Global Travel Meet 2025: Malaysia Set to Host International Tourism Business Event, Driving Forward Visit Malaysia 2026

October 1, 2025

Global Travel Meet 2025: Malaysia Set to Host International Tourism Business Event, Driving Forward Visit Malaysia 2026

PUTRAJAYA, 1 October 2025 – Tourism Malaysia is hosting the Global Tourism Meet 2025, an international tourism business event set to become a pivotal gathering. The event will connect 600 international buyers and 100 media representatives from around the globe with 400 Malaysian sellers representing hoteliers, travel agents, airlines, and a diverse array of tourism products under one roof.

Set to convene from 1 to 3 October 2025 at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, this three-day programme aims to strengthen Malaysia’s position as a preferred travel destination while paving the way for Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026), where the nation targets 47 million international visitor arrivals.

Throughout the event, delegates will have the opportunity to attend business-to- business (B2B) sessions, high-impact networking events, strategic business matching activities, and familiarisation trips (FAM Trips). These experiences are well-crafted to provide greater exposure to Malaysia’s rich and diverse offerings, encompassing captivating cultural experiences, breathtaking eco-tourism adventures, exquisite gastronomy, and thrilling adventure travel.

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YB Datuk Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan, Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture underscored the event’s significance: “Global Travel Meet 2025 is more than just an event; It is a platform where ideas are transformed into action. This event stands as a vital catalyst in igniting renewed energy and driving strong momentum into the year ahead through the collective efforts of government, industry players, and partners in realising our ambitious goals for VM2026.”

With the strong support of Malaysian-based carriers such as Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, and Batik Air, Global Travel Meet 2025 is organised through close collaboration with key tourism associations, including the Malaysia Inbound Chinese Association (MICA), Malaysian Indian Tour & Travel Association (MITTA), alongside other vital corporate partners.

Malaysia’s tourism sector has demonstrated remarkable resilience and growth in recent years. In 2024, Malaysia welcomed 38.0 million international visitor arrivals—a 31.1% increase compared to 2023, and an 8.3% rise over pre-pandemic 2019 levels. Our top visitor-generating markets included Singapore, Indonesia, China, Thailand, Brunei, India, the Philippines, South Korea, Australia, and Chinese Taipei. This encouraging momentum has continued into 2025. From January to July alone, Malaysia received 24.5 million international visitors, marking a substantial 16.8% increase over the same period last year.