One of Latin America’s most influential travel industry gatherings is gearing up for a milestone celebration, as organizers have officially launched the 2026 edition of the International Tourism Fair of Latin America (FIT), marking three decades of continuous operation connecting global tourism stakeholders. The landmark 30th anniversary fair is scheduled to run from September 26 to 29, 2026, at Buenos Aires’ iconic La Rural exhibition center, with the Dominican Republic tapped as the event’s official guest country. Event organizers have confirmed that this anniversary iteration will be the largest gathering in FIT’s 30-year history, designed to unite tourism boards, hospitality brands, travel operators and industry professionals from across the globe while forging stronger collaborative ties between public sector tourism agencies and private travel businesses. As the guest nation, the Dominican Republic will host a prominent, purpose-built exhibition space at the fair, giving attendees and general visitors unique hands-on opportunities to explore the country’s diverse tourism offerings, from tropical coastlines to cultural heritage sites, and lock in future travel plans directly with industry representatives. Beyond destination exhibitions, FIT 2026 will roll out a range of specialized thematic zones tailored to the fastest-growing segments of the global travel industry, covering cutting-edge travel technology, regional gastronomy, cruise travel, outdoor adventure recreation, and emerging global travel trends. The event will also host structured B2B meetings to facilitate commercial partnerships between tourism professionals, highlighted by the launch of the First International Sports Tourism Forum, organized in collaboration with UN Tourism. Several new focused initiatives are joining the 2026 program to reflect evolving consumer travel demands: FIT Tech, a dedicated zone for travel technology innovation; FIT Food & Market, which spotlights regional culinary tourism offerings; FIT Outdoor, which showcases nature-based and adventure travel experiences; FIT Cruises, a space for cruise line promotions and industry networking; FIT Fashion & Travel, which explores the intersection of fashion and tourism; and FIT B2B and Business Rounds, a structured program designed to unlock new commercial opportunities across the global tourism supply chain. For the general public, the fair will open its doors on September 26 and 27 between 2:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., giving casual visitors and travel enthusiasts full access to explore tourism offerings from hundreds of destinations across Latin America and international markets beyond the region.