Techo International Airport has opened the five day Tourism Fair 2026, bringing together 26 companies and 30 booths as Cambodia seeks to strengthen cooperation across the tourism sector and attract more domestic and international visitors.
The Tourism Fair 2026 officially opened at Techo International Airport on September 23 and will run through September 27 under the theme “All of Us for Tourism.”
The event brings together companies from tourism and related sectors to promote products and services, exchange ideas and develop business relationships among tourism industry stakeholders.
26 companies join five day tourism fair
A total of 26 companies are participating in the first Tourism Fair at Techo International Airport, occupying 30 booths.
The fair provides participating companies with an opportunity to showcase tourism products and services while connecting with other businesses, tourism organisations and potential customers.
The event is designed not only as a tourism exhibition but also as a platform for industry networking and cooperation.
Tourism industry sees fair as strategic platform
Meng Phalla, Vice President of the Cambodian Tourism Association (CATA), said the Tourism Fair 2026 goes beyond simply displaying tourism products and services.
He described it as a strategic platform for exchanging ideas and building business relationships within the tourism sector.
The fair also highlights Cambodia’s diverse natural and cultural heritage and the hospitality of the Cambodian people, with the aim of presenting these assets to both domestic and international markets.
Techo International Airport positions itself as part of tourism sector
Charles Vann, Director of Cambodia Airport Investment Co., said Techo International Airport began operations on September 9, 2025 and has an important role to play in supporting Cambodia’s tourism sector.
He said the airport is not simply a facility for receiving and departing passengers, but also has a role in working with the government and tourism-sector organisations to attract more visitors.
According to Vann, the airport is cooperating with the Royal Government and relevant authorities, particularly CATA and the Ministry of Tourism, to develop new strategies for attracting tourists.
“The most important message from this event is that we need to work together to attract more tourists to our country.”
Vann also emphasised cooperation with tourism associations, the Ministry of Tourism and the Cambodia Tourism Board (CTB).
Airport acknowledges early challenges
Vann said Techo International Airport encountered obstacles after opening but that the challenges did not stop its development efforts.
He said the experience gained from those difficulties has strengthened the airport and encouraged the team to continue looking for new approaches to support tourism growth and attract more visitors.
The Tourism Fair represents one such approach by bringing tourism businesses directly into the airport environment.
Vann also acknowledged that the number of participating companies and exhibitors remains limited during the fair’s first year.
However, he said there is an expectation that participation will increase in future editions, with discussions with CATA aimed at encouraging more members and companies to join.
Fair runs from September 23 to 27
The Tourism Fair 2026 is being held for five days, from September 23 through September 27.
The event provides a platform for tourism-related companies to present their products while allowing industry stakeholders to exchange ideas and establish business connections.
For Techo International Airport, the event also provides an opportunity to demonstrate its role as part of Cambodia’s wider tourism ecosystem.
Angkor Times Analysis
The Tourism Fair 2026 comes at a time when Cambodia is seeking to strengthen tourism activity through broader cooperation and diversification.
The structure of the fair is notable because it combines tourism promotion, business networking and airport-based visitor engagement.
With 26 companies occupying 30 booths in its first year, the event remains relatively modest in scale. However, its significance may lie less in the number of exhibitors and more in the attempt to create a recurring platform connecting the airport with tourism businesses and industry associations.
Techo International Airport is also relatively new, having begun operations in September 2025. The fair therefore represents part of the airport’s effort to establish a wider role within Cambodia’s tourism sector beyond passenger processing.
The emphasis on cooperation is particularly clear in Charles Vann’s comments. He called for collaboration among the airport, CATA, the Ministry of Tourism, the Cambodia Tourism Board and other tourism associations to develop approaches for attracting more visitors.
The source does not provide a specific tourist arrival target, expected revenue from the fair or the number of international visitors expected to attend. It also does not identify individual participating companies.
The immediate objective is therefore best understood as promotion, networking and industry cooperation, while future editions could provide a larger platform if participation expands as expected by the organisers.
Key Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Tourism Fair 2026 |
| Location | Techo International Airport |
| Opening date | September 23, 2026 |
| Closing date | September 27, 2026 |
| Duration | 5 days |
| Theme | “All of Us for Tourism” |
| Participating companies | 26 |
| Total booths | 30 |
| Main focus | Tourism products, services, networking and business relationships |
| Industry organisation involved | Cambodian Tourism Association |
| Airport operator | Cambodia Airport Investment Co. |
| Airport operations began | September 9, 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tourism Fair 2026?
Tourism Fair 2026 is a five day tourism industry event at Techo International Airport designed to promote tourism products and services, exchange ideas and build business relationships.
How many companies are participating?
The fair features 26 companies from the tourism and related sectors.
How many booths are at the fair?
Participating companies occupy a total of 30 booths.
When is the Tourism Fair 2026 being held?
The fair runs from September 23 to September 27, 2026.
What is the theme of the fair?
The event is being held under the theme “All of Us for Tourism.”
What is the purpose of the Tourism Fair?
The fair aims to promote tourism products and services, facilitate industry discussions and create business relationships among companies and tourism-sector stakeholders.
What role does Techo International Airport play in tourism?
According to Cambodia Airport Investment Director Charles Vann, the airport has an important role in supporting Cambodia’s tourism sector and cooperating with tourism authorities and associations to develop strategies for attracting visitors.
When did Techo International Airport begin operations?
According to the source, Techo International Airport began operations on September 9, 2025.
Will the fair have more exhibitors in the future?
Charles Vann said the number of companies and exhibitors is limited in the first year but expressed the expectation that more members and companies would participate in future editions.