The International Tourism Summit Asia Conference & B2B Networking event and the accompanying Fam Trip program, organized for the first time in Asia in cooperation with Istanbul Tourism Association (ISTTA) and TravelShop Turkey, was successfully completed in Manila, the capital of the Philippines, between 6-12 May 2025.

For more than 20 years, TravelShop Turkey, which has undertaken the infrastructure of many tourism fairs in Turkey and organized hundreds of international events with its Hosted Buyer programs, this time in cooperation with ISTTA, signed an important summit in Manila, in the heart of Asia.

Tourism professionals from all over the world, especially from the Philippines, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, laid the foundations for strong collaborations through conferences and B2B meetings.

Murtaza Kalender, Chairman of TravelShop Turkey & TravelShop Booking and President of Istanbul Istanbul Tourism Association, the architect of the event, said: “We believe in the transformative power of tourism and approach this sector as a vision and passion, not just a business. Our main motivation is to lead the establishment of new business networks, build lasting relationships and touch people's lives through tourism. This event is not just an organization; it is a strong reflection of Turkey's ambition in global tourism.”

Kalender continued his statements as follows: “Our goal is clear: To increase the number of tourists with high added value, to improve tourism product diversity and to expand tourism to 81 provinces and 12 months. We sincerely thank all the organizations and stakeholders who contributed to this important event: Istanbul Tourism Association (ISTTA), The International Ecotourism Society (TIES), Destination Wedding and Romance Tourism Professionals (IADWP), WorkShop TravelShop, TravelShop B2B, TravelShop Booking, MyTrips Travel & Tours and all our teammates working devotedly...

Our next events Istanbul Tourism Association members will be able to attend the following organizations free of charge and take part in B2B tables:

International Tourism Summit Africa - Morocco September 11-14, 2025

International Tourism Summit Africa - Tanzania May 05-08, 2026

International Tourism Summit Asia - Uzbekistan August 04-07, 2026