96% OF PARTICIPANTS PLAN TO RETURN, AND OVER 65% HAVE ALREADY APPLIED TO TAKE PART IN KITF 2026
FROM APRIL 22 TO 24, 2026, THE SOUTHERN CAPITAL OF KAZAKHSTAN WILL HOST THE 24TH KAZAKHSTAN INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION “TOURISM AND TRAVEL” – KITF 2026.
The event is already demonstrating a strong pace of early bookings. According to a survey of KITF 2025 participants, 96% of companies expressed their intention to return next year, and 65.72% have already submitted applications for participation in the 2026 exhibition.
This high percentage of early bookings confirms KITF’s strong business reputation as a key event for international tourism professionals. Each year, the exhibition continues to strengthen its position as an effective platform for business networking and tourism development in the region.
To date, leading players in the tourism market have already confirmed their participation in KITF 2026, including national pavilions from Turkey, Uzbekistan, Thailand, Azerbaijan, Romania, and Georgia; regional stands from St. Petersburg, Altai Krai, and Antalya. Kazakh and international tour operators have also announced their participation: KOMPAS Touroperator, Kazunion Touroperator by Rustar, Crystal Bay Kazakhstan, Fun & Sun, Satguru Travel; digital solutions for the travel business: Online Express, Sirena Travel, Moi Agent Kazakhstan, Mega Travel Market. Among the exhibitors are hotels and resorts such as Pekin Palace Astana and Sairam Thermal Resort, airlines, and companies from related industries, including Air Astana, Home Credit Bank, and GTO KZ.
KITF organizers emphasize that this early engagement from participants reflects the high return on investment the exhibition offers and underscores the importance of face-to-face interaction in the tourism industry. In 2026, visitors and participants can look forward to an expanded exhibition space, a rich business program, and new travel trends.
The exhibition is organized by ITECA, Kazakhstan’s leading exhibition company, in partnership with the international ICA Events Group.
