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Turkey hosts major travel trade exhibitions like EMITT (East Mediterranean International Tourism and Travel Exhibition) in Istanbul and TTI İzmir (Tourism Trade International Expo and Congress) in İzmir, offering platforms for global tourism professionals to network, find business, and explore new travel trends, featuring B2B meetings, hosted buyer programs, and showcasing destinations, technology, and hospitality sectors. EMITT is one of the world’s top tourism fairs, while TTI İzmir is Turkey’s largest platform for international tourism. 
Key Exhibitions in Turkey:
  • EMITT (Istanbul):
    • Focus: Global tourism, attracting thousands of industry professionals.
    • Features: Hosted Buyer Program, B2B meetings, networking, showcasing destinations and services.
    • Timing: Typically held annually in early February (e.g., Feb 5-7, 2026) at the Tüyap Fair and Congress Center.
  • TTI İzmir (İzmir):
    • Focus: Turkey’s largest international tourism platform, covering leisure, MICE, hospitality, and tech.
    • Features: Essential for business development, networking, and trend-watching, with a strong Hosted Buyer Program.
    • Timing: Annual event, usually in December (e.g., Dec 3-5, 2025) at Fuar İzmir.
  • ACE of M.I.C.E. (Istanbul):
    • Focus: Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) in Turkey.
    • Features: Elevates Turkish MICE business through workshops, seminars, and buyer programs.
    • Timing: Annual event, often in September (e.g., Sept 25-26, 2025). 
What to Expect:
These exhibitions are crucial for connecting with travel agencies, tour operators, DMCs, and corporate buyers, offering insights into the latest in tourism, from destinations and technology to travel services, creating significant opportunities for the Turkish and global travel industry.