For over three decades, OTDYKH Leisure has served as the cornerstone of Russia’s travel and tourism industry. Since its inception in 1995, this event has provided a vital platform where tourism professionals, government officials, and business leaders gather to shape the future of travel in the region.
2026 Event Details
The 32nd edition of the International Forum-Exhibition OTDYKH Leisure is scheduled to take place from September 2 to 4, 2026, at the Timiryazev Centre in Moscow. The event combines an exhibition with an international tourism forum, offering a dynamic, open platform for government authorities at all levels and business representatives. Its position in the autumn calendar, ahead of the winter season, makes it the only professional event of its kind at that time, providing a key opportunity to set strategic directions for the upcoming period.
The event has a strong record of bringing together the industry’s most influential figures. The previous year saw participation from 14 countries, over 200 speakers in the business programme, and more than 8,000 visitors. Across three days, professionals had the chance to explore the exhibition and attend 43 business sessions, demonstrating OTDYKH’s status as the leading industry platform in Russia.
Four Specialized Exhibitions Under One Brand
Under the OTDYKH umbrella, the event has been organised into four distinct specialised exhibitions to serve every sector of the travel industry:
- OTDYKH Leisure – The core tourism exhibition, showcasing tour operators, travel agencies, and national and regional tourism offices.
- OTDYKH MICE – A global business platform for the meetings industry, business travel experts, event agencies, hotels, and corporate travel managers.
- OTDYKH Luxury – A section dedicated to exclusive tourism, gourmet and wine travel, featuring wineries, authentic product manufacturers, and organisers of premium travel programmes.
- OTDYKH Medical Tourism, Spa & Health – A specialised segment focused on medical treatment and wellness travel, bringing together spas, sanatoriums, and health tourism professionals.
A Platform for Business and Policy
OTDYKH Leisure receives broad governmental support from key Russian authorities, including the Ministry of Economic Development, the State Duma Committee for Physical Culture, Sport, Tourism and Youth Affairs, and several industry associations such as ATOR and the Russian Union of Travel Industry. This backing ensures the forum is a crucial venue for negotiating intergovernmental and partnership agreements.
The 2026 forum is set around the theme “Tourism: Territory of Closeness”. This central idea positions tourism not just as a service, but as a powerful communication tool that bridges economics and humanitarian missions. Sessions will address key issues including legal regulation, digitalisation of infrastructure, attracting investment, promoting Russian tourism brands abroad, and developing new partnerships with BRICS, EAEU, and ASEAN countries.
The Exhibition Experience
The exhibition space will be a living map of tourism opportunities, featuring major industry players, developing companies, digital platforms, and representatives from federal and regional authorities. Leading Russian regions, the largest corporations, and foreign companies will all be present. The event also includes engaging cultural activities, performances by national groups, and masterclasses.
Whether you are a tour operator, hotelier, corporate travel manager, or wellness tourism provider, OTDYKH Leisure 2026 is more than just an exhibition—it is the definitive industry event for discovering new trends, building valuable connections, and planning for the seasons ahead.
