Aeromexico Unites with Cathay Pacific, Condor Airlines and Many Airlines Connect the United States with Global Business Markets at Business Travel Show America 2026

Aeromexico, Cathay Pacific, Condor Airlines and other international carriers will join Business Travel Show America 2026 in New York, highlighting the airline networks supporting corporate journeys from the United States. The event will connect travel buyers with aviation partners serving Europe, Asia, Latin America, the Gulf and domestic markets.

Business Travel Show America returns to New York on 14 and 15 October 2026, bringing corporate travel buyers together with airlines, hotel groups, travel management companies and technology providers. The Javits Center event is designed to support sourcing, policy development, traveller experience and commercial partnerships across the managed travel sector.

Business Travel Show America 2026 brings corporate travel decision makers to New York

Business Travel Show America 2026 will take place on 14 and 15 October at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. The two-day event will bring together corporate travel managers, procurement specialists, finance leaders, human resources teams, meeting planners and travel suppliers.

The show is focused on managed travel. This is the part of the industry that helps companies organise employee journeys, negotiate supplier contracts, manage travel costs, track spending, improve booking processes and support travellers during disruption.

Business travel remains important for many sectors. Companies still need staff to visit clients, attend meetings, inspect sites, join trade events and build international partnerships. However, travel programmes are changing. Buyers are now expected to control costs while also improving traveller safety, reducing emissions and giving employees easier booking options.

Business Travel Show America is built around these pressures. It offers a place where buyers can compare suppliers, attend education sessions and meet companies offering solutions for air travel, hotels, rail, ground transport, payments, expense management, risk and travel technology.

The organiser says the 2026 show will feature more than 100 exhibiting suppliers. Its show preview states that 150 suppliers will be represented across the exhibition floor, alongside a programme of meetings, education and networking. Business Travel Show America

Airlines connect the United States with key global business markets

The exhibitor line-up shows strong airline participation. Confirmed names include Aeromexico, Cathay Pacific, Condor Airlines, Copa Airlines, Delta Business, Etihad, Southwest Airlines, TAP Portugal, United Airlines and Virgin Atlantic.

This gives the event a visible international aviation dimension. Aeromexico represents connectivity between the United States and Mexico. Cathay Pacific adds a Hong Kong and wider Asia connection. Condor Airlines brings Germany into the exhibitor mix, while Copa Airlines highlights Panama’s role as a major hub linking North and South America.

Etihad provides a United Arab Emirates and Gulf perspective. TAP Portugal supports links to Portugal and Europe. Virgin Atlantic brings the United Kingdom market into focus. Meanwhile, Delta, Southwest and United underline the scale of the domestic United States market and its global airline connections.

The official exhibitor directory does not list country pavilions or national delegations. However, the confirmed airline and supplier list indicates participation linked to the United States, Mexico, Hong Kong, Germany, Panama, the United Arab Emirates, Portugal, the United Kingdom, France, Australia and Singapore, among other global markets through multinational brands.

For corporate travel buyers, this mix matters. International travel programmes often require several airline partners. A company may need domestic routes within the United States, transatlantic services to Europe, connections to Asia and reliable links to Latin America. Meeting airlines in one place can help buyers compare network reach, corporate products, loyalty offers and traveller support.

Hotel groups and accommodation specialists target corporate demand

Hotels are another major part of the event. Confirmed exhibitors include Accor, Apex Hotels, Ascott International Management, BWH Hotels, Choice Hotels, Hilton, Highgate Hotels, Hyatt Hotels, IHG Hotels and Sonesta International Hotels.

These brands represent a broad accommodation offer, from large global chains to city-focused hotel operators and serviced apartment specialists. Their presence reflects the changing needs of business travellers. A one-night airport stay, a three-day client meeting, a long project assignment and a large conference group all require different accommodation options.

Accor brings a major French-rooted global hospitality presence. Ascott International Management represents Singapore-based serviced residence expertise. Apex Hotels and Imperial London Hotels point to the United Kingdom’s corporate accommodation market. Hilton, Hyatt, Choice Hotels, BWH Hotels and Sonesta represent substantial United States-based hotel networks with international reach.

Business travel buyers are looking beyond room rates. They also consider location, flexible booking conditions, meeting space, loyalty benefits, sustainability programmes, traveller security and the consistency of service across destinations. Hotel exhibitors can use the show to explain how their properties fit modern corporate travel policies.

The presence of apartment and extended-stay providers is particularly significant. Some businesses are using longer-term accommodation for consulting projects, relocations and temporary assignments. This creates opportunities for accommodation firms that can offer more space, kitchens and practical facilities than a standard hotel room.

Travel management companies remain central to managed travel

Travel management companies, commonly known as TMCs, will form a major part of the exhibition. Confirmed participants include ADTRAV, ALTOUR, Atlas Travel, BCD, Corporate Travel Management, Corporate Traveler, Direct Travel, FCM Travel, Fox World Travel, Gant Travel Management, Gray Dawes Travel, Safe Harbors Business Travel, Teplis Travel and Travel Incorporated.

These companies help organisations manage travel programmes. Their work can include booking support, traveller service, supplier negotiations, reporting, policy compliance and disruption management.

The sector is under pressure to deliver more value. Corporate clients want better data, lower costs and stronger support when flights are delayed or plans change. They also want employees to have access to the same simple digital tools they use when arranging personal holidays.

TMCs therefore need strong technology partnerships. They also need experienced consultants who understand traveller needs. Business Travel Show America gives them direct access to procurement teams and travel managers who may be reviewing suppliers or redesigning their travel policies.

The event can also support smaller and medium-sized firms. These companies may not have large in-house travel departments. A specialist TMC can help them create practical rules, secure negotiated hotel rates and provide emergency assistance for employees travelling abroad.

Technology, payments and data reshape the travel programme

Technology will be one of the key themes at the New York event. Confirmed exhibitors include Amadeus Cytric, Cvent, Deem, Emburse, SAP Concur, Serko, Spotnana, Travelport, Tripkicks and Uber for Business.

The companies offer services across booking, meetings, expense reporting, travel data, mobility and traveller engagement. Their role is becoming increasingly important as employers try to connect travel booking, expense control and duty-of-care systems.

SAP Concur and Emburse are known in travel and expense management. Amadeus Cytric, Deem, Serko and Spotnana are associated with booking and travel technology. Cvent and Groupize focus on meetings and group travel needs. Travelport provides travel retailing and distribution technology.

Corporate travel managers increasingly need one clear view of their programme. They want to know where employees are travelling, how much the company is spending and whether a booking follows policy. They also need to measure emissions and identify opportunities to improve the traveller experience.

The event’s Innovation Faceoff will return in 2026, giving new and established suppliers an opportunity to present their latest ideas to industry judges. Business Travel News reported that the programme follows the 2025 win by Nowadays and forms part of the show’s wider supplier discovery focus.

New York offers a strategic setting for the event

New York is a natural location for a business travel event. The city is a global centre for finance, media, technology, professional services and international commerce. It is also served by major airports, rail connections and a dense range of hotels and meeting venues.

The Javits Center is located on Manhattan’s west side and gives exhibitors and visitors access to one of the world’s most important corporate travel markets. The event is free for qualified buyers, according to the organiser, and combines the exhibition with meetings and education sessions.

Business Travel Show America is still a relatively new event, having launched in 2025. Its second edition will be closely watched by suppliers and buyers looking to understand the direction of the North American managed travel market.

“Business Travel Show America is an important meeting point for a sector that is becoming more connected, data-led and traveller-focused. Bringing global airlines, hotels, technology specialists and travel management companies to New York will help buyers build stronger, more resilient and more efficient corporate travel programmes.”— Anup Kumar Keshan, Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Travel And Tour World

Why the event matters for the travel industry

The show is more than a marketplace for travel services. It reflects the wider transformation of business travel. Companies are seeking more efficient travel programmes, but they are also paying closer attention to employee wellbeing, data security, sustainability and resilience.

Airlines need to demonstrate dependable networks. Hotels need to show value beyond a room rate. TMCs need to combine human service with smart technology. Technology firms need to make travel easier without reducing control. The strongest suppliers will be those that can help corporate buyers manage all these demands together.

For destinations and travel businesses worldwide, Business Travel Show America offers an opportunity to understand the needs of the United States corporate buyer. It also provides a practical platform for international suppliers to build relationships in one of the world’s largest business travel markets.

Business Travel Show America 2026 will give the managed travel sector a focused New York meeting point. Airlines, hotels, TMCs, technology firms and payment specialists will meet corporate buyers seeking practical solutions. The event highlights how global connectivity, cost control, traveller care and digital tools are shaping the next phase of business travel.

Business Travel Show America 2026 will underline aviation’s central role in connecting United States companies with global markets. With airlines spanning key international regions, the New York event offers corporate travel buyers a direct setting to assess routes, service options, partnerships and travel programme solutions for increasingly complex business journeys.