Update, October 22, 2026: the fair was postponed because of the rain and will now take place on Friday 30 and Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November at Parque Ciudad Empresarial. Tickets remain valid. Details in VYVA 2026 travel fair moves to new dates.
The VYVA 2026 International Travel and Holiday Fair (Feria Internacional de Viajes y Vacaciones) runs from Friday, October 23, to Sunday, October 25, at Ciudad Empresarial in Huechuraba, Santiago. It is the fair's ninth edition, under the slogan “Find your next trip here”, and brings together Chilean destinations from Tarapacá to Chiloé and Rapa Nui, plus international offers, according to the announcement published by Sernatur on October 19, 2026.
It is organized by Interexpo and the Chilean Association of Tourism Companies (Achet), together with Fedetur, Hoteleros de Chile and Achiga, with Sernatur and the Undersecretariat of Tourism as co-organizers. Tickets are sold through Passline from the official site, expovyva.cl.
VYVA 2026 travel fair: key facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Dates | Friday, October 23 to Sunday, October 25, 2026 |
| Venue | Ciudad Empresarial, Huechuraba, Santiago |
| Edition | Ninth |
| Expected attendance | Thousands of visitors and over 2,000 industry professionals (Sernatur) |
| Tickets | Sold on Passline via expovyva.cl (price not published as of October 20) |
| New this year | Latin American countries invited for the first time |
Source: Sernatur and expovyva.cl, checked on October 20, 2026. The organizers had not published daily opening hours or the general admission price on their site.
VYVA 2026 travel fair program by day
| Day | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 23 | From 8:00 | Sernatur's National Business Roundtable at Centro de Eventos Hilaria: 68 selling companies and over 1,000 expected meetings |
| Friday 23 | Morning | Travel Forum Latam, a seminar on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data and sustainability, with Latam, Despegar, Cocha and PromPerú |
| Friday 23 | 13:15 | Opening with Economy Minister Daniel Mas, Regional Governor Claudio Orrego, Undersecretary María Paz Lagos and Sernatur director Cristóbal Benítez |
| Sunday 25 | 15:00 | Auction of Rapa Nui travel packages with TV hosts Pancho Saavedra and Jorge Zabaleta (Socios por el Mundo) and Hotumatur |
| All three days | All day | Regional stands, VYVA Sale deals, live podcast and photo contest |
The opening includes awards for outstanding people and companies in tourism and a reception with the Rapa Nui group Tao'a. The live podcast is with Dos Fran Viajan Mejor que Una, and the “Chile en Primer Plano” photo contest is led by photographer Cristian Aninat.
Which regions and destinations will be at VYVA
According to Sernatur, the regions of Tarapacá, Valparaíso, Rapa Nui, Metropolitana, O'Higgins, Maule, Ñuble, La Araucanía and Los Lagos will showcase their food, wine, dances and traditions. The winners of the Más Valor Turístico 2026 contest, TrekAndino from Ñuble and Travelfy from Biobío, will also exhibit.
- North: Tarapacá, with destinations such as Iquique.
- Center: Valparaíso, Metropolitana, O'Higgins and Maule; a good excuse for a wine route.
- South: Ñuble, La Araucanía and Los Lagos, home to Pucón and Puerto Varas.
- Rapa Nui: with the Tao'a group and Sunday's auction. Before buying, read what to know before traveling to Easter Island.
- International: PromPerú, Universo Nómada and Viajobien, with packages for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
Why the VYVA fair matters for tourism
The fair comes in a year with fewer foreign tourists, due to the decline of the Argentine market, as shown by August 2026 arrivals. Undersecretary Lagos said the sector generates about 673,000 jobs, 5.7% more than a year earlier, and that the challenge is to “keep growing, reduce seasonality and generate more job opportunities”.
Sernatur director Cristóbal Benítez said the goal is for VYVA to be “not just a showcase, but also a platform” connecting regional companies with buyers. Javiera Sotoluque, general manager of Interexpo, called it “the meeting point that the national tourism industry needs”.
Tips to make the most of the fair
- Bring tentative dates: VYVA Sale deals usually have limited spots and dates.
- Compare before paying: check the price of the same package on the operator's website; our guide on how much it costs to travel in Chile is a useful reference.
- Ask about change policies: dates, refunds and what the package includes.
- Check the official site: opening hours and ticket price are published at expovyva.cl.
Frequently asked questions
When is the VYVA 2026 fair?
From Friday, October 23 to Sunday, October 25, 2026.
Where is VYVA 2026 held?
At Ciudad Empresarial, Huechuraba, Santiago. Sernatur's business roundtable is at Centro de Eventos Hilaria.
How do I buy tickets?
Through Passline, from expovyva.cl. As of October 20, the price had not been published on the fair's website.
