Tradeshows and Events

Macao recorded over 40 million visitor arrivals in 2025.

From flying maps to foodie footprints: Macao bets on tourism techPartnership with Alibaba’s navigation app and Sands China rolls out tech-powered discovery tools for tourists.

MAG will additionally offer special fares alongside travel deals, loyalty perks and wider ecosystem promotions.

MATTA Fair lands largest airline showingMalaysia Aviation Group returns with over 100 booths, its largest presence at the fair yet.

MATTA’s Ricky Kho and Mohd Hizzat Mohd Shah, and MGTO’s Cheng Wai Tong at the MATTA Fair press event in Kuala Lumpur.

Macao gets in the spotlight at MATTA FairFamiliar favourites Macao and Johor will headline the upcoming April fair in Kuala Lumpur.

All existing registrations will be automatically transferred to the new date, said WiT.

WiT Phocuswright Middle East rescheduled to August 2026More event shifts as organisers cite safety and travel disruption amid the ongoing war.

The annual event attracts over 55,000 travel professionals from 166 countries.

Arabian Travel Market rescheduled to August 2026Organisers cite safety and travel disruption as key reasons for the shift.

Experts in the field are ready to share their first-hand insights, says Steven Ler, president of NATAS.

63rd NATAS travel fair returns with a global lineupCuba and Japan’s Mie debut at the fair, as Taiwan returns with a larger presence.

Held at Sands Expo & Convention Centre, GTM Luxury Asia Pacific is co-located with The Meetings Show Asia Pacific and the Business Travel Show Asia Pacific.

GTM Luxury Asia Pacific to debut in Singapore in 2026Invitation-only marketplace brings APAC’s luxury travel advisors and suppliers together in Singapore on 14–15 April 2026.

Tourism Malaysia has spotlighted a range of key locations countrywide to see the Malayan Sun Bear.

Meet Malaysia’s newest tourism star: Malayan Sun BearThe endangered wildlife species fronts Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign.

Singapore has enlisted comedian Atsuko Okatsuka, astrologer-matchmaker Aliza Kelly, and actor Tan Kheng Hua to customise an “auntie-approved” first date.

Singapore Tourism Board turns to aunties for dating helpOnly single American travellers are eligible to apply for an auntie-approved first date.

Asia Pacific received a 5.9% increase in Middle East air passenger traffic in 2025.

APAC captures a growing share of GCC outbound travelStronger Asian presence expected at Arabian Travel Mart 2026.