International Tourism & Travel Show 2026

  

The International Tourism and Travel Show Montreal 2026

36th Edition 

 

October 30 - November 1, 2026

 

The show is  is once again being held at the Montreal's Palais des congrès.

 

The International Travel and Tourism Show is Quebec’s annual largest travel event that brings together under one roof hundreds of exhibitors, destinations, travel agencies, transportation providers, and tourism experts from all corners of the world. Whether one is dreaming of a family getaway, an off-the-beaten-path adventure, a cruise, a cultural trip, or an all-inclusive vacation, this tourism show is the perfect place to discover new destinations, meet passionate travel specialists, and plan the next travel experience. It presents a packed program of conferences, exclusive offers, and exciting activities to turn any travel plans into a reality.

 

 

This is a very popular Show and is well awaited by the public. As the cold Canadian winter is fast approaching, many are starting to look for warm south destinations, away from the snow and cold. A great number of such warm possibilities is presented this year. The visitors can approach many booths with exotic posters and décor, talk with the travel experts, have their questions answered, and get an advice and the description of the travel arrangements available.

 

The show also offers many conferences with the presenters from various booths projecting the travel routs and accommodations onto large screens, so the visitors could visualize much better what to expect and also to decide whether to choose a country to visit in the winter and travel alone or to join some group excursion. The presentations also help to make travel plans and preparations more clear and are helpful to make decisions as what to pack for a specific journey.

 

 

 

For more information, visit the International Tourism and Travel Show's website.

 

 

 

Also cooking and tasting of international meals is also offered at the show.

 

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CHIANTI Italian Wine 2026

VINO CHIANTI Italian Wine

MASTERCLASS 

September 1, 2026    

The masterclass was held in Montreal, at the Institut de tourisme et d'hôtellerie du Québec. It was presented by Jacky Blisson, MW.The themes was 

The Renaissance of Chianti: the evolution of a contemporary classic. Altitude, freshness, and a modern expression of Sangiovese and its related varieties. 

 

Chianti is a dry red wine from the Tuscany region of central Italy made primarily from the Sangiovese grape.

Key Classifications

• Chianti DOCG: The standard regional style, requiring a minimum of 70% to 80% Sangiovese.

• Chianti Classico: Produced in the historic heartland between Florence and Siena, marked by a Black Rooster seal on the neck. It requires at least 80% Sangiovese.
  

 

 

The first definition of a wine area called Chianti was made in 1716. In 1932 the Chianti area was completely redrawn and divided into seven sub-areas: Classico, Colli Aretini, Colli Fiorentini, Colline Pisane, Colli Senesi, Montalbano and Rùfina.

During the 1970s producers started to reduce the quantity of white grapes in Chianti. In 1995 it became legal to produce a Chianti with 100% Sangiovese. For a wine to retain the name of Chianti it must be produced with at least 80% Sangiovese grapes. Aged Chianti (at least 6 months in barrel and 3 more in bottle before release, instead of 6 months aging without barreling necessary) may be labelled as Riserva. Chianti that meets more stringent requirements (lower yield, higher alcohol content and dry extract) may be labelled as Chianti Superiore, although Chianti from the Classico sub-area is not allowed in any event to be labelled as Superiore.

These wines were tasted during the Masterclass:

 

They were all excellent wines, and the wine lovers had a choice to chose those which they liked the most.

This event was very informative and well organized and presented. 

 

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SIAL Canada 2026

SIAL Montreal 2026

SIAL Canada’s 23^rd Edition

The Agri-Food Industry’s Must-Attend the Most Important Event

April 29 - May 1, 2026

The much awaited Salon International de l'Alimentation au Canada (SIAL Canada) that comes to Montreal every second year, was once again held at the Palais des congrès de Montréal. Also, as last year, itoccupied two levels at the Palais.

SIAL Canada is committed to ignite innovation within the agri-food industry/ It empowers companies in this sector to gain deeper insights into market dynamics and global food trends, thus helping them to enhance and maintain their competitive edge. 

Thousands of companies have recognized this fact: SIAL Canada has served as their annual catalyst for over two decades. Its national and international sector-specific approach addresses the unique requirements of the retail, food service, and food processing sectors. 

 

 

As the number one meeting platform in the agri-food sector, the SIAL Canada, for over twenty years, SIAL Canada has contributed to the evolution of the food industry through the high-quality business connections it generates and by showcasing the sector’s latest innovations.

At a time when the current climate is driving Canada to diversify its markets, SIAL Canada’s strategic importance is paramount for businesses looking to expand their market reach and diversify their buyer or supplier networks.

SIAL Canada 2026 in numbers:

- 800+ exhibitors and brands from 55 countries

- A traffic of 23,000 professionals from 78 countries

 

 

 

The great variety of local Canadian and international produce were on display.

 

 

 

SIAL Canada 2026 also presented quite a number packaging solution and also a number of highly technical and sophisticated packaging and processing equipment.

 

SIAL Canada 2026 also offered more than 20 conference sessions across 10 thematic forums addressing opportunities in the agri-food sector, from artificial intelligence to health, and including marketing to packaging.

Overall, this year's SIAL Canada Expo was a great success!

 

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For more information, visit the  SIAL website.