For 32 years, OTDYKH Leisure has kicked off the autumn-winter tourism season, remaining the industry's premier business event. This year, the forum and exhibition will take place from September 2–4 at the Timiryasev Center, with official support from key government bodies and leading industry associations. This high level of involvement from relevant agencies and tourism market leaders confirms OTDYKH Leisure's unique role as a hub for building sustainable year-round demand. The event serves as a meeting point for analytics and forward-thinking ideas, setting the direction for travel development both domestically and internationally.

OTDYKH Leisure 2026 is officially supported by:

• The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation. 
• The Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation. 
• The Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation 
• The Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation 
• The Association of Tour Operators of Russia The Russian Union of Travel Industry 
• The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation 
• Roszapovedcenter of the Ministry of Natural Resources of Russia

Alongside official backing from key government and industry bodies, OTDYKH Leisure's importance to the sector is largely driven by the quality of its media coverage. Trade media and specialized platforms don't just report on the event — they share its outcomes with a broad professional audience, helping to boost interest in the tourism industry and increase its investment appeal.

A wide range of media partners — from national outlets to niche tourism platforms — ensures maximum reach among professionals.

Media support for OTDYKH Leisure 2026 is provided by:

• Sletat.ru, the leading tour search and booking platform — General Information Partner. 
• Event Live, a business portal for event industry professionals. 
• TURPOMOSHCH, the Association of Tour Operators in Outbound Tourism. 
• Travel Russian News, a leading tourism publication. 
• Vesti Turizm, an information and analytical portal. 
• Turister.ru, one of the largest communities of experienced travelers in the CIS. 
• Medical Tourism in Russia and the World magazine. 
• Ajax-Press, publisher and rights holder of the Russian Guide (Polyglot) guidebook series. 
• Regional Russia, a federal magazine. Federal Resource Center for Tourism and Hospitality Training (FRC RGUTS). 
• New Media Resource Center. 
• OTDYKH, the largest tourism exhibition in Belarus. National Resort Association. 
• Health Tourism and Corporate Wellness Association. 
• Expocalendar.ru, a calendar of exhibitions, conferences, and business events. 
• Fabricators.ru, a universal directory of domestic manufacturers. 
• Hot-link, the largest catalog for the restaurant and hotel business.

In summary, the OTDYKH Leisure partner ecosystem offers participants unique opportunities for networking, promotion, and direct dialogue with those making strategic decisions for the tourism industry. Thanks to extensive media coverage, every exhibitor will gain additional visibility and strengthen their market position. We look forward to welcoming you from September 2–4 at the Timiryazev Center.

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