Saturday, January 18, 2025
The 28th Eastern Mediterranean International Tourism and Travel Exhibition (EMITT), one of the world’s largest tourism exhibitions, is set to bring together leading global and national tourism stakeholders from February 5 to 7, 2025. Hosted in Istanbul, this landmark event, under the main sponsorship of Türkiye İŞ Bankası, promises to redefine tourism with a focus on sustainability and innovation.
A Prestigious Platform for Tourism Collaboration
EMITT 2025 will welcome an estimated 30,000 industry professionals, including 400 hosted tour operators from nearly 60 countries, encompassing key markets such as the United States, Germany, United Kingdom, Russia, France, South Africa, India, and UAE. Organized in partnership with the Turkish Hoteliers Federation (TÜROFED) and the Turkish Tourism Investors Association (TTYD), with support from the Turkish Ministries of Culture, Tourism, and Trade, this annual exhibition continues to be a pivotal meeting point for the global tourism industry.
The event is further supported by key partners such as Turkish Airlines, Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, and numerous international stakeholders, underlining its importance in the global tourism calendar.
“Redefining Tourism” – EMITT 2025 Event Program
This year’s EMITT will revolve around the theme of “Redefining,” presenting actionable strategies for tackling challenges in the tourism sector while embracing a vision of positive tourism. The program aims to:
Minimize waste and enhance sustainability practices.
Promote innovative tourism products to open new markets.
Foster collaborations that strengthen the relationship between society, nature, and the industry.
Day-by-Day Highlights of EMITT 2025
Day 1: Evaluating 2024 and Setting Goals for 2025
The exhibition will kick off with a grand opening ceremony on February 5, followed by a performance evaluation of the tourism sector in 2024. Key sessions will feature:
Global Trend Reports: Insights into major tourism trends from the previous year.
Presidents’ Session: Industry leaders will share projections for 2025, addressing challenges like over-tourism, climate change, and the impact of geopolitical crises.
Official Keynotes: Ministers, industry executiv …