PATA Travel Mart 2027 will take place in Macao from September 20 to 22, 2027, marking the event’s return to the destination after a decade. The event will be hosted by the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO).
The three-day programme will bring together buyers and exhibitors from across Asia-Pacific, with a focus on business meetings, networking and contracting opportunities. The event aims to support travel organisations in building partnerships and expanding access to regional markets.
Alongside the trade exhibition, the programme will include a forum on tourism trends, the PATA Gold Awards 2027 and a series of social events.
Macao last hosted the travel mart in 2017, having previously held the event in 2010. The destination also hosted the PATA Annual Summit in 2024.
The city offers a mix of cultural heritage and modern tourism infrastructure. Its historic centre has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005, while in 2017 it was designated a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. The destination also has a range of recognised intangible cultural heritage practices and events.
As of February 2026, Macao had around 47,000 hotel rooms, supporting its position as a regional events and tourism destination.
Noor Ahmad Hamid, CEO of PATA, said: “We had the opportunity to experience the destination’s world-class hospitality in 2010 and 2017 during the first and second PATA Travel Marts held in Macao, and most recently in 2024 during the PATA Annual Summit. With this strong partnership and Macao’s exceptional capabilities as a host destination, we are confident that this Travel Mart will further showcase the city’s excellence and hospitality on the global stage.”
“We are looking forward to welcoming PATA Travel Mart delegates once again next year for a first-hand update on the dynamic developments of Macao as a world centre of tourism and leisure, with an emphasis on diversification. By hosting this PATA flagship event, we are also pleased to offer delegates the opportunity to fully leverage our city’s unique advantages in connecting the Chinese mainland with the world,” added Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, director of MGTO.
