Following the success of its inaugural Asian edition, the annual Connect Marketplace Hong Kong (CMHK) is set to return to AsiaWorld-Expo on March 18 to 19, 2026.
Organised by Informa Markets in Asia, this upcoming edition will feature an expanded scale and a more comprehensive experience. The two-day event is expected to draw 7,000 attendees from 25 countries and regions, including direct access to a hosted buyer delegation.
According to Benson Tang, executive director of the Corporate Travel Community (CTC), exhibitors include hotels, tourism boards, airlines, travel management companies, and ground transportation providers, as well as specialised visa application and event tech firms.
Tang noted that the event’s strength lies in its ability to facilitate over 3,000 pre-scheduled, one-on-one meetings between 300 global suppliers, and elite buyers from more than 30 countries.
This year’s ambitious goals follow a strong 2025 launch, which successfully attracted over 4,000 professionals and 60 exhibitors from more than 30 countries and regions.
Tang added that the opportunity for travel providers has never been greater, noting that the US$612.6 billion business travel market now accounts for 41.3 per cent of global spend. Furthermore, 68 per cent of these travellers are now bleisure guests.
