KITF Almaty

The KITF (Kazakhstan International Tourism and Travel Fair) has been one of Central Asia’s leading tourism trade fairs since its inception in 2001. Over the years, it has evolved into a key platform for international industry stakeholders. The event is held annually at the Atakent International Exhibition Centre in Almaty, one of the region’s largest and most modern exhibition venues. It is organised by Iteca Almaty, a leading exhibition organiser in Central Asia known for delivering internationally recognised B2B events.

KITF goes well beyond the scope of a conventional tourism fair. It serves as a strategic platform for business development, innovation and knowledge exchange within the global travel industry. Key focus areas include sustainable tourism, digital transformation in travel, cultural heritage tourism, as well as high-growth segments such as health, wellness and medical tourism. The range of products and services on display spans traditional travel packages and hotel and airline services, alongside spa and rehabilitation programmes and specialised medical treatments both domestically and abroad. The offering is further complemented by insurance providers, transport companies and investors in international real estate.

The programme features high-level industry conferences, networking events and presentations of innovative tourism concepts, regularly setting new benchmarks for the sector. Exhibitors represent a broad cross-section of industries, including tour operators, hospitality, aviation, healthcare and real estate. Visitors are predominantly trade professionals, such as travel agencies, investors, representatives of tourism organisations, and decision-makers from business and government.

The location itself is another key advantage. The exhibition centre in Almaty is easily accessible via the international airport and a well-developed urban transport network, ensuring convenient travel for international visitors. This accessibility reinforces KITF’s position as a well-connected meeting point for the tourism industry across Eurasia.

The KITF takes place annually, and therefore for the twenty-fifth time previsibly in April 2027 in Almaty.