25, 2026 EBL, Partners to Install Sanitary Napkin Vending Machines at 10 educational institutionsBanking and FinanceOct 25, 2026 Bangladesh to promote trade, tourism, cultural diplomacy during state minister's visit to Spain, UKNRB ConnectOct 25, 2026 Bangladeshi drugmakers showcase products at global oncology congress in MadridMart/SummitOct 25, 2026 LUBNAN Trade Consortium, NOVOAIR team up for shopping, travel discountsLife & StyleOct 25, 2026 Cathay Pacific named best airline lounge provider in Asia-PacificAwardsOct 25, 2026 Malaysia Airlines recognized for Economy Class comfort in APACAwardsOct 25, 2026 Star Alliance named best airline alliance in Asia-PacificAwardsOct 25, 2026 Rosatom chief briefs Uzbek president on progress of country's first nuclear power plantOthersOct 25, 2026 Cathay Pacific earns five honors at Business Traveller AwardsAwardsOct 25, 2026 Qatar Airways' Al Safwa Lounge named world's bestAwardsOct 25, 2026 Most PopularSee All New PIA cabin crew uniforms to debut on inaugural Dreamliner flightAirlines and RoutesOct 23, 2026 Bangladesh showcases 14 apparel firms at Barcelona Textile Expo 2026FashionOct 22, 2026 Riyadh Air resumes flights to Dhaka with alternative arrangementAirlines and RoutesOct 27, 2026 Malaysia Airlines to present upgraded cabin experience at WTMEvents & ForumsOct 26, 2026 Prime Bank, LE D'OR sign deal to provide exclusive customer benefitsLife & StyleOct 25, 2026 Thirteen EBL employees receive the Chairman AwardAwardsabout 23 hours ago Biman to double Dhaka-Narita flights from October 29Airlines and RoutesOct 24, 2026 Qantas flight to Bangalore makes 10-hour trip to nowhereAirlines and RoutesOct 26, 2026 AAI promotes India's aviation growth at Routes World 2026Mart/SummitOct 23, 2026 US-Bangla to operate special Dhaka-Jeddah flightsAirlines and RoutesOct 22, 2026 New dashboard to showcase RMG factories' progress to international buyersTelecom and TechOct 22, 2026 SriLankan Airlines plans Perth, China, Africa expansionAirlines and RoutesOct 23, 2026 Biman flight departs for Dammam amid fresh attacksAirlines and RoutesOct 22, 2026 Tourism Malaysia targets Bangladesh's Muslim travel marketTourismOct 28, 2026 Lufthansa's final A340-600 flight takes off after 23 yearsFleet and AircraftOct 22, 2026 Cat missing at Dubai airport reunites with family after 10-day searchAirports and InfrastructureOct 24, 2026 BTRC moves to allow Viasat in-flight internet in Bangladesh airspaceTravel TechOct 25, 2026 Singapore Airlines wins three global awards for service, cabin experienceAwardsOct 25, 2026 SriLankan Airlines flight to London aborts takeoff at ColomboAirlines and Routesabout 23 hours ago SalamAir raises Sylhet–Muscat flights to five per weekAirlines and RoutesOct 28, 2026 Rosatom chief briefs Uzbek president on progress of country's first nuclear power plantOthersOct 25, 2026 FitsAir eyes Colombo–Chennai return from NovemberAirlines and RoutesOct 24, 2026 Hong Kong airport logs double-digit passenger growth in SeptemberAirports and InfrastructureOct 24, 2026 Biman suspends Dammam flights for three days, Riyadh services until October 31Airlines and RoutesOct 22, 2026 Saint Martin's Island to reopen for tourists from November 1TourismOct 26, 2026 Bangladesh to promote trade, tourism, cultural diplomacy during state minister's visit to Spain, UKNRB ConnectOct 25, 2026 2,933 tourists evacuated from Sajek amid gunfire over road blockadeVisa and Travel UpdatesOct 22, 2026 Qatar Airways to launch Western Sydney flights from late 2027Airlines and RoutesOct 24, 2026 Three tourists drown, two missing in Cox's Bazar seaTourismOct 22, 2026 Karnaphuli Garden City closes as older Dhaka malls struggleRetail and CommerceOct 28, 2026 Thai Airways hires overseas HR firm to assess CEO candidatesAirlines and RoutesOct 24, 2026 Cathay Pacific earns five honors at Business Traveller AwardsAwardsOct 25, 2026 Air India extends Riyadh, Dammam flight suspensions through November 7AviationOct 25, 2026 FAA certifies Boeing 737-10, largest 737 MAX variantFleet and AircraftOct 22, 2026 British Airways returns to Sri Lanka after 10-year hiatusAirlines and RoutesOct 26, 2026 LUBNAN Trade Consortium, NOVOAIR team up for shopping, travel discountsLife & StyleOct 25, 2026 Explosions rock Riyadh as Saudi Arabia plans airport reopeningAviationOct 25, 2026 Qatar Airways Cargo adds freighter routes in Europe, North AmericaCargo and LogisticsOct 26, 2026 Cathay Pacific named best airline lounge provider in Asia-PacificAwardsOct 25, 2026 Malaysia Airlines recognized for Economy Class comfort in APACAwardsOct 25, 2026 Emirates wins top honors across three cabin classesAwardsOct 25, 2026 Biman deploys Boeing 777-300ER on Guangzhou route for Canton FairAirlines and RoutesOct 25, 2026 Biman extends Riyadh, Dammam flight suspension until November 4Airlines and RoutesOct 25, 2026 Westin Dhaka names Bybee Chacko as new executive chefHotelsOct 27, 2026 Morocco aerospace exports may hit USD 5 billion in three yearsMRO and EngineeringOct 26, 2026 Qatar Airways wins world's best frequent flyer program awardAwardsOct 25, 2026 Air New Zealand opens Sydney's new airport to int'l flightsAviationOct 26, 2026 SalamAir signs Amadeus deal to expand global reachAirlines and RoutesOct 26, 2026 Bangladeshi drugmakers showcase products at global oncology congress in MadridMart/SummitOct 25, 2026 Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan partners with France-Bangladesh ChamberHotelsOct 27, 2026

MENAFN29102026000163011034ID1111884732