IFTM (International & French Travel Market) returns to Paris from September 15 to September 17, 2026. The event takes place at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles in Hall 1. As France's primary B2B travel and tourism trade fair, the conference gathers professionals across the leisure, business travel, MICE, and technology sectors.
The 2026 edition centers on the strategic impact and value of travel. Uzbekistan serves as the country of honor for this year’s program. The event functions as a central hub for the European travel industry, connecting publishers, technology providers, and service merchants.
Industry Expertise and Programming
The speaker lineup features executives from major transportation and travel technology firms. Valérie Boned, President of Les Entreprises du Voyage, and Michel Dieleman, President of the Association Française du Travel Management (AFTM), will provide insights into the French market landscape.
Technology and distribution remain central themes. Frédéric Saunier, Managing Director at Amadeus, and Christian Sabbagh, Founder of Orchestra, will represent the tech sector. Transportation and mobility updates will be provided by Jean-Michel Rey, Sales Director at Avis, and Marco Filipe of SNCF Voyageurs.
Strategic Partnerships
The event maintains strong ties with industry organizations. Partners include AFTM, Les Entreprises du Voyage, and Air France. These organizations, alongside technology partners like Amadeus and mobility providers like Avis Ltd., contribute to the event's focus on the entire travel value chain.
Attendees can expect discussions on how travel value impacts different segments, from corporate travel management to leisure distribution. The presence of international exhibitors like ATPI France and the focus on Uzbekistan provide a global context for local market developments.
Standard admission is priced at 210€, with a special rate available for 130€. All prices include VAT.
Affilitizer Editorial Team
This article was created with AI assistance and editorially reviewed.
