Dushanbe, September 25, 2026 — The Europe Today: The Dushanbe International Tourism Exhibition 2026 opened on Thursday at the Dushanbe International Exhibition Centre (Dushanbe Expo), bringing together tourism companies, service providers, investors and representatives of international organizations.
The exhibition aims to showcase and promote the tourism potential of Tajikistan and Dushanbe, attract foreign tourists, expand international cooperation in tourism, strengthen ties among industry stakeholders, create favorable conditions for investment, and facilitate the implementation of new tourism projects.
More than 115 companies and organizations are participating in the Dushanbe International Tourism Exhibition 2026, including 22 companies representing foreign countries.
Speaking at the opening, participants highlighted the role of such exhibitions in promoting sustainable tourism development, showcasing Tajikistan’s rich natural, cultural and historical heritage, and strengthening international cooperation in the sector.
Tajikistan is known for its distinctive natural landscapes, mountains, extensive glaciers, numerous rivers, mineral and therapeutic waters, and rich cultural heritage. Dushanbe, the capital, also possesses significant tourism potential and continues to develop its infrastructure and services for visitors.
According to the information presented, 701,300 tourists visited Dushanbe during the first six months of 2026, representing an increase of 61,000 compared with the same period in 2025.
The capital currently has more than 2,500 tourism and service facilities providing services to domestic and international visitors.
The exhibition is being held from September 24 to 26. It is open from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on September 24 and from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on September 25 and 26.
Participants include tourism companies, hotels, airlines, service providers, cultural institutions, investors, representatives of sister cities, international organizations, academic and educational institutions, and business communities.
The exhibition features tourism opportunities in Tajikistan and Dushanbe, the country’s historical and cultural heritage, natural and recreational resources, as well as tourism products and services offered by domestic and foreign companies.
The programme also includes bilateral business meetings in a B2B format, master classes for representatives of the tourism and service sectors, and other industry-related events. The meetings are intended to facilitate new partnerships, strengthen existing business ties and promote the signing of cooperation agreements.
The Dushanbe International Tourism Exhibition 2026 is the third international tourism exhibition held in the Tajik capital. The first edition was organized in 2024 on the initiative of the Dushanbe city authorities. The exhibitions in 2025 and 2026 have been organized by Somon Travel with the support of the Dushanbe city administration.
The continued organization of the Dushanbe International Tourism Exhibition is expected to contribute to promoting Tajikistan’s tourism potential internationally, expanding industry cooperation and creating new opportunities for the development of the tourism sector.
