Connections Luxury

Middle East 2026

11 - 14 OCTOBER 2026

ISTANBUL

TÜRKİYE

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Where luxury travel relationships move forward

Connections Luxury Middle East brings a carefully selected community of senior buyers and suppliers together in Istanbul for focused meetings, shared experiences and the conversations that build lasting business.

Hosted at Rixos Tersane Istanbul on the Golden Horn, the event will place the Connections community at the heart of one of the world’s most distinctive luxury travel cities.

Why Istanbul?

Istanbul has always been a meeting point. Between Europe and Asia, heritage and contemporary design, global business and a deep sense of place, it offers the kind of contrast and character that makes luxury travel memorable.

For the Connections community, it also brings commercial relevance. The city is well connected to Türkiye, the Middle East, Europe and wider international markets, creating a strong setting for new conversations and established relationships.

Our home in Istanbul

Rixos Tersane Istanbul sits on the Golden Horn within a restored historic shipyard. The hotel combines waterfront views, contemporary luxury and the heritage of the Tersane district, giving the event a setting with both presence and personality.

The programme will open at Rixos Tersane Istanbul, bringing buyers, suppliers and partners together for the first conversations of the event. Further details will be shared as the programme is confirmed.

Who is attending

100

Global Luxury Travel Suppliers

High-end Hotels, DMCs, Tourist Boards, Cruise and Transportation

100

Regional Luxury Travel Buyers

Premium Travel Agencies, Concierge Companies, Wedding and Event Planners

BUYER REGIONS

85%

GGC, CIS & India

15%

Rest of World

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.

Relationships that continue

Connections is designed around quality rather than volume, helping delegates build relationships that last beyond the event.

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.

Existing applicants do not need to begin a new application unless contacted by the Buyer Relations team.

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.

Event partners and supporters

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Luxury Supplier

Welcoming leading luxury travel companies, hoteliers, cruise lines and tourist boards who are seeking to attract luxury travellers from the Middle East and beyond.

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Welcoming luxury buyers from the Middle East region, with a small international contingent, who want to meet leading travel companies from around the world.