Connections Luxury
Asia Pacific 2027
3-6 OCTOBER 2027
OSAKA
JAPAN
Where trust and long-term relationships matter most
From 3-6 October 2027, Connections Luxury Asia Pacific returns to Osaka, bringing together carefully selected luxury travel buyers from across the APAC region with leading luxury travel suppliers from around the world.
In a market where trust and long-term relationships are fundamental to doing business, the event combines personalised one-to-one meetings, networking and shared experiences to help build meaningful partnerships across one of the world's most diverse luxury travel regions. Through personalised one-to-one meetings, networking and shared experiences, the event creates opportunities to build meaningful business relationships across one of the world's fastest-growing and most diverse luxury travel markets.
Why Osaka?
Osaka is one of Japan's leading business and cultural centres, offering exceptional connectivity across the Asia Pacific region and a renowned reputation for hospitality. As a gateway to both modern city life and Japan's rich cultural heritage, it provides an ideal setting for bringing together the region's luxury travel community.
Business meetings are complemented by a programme of networking events and destination experiences that showcase Osaka's world-class cuisine, contemporary culture and warm hospitality, creating opportunities for conversations to continue beyond the meeting table.
Who is attending
65
Global Luxury Travel Suppliers
High-end Hotels, DMCs, Tourist Boards, Cruise and Transportation
65
Regional Luxury Travel Buyers
Premium Travel Agencies, Concierge Companies, Wedding and Event Planners
BUYER REGIONS
85%
15%
Rest of World
Asia Pacific
How Connections works
Focused meetings
Carefully matched one-to-one appointments create time for relevant, purposeful business conversations.
Shared experiences
Experiences give buyers and suppliers a more natural way to connect, away from the formal meeting table.
For buyers
Join a carefully selected group of senior luxury travel professionals with active business and genuine purchasing influence. Buyer participation is subject to qualification and event fit.
Relationships that continue
Connections is designed around quality rather than volume, helping delegates build relationships that last beyond the event.
For suppliers
Meet relevant senior buyers through a structured programme that combines focused appointments with the time and setting needed to build stronger commercial relationships.
2026 event partners and supporters
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![Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau]()
Host Destination
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![Four Seasons Hotel Osaka]()
Event Partner
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![Waldorf Astoria Osaka]()
Event Partner
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![Osaka Station Hotel]()
Event Partner
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![Patina Osaka]()
Event Partner
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![XO Private]()
Community Partner
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![Small Luxury Hotels of The World]()
Community Partner
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![Preferred Hotels & Resorts]()
Community Partner
Don’t take our word for it
I believe Connections Luxury is a leader in the travel community in creating relationships above and beyond. I have always believed that if I relate to someone and we get along well, it will be automatic that business will be done. It is all about relationships and getting past what we both do and enjoying relatability that steps up to reliability. Connections Luxury facilitates all of this. This show has been groundbreaking for my career from the get-go.
- Christina Ricci, Esteemed Escapes
Register your interest
Need more information? Read our frequently asked questions
Welcoming leading luxury travel companies, hoteliers, cruise lines and tourist boards who are seeking to attract luxury travellers from the Asia Pacific and beyond.
Luxury Supplier
Luxury Buyer
Welcoming luxury buyers from the Asia Pacific region, with a small international contingent, who want to meet leading travel companies from around the world.
