ITB Americas Launches in Guadalajara, Highlighting Tourism's Global Economic Role
What happened
Messe Berlin Americas hosted the first edition of ITB Americas at Expo Guadalajara, Mexico, from November 10–12, 2026. The event featured 300 exhibiting companies from over 60 countries and qualified buyers from more than 40 countries. WTTC President and CEO Gloria Guevara Manzo attended the official opening ceremony alongside Mexico’s Tourism Secretary Josefina Rodríguez Zamora and Jalisco Governor Pablo Lemus.
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Why it matters
WTTC emphasized that travel and tourism represent nearly 10% of global GDP. The event is designed to generate business opportunities, which is expected to translate into wider economic benefits for the tourism industry across the Americas.
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Who's involved
- Messe BerlinOrganized the ITB Americas event in Guadalajara.
- GuadalajaraHosted the ITB Americas event.
- JaliscoThe state where Guadalajara is located.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Grupo Aeroportuario del PacíficoSpeculative
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico might see increased demand for business and leisure travel from the international trade event.
- AeroméxicoSpeculative
Aeroméxico could see increased demand for international flights due to the influx of global exhibitors and buyers.
- VolarisSpeculative
Volaris may see increased demand for regional travel services from the event attendees.
- JaliscoSpeculative
Jalisco might experience increased tourism and economic activity from the major international trade event.
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The entities involved
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Messe Berlin
German company
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Guadalajara
capital of the State of Jalisco, Mexico