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Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –
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The Russian Government held a meeting of the organizing committee for the International Tourism Forum "Travel!" chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko. Representatives of federal government agencies, the Moscow government, relevant organizations, and development institutions participated. Anton Kobyakov, Advisor to the President of Russia and Executive Secretary of the Organizing Committee for the International Tourism Forum "Travel!", and Dmitry Vakhrukov, Deputy Minister of Economic Development, presented reports on the forum's results and plans for preparing for the 2026 edition of the forum.
"Next year, the 'Travel!' forum will be held for the sixth time. It will take place from June 10th to 14th in Moscow at VDNKh. The forum's main goal is to showcase the tourism potential of all Russian regions, the variety of available recreational activities, and develop special offers for residents. Based on a government decree, this year's forum has been granted international status. The invitation campaign has already begun. In addition to representatives from our 89 regions, we expect the participation of foreign delegations," said Dmitry Chernyshenko.
Following the meeting, the dates and venue for the 2026 International Tourism Forum "Travel!" were approved. The forum will take place from June 10–14 at VDNKh and, as is traditional, will coincide with Russia Day (June 12). The business program will run from June 10–12, with June 12 being Youth Day. The forum's main theme is "Hospitality Culture: Expanding Boundaries and Strengthening Ties."
"Tourism and hospitality are not just a sector of the economy, but a driver of national development. Every traveler contributes to achieving an important goal: by 2030, the number of trips within Russia should reach 140 million, and the tourism industry's share of GDP should reach 5%. Developing domestic tourism is the path to a strong economy. Through hospitality and travel, we achieve our national development goals, and the international forum 'Travel!' demonstrates how travel unites people and strengthens the country," noted Anton Kobyakov.
The key events of the 2026 International Tourism Forum "Travel!" will include a plenary session, an all-Russian conference on tourism development, a business dialogue with the Russian Minister of Economic Development, and meetings of working groups and subcommittees of the intergovernmental commissions on tourism. Additional events will include award ceremonies, meetings with international partners, and information tours. Particular attention will be paid to promoting the forum internationally, developing a program for foreign buyers, and synchronizing information tours under the national brand Discover Russia.
"The concept of the future forum is based on moving from plans to showcasing actual achievements. We're focusing on practical results: we'll showcase new tourism products and locations that have already been created and are ready to welcome guests. Our goal is not just to talk about, but to clearly demonstrate the competitiveness of the domestic tourism market. In 2026, the forum will significantly expand its scope. We'll expand not only the scope of the business program but also the physical space of the event. The "Cosmos" and "Atom" pavilions, as well as a completely renovated square, will be used, creating a large-scale business platform for showcasing the potential of Russian companies," said Dmitry Vakhrukov.
He also noted that a clear schedule for the forum's preparations has now been approved: the main theme will be determined by the end of November, and the full program architecture will be made public in December. The forum's final business program will be published no later than April 15 of next year.
The International Tourism Forum "Travel!" remains a key platform for discussing strategic issues in tourism and hospitality development, combining business, exhibition, and festival programs and promoting the tourism potential of Russia's regions domestically and internationally.
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