On September 24, the International Tourism Exhibition “Dushanbe – 2026” officially opened.
The opening ceremony of the International Tourism Exhibition “Dushanbe – 2026” was attended by the leadership of the Committee for Tourism Development under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, representatives of the Executive Body of the State Authority of Dushanbe, ministries and state agencies, sister and partner cities of Dushanbe, international organizations, the diplomatic corps, city structures, mass media, and the Association of Bloggers of Tajikistan.
During the opening ceremony, it was emphasized that the development of tourism is one of the important areas of the country’s socio-economic policy. In this regard, consistent measures are being implemented to promote Tajikistan’s tourism potential internationally, attract more tourists, expand international cooperation, and create favorable conditions for investment in the sector.
It was also noted that the International Tourism Exhibition “Dushanbe – 2026” provides favorable conditions for strengthening cooperation among tourism industry stakeholders, establishing new business contacts, presenting tourism products and services, and exchanging best practices among domestic and international participants.
The International Tourism Exhibition “Dushanbe – 2026” is being held from September 24 to 26. On September 24, the Exhibition will be open from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., while on September 25–26, it will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
A total of 115 companies and organizations are participating in the International Tourism Exhibition “Dushanbe – 2026”, including 22 represented by foreign participants.
The exhibition features tourism companies, hotels, airlines, service providers, cultural institutions, investors, representatives of sister cities, international organizations, scientific and educational institutions, as well as business communities.
The main objectives of the Exhibition are to present and promote the tourism potential of Tajikistan and Dushanbe, attract foreign tourists, develop international cooperation in tourism, strengthen ties among tourism industry stakeholders, create favorable conditions for attracting investment, and implement new tourism projects.
The Exhibition showcases the tourism potential of Tajikistan and Dushanbe, the country’s historical and cultural, natural and recreational resources, as well as tourism products and services offered by domestic and foreign companies.
The Exhibition’s program also includes bilateral B2B meetings, master classes for representatives of the tourism and service sectors, and other industry-related events. The meetings and negotiations between representatives of various companies provide opportunities to establish new partnerships and strengthen existing ties. Particular attention is also being given to the signing of a number of cooperation agreements and other documents.
The International Tourism Exhibition “Dushanbe – 2026” is the third international tourism exhibition to be held in the capital of the country. The first International Tourism Exhibition “Dushanbe” was held in 2024 at the initiative of the Chairman of Dushanbe. In 2025 and 2026, the Exhibition has been organized at the initiative of the Executive Body of the State Authority of Dushanbe by the tourism company “Somon Travel.”
The regular organization of the International Tourism Exhibition “Dushanbe” contributes to promoting Tajikistan’s tourism potential internationally, expanding cooperation within the tourism sector, and creating new opportunities for the development of tourism in the country.
