Chapter VII: Aura
25-28 October 2026
Fairmont Mayakoba, Mexico
In 2026 we bring youmore of what matters
The leading luxury travel event connecting the world’s most influential wellness and lifestyle brands with top buyers from across the Americas.
More time.More access.More opportunity.
TFest 2026 is entering a new chapter - one created specifically for the Americas buyer market. This is where the industry’s most forward-thinking luxury travel professionals come together to connect, collaborate, and grow.
Meet with high-calibre buyers from North, Central, and South America, discover new business opportunities, and showcase your brand to the people shaping the future of luxury travel.
With extended meeting slots, more one-to-one connections, and a wellness-led environment that inspires meaningful conversations, TFest 2026 gives you the space and time to build the partnerships that truly matter.
Host partner
Meet with the best in luxury travel
Our buyers
The best private travel designers, travel planners, and elite concierge & lifestyle management companies the industry has to offer, with a prominent representation of top buyers from the Americas.
45% - North America 20% - South America 20% - Europe 15% - Central America
We’re asking all our buyers to commit to attending Chapter VII by paying a (non-refundable) participation fee of GBP 300.
Our exhibitors
A truly global representation of top destinations, 5-star hotels, off-the-beaten-path boutique properties, private jets, and transformational travel DMCs.
35% - Europe 40% - North America 15% - South America 5% - Middle East & Africa 5% - Asia Pacific
The festival innumbers
- Unmissable days
- 3
- Unmissable days
- One-to-one meetings
- 45
- One-to-one meetings
- Connections
- 15,000
- Connections
Mornings of connection
Days begin with refreshing wellness sessions followed by up to 45 personalised, one-to-one meetings with the highest quality people in luxury travel, including leading buyers from the Americas. You choose who you want to meet, which means that each connection brings you value.
Afternoons of discovery
In the afternoons, you have the choice to join different 'Pathways' or head to the Festival on the Beach and Power Hour, where a host of networking activities await. From wellbeing to adventure, Mayan culture and history to creativity and nature, each Pathway brings you opportunities to connect, and be informed and inspired.
A fiesta every night
Festival evenings give you a chance to let loose, immerse yourself in the destination, and get closer to other attendees with music, colourful themes, and lively entertainment. Not to be missed!
What to expect at TFest Chapter VII
- All day: Arrivals
- 19:00-23:00: Opening Night
- 08:00-08:30: Morning coffee & welcome briefing
- 08:30-13:00: Pre-scheduled meetings
- 13:00-14:00: Lunch
- 14:00-17:00: Power Hour, Pathways, and Festival on the Beach (note: Some Pathways will include lunch and depart at 13:00)
- 19:00-23:00: Evening of choice
- 08:00-08:30: Morning coffee
- 08:30-13:00: Pre-scheduled meetings
- 13:00-14:00: Lunch
- 14:00-17:00: Power Hour, Pathways, and Festival on the Beach (note: Some Pathways will include lunch and depart at 13:00)
- 19:00-00:00: Closing Night
- 08:45-12:30: Pre-scheduled meetings
- 12:30-13:30: Lunch
- Afternoon: Departures
Find yourself inan eco-friendly paradise
Mayakoba, Mexico is connected to nature in a way that will ignite your spirit – and it’s the home of TFest Chapter VII.
Carved out of the Mayan jungle, the ‘Village Over Water’ is 500+ acres of wild tropical beauty, with resorts built to preserve the native landscape.
Our host partner, Fairmont Mayakoba, is a leader amongst eco-friendly hotels, and the Fairmont brand has been recognised for having one of the most environmentally-friendly programmes in the North American hotel industry.
In 2026, Mayakoba will once again be the backdrop for luxury travel’s most innovative show. Prepare to experience TFest in a true natural paradise.
Frequently asked questions
- TFest Chapter VII: Aura takes place from 25 to 28 October 2026 at Fairmont Mayakoba in the Riviera Maya, Mexico.
- TFest is a luxury and wellness travel festival by Private Luxury Events (PLE). It brings the world’s most influential luxury travel buyers together with exhibitors from top destinations, hotels and travel brands, with a special focus on the Americas market.
- Buyers are the best private travel designers, travel planners and elite concierge and lifestyle management companies, with a prominent representation from the Americas. Exhibitors are a global mix of top destinations, 5-star hotels, boutique properties, private jets and transformational travel DMCs.
- Mornings start with wellness sessions followed by up to 45 personalised, pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings, chosen by you. Afternoons offer Pathways, Power Hour and the Festival on the Beach, and every evening has a themed festival night.
- Yes. Buyers commit to attending Chapter VII by paying a non-refundable participation fee of GBP 300 on confirmation of attendance.
- There are two exhibitor packages: The Classic, a standard exhibition space for pre-scheduled meetings, and the Showcase Studio, an immersive branded booth. See Exhibitor Options or email sales-team@privateluxuryevents.com.
- Brands can sponsor or host an evening or Pathway experience, create an activation or private dining experience for buyers, or sponsor the Wyred event app. See Partner With Us or email partnerships@privateluxuryevents.com.
- The hour-by-hour programme, Pathways and evening dress codes are in the Chapter VII attendee guidebook at guidebook.travel-fest.com.
- Register through the TFest registration page; the Register Now button at the top of every page takes you there.
What people are saying
“What makes TFest extraordinary is the human-to-human connections. It has felt more personal here than ever. The quality of buyers has been incredible, and we’ve already had some promising leads following this event.” "I had the opportunity to meet and reconnect with some of the best partners in the luxury travel industry. It was an amazing experience, and I am thrilled to say that we have found the support we need for our ongoing requests and immediately generated sales."
RLH Properties
25-28 October 2026
Fairmont Mayakoba, Mexico
Please note: A non-refundable buyer participation fee is required upon confirmation of attendance.
