Published on
January 3, 2026
The Future Tourism Congress 2026 will take place from January 19 to 21, 2026, in Stuttgart as part of CMT 2026. The event is positioned within the wider tourism trade framework and is focused on forward-looking themes connected to travel and tourism. For the 2026 edition, Peru has been designated as the official partner country. The congress is structured as a platform where stakeholders from tourism, politics, academia, and civil society are brought together to address ongoing changes affecting tourism. The program is centered on shared dialogue, exchange of practices, and solution-oriented discussion relevant to the travel sector.
Event Context and Structure at CMT 2026
The Future Tourism Congress is scheduled alongside CMT 2026 in Stuttgart, hosted in collaboration with Messe Stuttgart. The congress is designed to address structural shifts in tourism and travel through a combination of keynote sessions, panel discussions, and networking formats. Topics covered within the program include climate considerations, justice-related issues, digital developments, and transformation processes in tourism. These subject areas are presented in formats intended to remain accessible and applicable to real-world tourism operations. The congress builds on the previous edition held in 2025 and continues its role as a recurring component of the CMT program calendar.
Tourism Perspectives in a Changing Global Environment
Tourism is increasingly shaped by evolving expectations, systemic change, and long-term planning considerations. Events such as the Future Tourism Congress are structured to examine how tourism adapts within these broader conditions. For travelers, the sector’s transformation is often reflected in how destinations are positioned, managed, and communicated. Within this framework, tourism-related dialogue is guided by considerations that extend beyond individual trips and instead focus on how tourism systems function and respond over time.
Travelers, Awareness, and the Role of Exchange
Travelers remain a central reference point in discussions about tourism development. Congress formats emphasize exchange and cooperation, reflecting the idea that travel experiences are influenc …