18th Regional Travel Fair

The 18th Regional Travel Fair (RTF) will be held in Cotabato City, Philippines, from August 14 to 16, 2026. Hosted at the Alnor Hotel and Convention Center, the event is organized by the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines in collaboration with the Department of Tourism (DOT), BARMM, and the City Government of Cotabato City. This installment of the RTF is designed to promote the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), aligning destination promotion with stronger market access for tourism enterprises and communities.

Over three days, the fair will facilitate various activities. The initial day, August 14, is dedicated to business-to-business (B2B) sessions, bringing together 42 buyers and 52 sellers and exhibitors. These sessions are intended to foster partnerships and bookings within the tourism industry.

Following the B2B segment, August 15 and 16 will feature business-to-consumer (B2C) sessions open to the public. Attendees can explore special offers on travel packages, airline tickets, and accommodations, alongside interactive activities and showcases from various tourism stakeholders. Additionally, invited buyers, sellers, and media will participate in familiarization tours to local destinations such as the Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mosque, Bangsamoro Museum, Al Jamelah Weaving Center, and Illana Bay Beach Resort. The RTF supports BARMM's Tourism Development Plan 2025-2033, aiming to create sustainable economic opportunities through tourism.