Connections Luxury
Middle East 2027
10 - 13 OCTOBER 2027
ISTANBUL
TÜRKİYE
Where luxury travel relationships move forward
From 10 - 13 October 2027, Connections Luxury Middle East returns to Istanbul, bringing together carefully selected luxury travel buyers from across the Middle East, India and CIS with leading luxury travel suppliers from around the world.
Through personalised one-to-one meetings, networking and shared experiences, the event creates opportunities to build meaningful business relationships across one of luxury travel's fastest-growing outbound markets.
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.
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Who is attending
Global Luxury Travel Suppliers
High-end Hotels, DMCs, Tourist Boards, Cruise and Transportation
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Regional Luxury Travel Buyers
Premium Travel Agencies, Concierge Companies, Wedding and Event Planners
BUYER REGIONS
85%
15%
Middle East, CIS & India
Rest of World
How Connections works
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Carefully matched one-to-one appointments create time for relevant, purposeful business conversations.
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Experiences give buyers and suppliers a more natural way to connect, away from the formal meeting table.
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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.
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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Apply for your place
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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.
Welcoming luxury buyers from the Middle East region, with a small international contingent, who want to meet leading travel companies from around the world.
