Tourism EXPO Japan 2026 focuses on the "Evolving Shape of Travel"

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The Japan Tourism Promotion Association, the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA), and the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) is holding "Tourism EXPO Japan 2026" at Tokyo Big Sight for four days, from Thursday, 24 September 2026 to Sunday, 27 September 2026.

Now in its 12th year, Tourism EXPO Japan 2026, the world's largest travel festival, will focus on the theme of "Evolving Shape of Travel," and will feature over 1,300 exhibitors from approximately 70 countries, overseas regions and 46 Japanese prefectures under one roof.

Under the theme "Evolving Shape of Travel", Tourism EXPO Japan 2026 aims to showcase the diverse attractions of each country and region, as well as new experiences, rediscoveries of regional charms, and services that address challenges in the tourism industry, introducing the latest tourism trends that will shape the future of travel and proposing new travel experiences through cross-border exchange..

Furthermore, a variety of programs will be offered, including stage programs introducing culture, food and beverage events, seminars, and opportunities for information exchange and business negotiations.

Highlights include the newly established "Gastronomy Tourism" and "Wellness Tourism" categories within the TEJ Collection, as well as compelling domestic booths, the increasingly popular and highly anticipated cruise sector, and booths showcasing new modes of travel and transportation.

Through the promotion of overseas travel, inbound travel, and domestic travel, the aim of Tourism EXPO Japan 2026 is to disseminate the charms of regions both domestically and internationally, propose new values ​​for travel, and revitalize the entire tourism industry.

Exciting seminars line-up

There are interesting seminars at Tourism Expo Japan 2026.

The first seminar is organized by Japan Space Tourism Promotion Council. Entitled "Space Food : From the Era of 'Bringing It with You' to the Era of 'Making It Yourself'", the seminar explores the future possibility of making space tourists' own food in space.

One of the subsequent seminars explores challenges faced by inbound tourism operations with inefficient operations with Excel and paper for complex business activities and the solution to the challenges looks into Cocotra, the inbound tourism support solution to the challenges as developed by Nippon Steel Solutions Co., Ltd.

Osamu Hidayamu of Nippon Steel Solutions Co., Ltd. shares with the invitees about the positive impact of Cocotra's implementation on business operations through the case study of Japanese tour agency Big Holiday International.  

Two other seminars on Green X Expo 2027 on 24 and 25 September 2026 touch on the progress and inbound tourism strategy of Yokohama as host city of Green Expo 2027 in welcoming tourist arrivals and the expansion of Japan-Thailand tourism exchange since the International Horticultural Exposition is scheduled to be held in Korat, Thailand, in 2029.

A panel discussion on promoting mutual exchange between Thailand and Japan based on the 140th Anniversary of the Normalization of Dipolatic Relations between both countries in 2027 is also held.

MIAT Mongolian Airlines under Mongoian Tourism Organization Mongolia pavilion

In contrast with its previous independent exhibitor presence, MIAT Mongolian Airlines is appearing as a sub-exhibitor under Mongolia Tourism Organziation Mongolia pavilion this year at Booth G-07. Other sub-exhibitors are Mongolian tour agencies and Japan tour agencies specialized in Mongolian tour packages.

New airline exhibitors at JATA Tourism Expo 2026

This year, the new airline exhibitors include Aegean Airlines, Air Astana, Delta Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Shenzhen Airlines and Emirates.

Repeated airline exhibitors include ITA Airways, Iberia, Air Tahiti Nui, All Nippon Airways, Starlux Airlines, Japan Airlines, Air Canada and Uzbekistan Airways.

Air Cambodia re-exhibits at JATA Tourism Expo, increases flight frequency to Narita

Air Cambodia plans C909 launch on 15 December 2026

Updates on Tourism EXPO Japan 2026 will be added in due course.

Aeromexico launches flight from Guadalajara to Paris CDG on 13 April 2027

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Aeromexico launches direct scheduled flight from Guadalajara to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Airport on 13 April 2027.

On 13 April 2027, according to schedules, Aeromexico flight AM42 departs from Guadalajara for Paris CDG at 1.55 pm, touches down in Paris CDG at 9.25 am on 14 April 2027 before taking off from Paris CDG for Guadalajara at 11.40 am under flight AM43 and landing in Guadalajara at 4.10 pm.

Aeromexico flies to Paris CDG with its 787-9/787-8 Dreamliners on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

Aeromexico launches flight to Milan from Mexico City on 30 March 2027

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Aeromexico, the national airline of Mexico, launches scheduled flight from Mexico City to Milan on 30 March 2027.

On 30 March 2027, according to schedules. Aeromexico flight AM76 departs from Mexico City for Milan at 10.25 pm, touches down in Milan at 6.20 pm on 31 March 2027 at 6.20 pm before leaving Milan for Mexico City at 11.05 pm under flight AM77 and arriving in Mexico City at 4 am on 1 April 2027.

Aeromexico flies to Milan with its 787-9 Dreamliner on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. It returns to Mexico City from Milan on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

Air Cambodia re-exhibits at JATA Tourism Expo, increases flight frequency to Narita

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Air Cambodia, that exhibits at Tourism Expo Japan (or JATA Tourism Expo) in 2025 in Aichi, is returning to the exhibition grounds at Tokyo Big Sight from 24 to 27 September 2026. This time, the airline plans to formally announce flight frequency increase to Narita via Fuzhou with bigger aircraft.

Effective 25 October 2026, Air Cambodia's sole A321 jet takes over A320 service on the route from Techo to Narita via Fuzhou.

From 15 December 2026, Air Cambodia increases flight frequency to Narita to five flights a week from three.

Air Cambodia plans C909 launch on 15 December 2026, with new C909 route open to Haikou after

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Air Cambodia, that is currently operating ATR72-600 flights from Techo to Ho Chi Minh City and secondary cities in Vietnam, is planning COMAC C909 operation launch on its existing route to Nanning from Techo on 15 December 2026, and from 16 December 2026 formally launches new route to Haikou from Techo with the Chinese aircraft.

On 16 December 2026, according to schedules, Air Cambodia's C909 flight K6914 departs from Techo for Haikou at 6.40 pm, touches down on Haikou at 9.35 pm before leaving Haikou for Techo at 10.35 pm and arriving in Techo at 11.35 pm under flight K6915.

Air Cambodia is scheduled to fly to Haikou from Techo on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

On 1 February 2027, the airline launches new C909 route linking Sihanouk with Chongqing with flight K6910 taking off from Sihanouk for Chongqing at 11.30 am, arriving in Chongqing at 4 pm before departing from Chongqing for Sihanouk under flight K6911 at 5 pm and touching down in Sihanouk at 7.30 pm under flight K6911.

Air Cambodia flies to Chongqing from Sihanouk on Mondays and Thursdays.

The C909 will not be deployed on services to Camranh and Phuquoc as Air Cambodia is increasing flight frequencies with the ATR76 to Phuquoc from three flights a week to daily flights from 25 October 2026 and to Camranh from two flights a week to three weekly flights from 17 December 2026.

With the increasing ATR76 flights to Phuquoc and Camranh, the ATR76 flights to Danang will be taken over by Air Cambodia's A320 effective 25 October 2026.

Shenzhen Airlines launches flight to Sydney on 14 December 2026

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Shenzhen Airlines launches non-stop scheduled flight from Shenzhen to Sydney on 14 December 2026.

On 14 December 2026, according to schedules, Shenzhen Airlines flight ZH815 departs from Shenzhen for Sydney at 12.20 am, touches down in Sydney at 1.40 pm local time before taking off for Shenzhen at 10.30 pm and arriving in Shenzhen at 5.25 am on 15 December 2026.

Shenzhen Airlines flies to Sydney four times weekly including Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays with its A330-300 jet.

IndiGo launches flight to Dar es Salaam on 20 November 2026

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IndiGo launches scheduled flight from Mumbai to Dar es Salaam on 20 November 2026.

On 20 November 2026, according to schedules, IndiGo flight 6E1851 departs from Mumbai for Dar es Salaam at 2.20 am, touches down in Dar es Salaam at 6.05 am local time before leaving Dar es Salaam for Mumbai under flight 6E1852 at 7.05 am and arriving in Mumbai at 3.55 pm.

IndiGo flies daily to Dar es Salaam with its A320neo jet.

The Mumbai=Dar es Salaam market is traditionally served by flights of Air Tanzania, the national flag carrier of Air Tanzania. IndiGo's entry to the African market has brought joy to Indians and Tanzanians.

IndiGo launches flight from Guwahati to Suvarnabhumi on 27 October 2026

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Indian budget airline IndiGo launches scheduled flight from Guwahati to Suvarnabhumi on 27 October 2026.

On 27 October 2026, according to schedules, IndiGo flight 6E1085 leaves Guwahati for Suvarnabhumi at 1.30 pm, lands in Suvarnabhumi at 6 pm before departing from Suvarnabhumi for Guwahati under flight 6E1086 at 8.50 am and arriving in Guwahati at 10.25 am local time.

IndiGo flies between Guwahati and Suvarnabhumi on Tuesdays and Saturdays with its A320neo aircraft.

IndiGo is the first Indian airline to link both airports after Drukair Royal Bhutan Airlines recently resumes flights between both airports.

Air New Zealand resumes flight to Changi from Christchurch on 28 October 2026

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Air New Zealand resumes scheduled flight from Christchurch to Changi on 28 October 2026.

On 28 October 2026, according to schedules, Air New Zealand flight NZ64 departs from Christchurch for Changi at 5.05 pm, touches down in Changi at 10.40 pm local time before leaving Changi for Christchurch at 12.30 am on 29 October 2026 and arriving in Christchurch at 3.25 pm local time under flight NZ63.

Air New Zealand flies from Christchurch to Changi with its 787-9 Dreamliner on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays and returns to Christchurch on Thursdays, Saturdays and Mondays.

Super Air Jet launches flights from Bandung, plans flight to Changi

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Super Air Jet, a budget subsidiary of Lion Air, is commencing new domestic flights from Bandung in late September 2026 with its A320 jet based on scheduled filing.

By 25 October 2026, Super Air Jet will have opened route from Bandung to Denpasar with two weekly flights, by 27 October 2026 commenced twice-weekly flights from Bandung to Balikpapan and by 28 October 2026 expanded its services from Bandung to include twice-weekly flights to Makassar and Pontianak.

By 25 October 2026, Super Air Jet will have launched new service from Bandung to Kualanamu with four flights a week and by 27 October 2026, operated thrice-weekly flights to Pekanbaru.

Super Air Jet is also evaluating a possibility to launch scheduled flight from Cengkarang to Changi after Indonesia AirAsia withdrew from the Indonesia-Singapore travel market recently.