Fairfest Media has acquired WTE Miami
November 2025 — Fairfest Media, organizer of OTM, the leading travel show in Asia, has acquired WTE Miami, the fastest-growing travel trade show in the USA. The acquisition marks a significant milestone in Fairfest’s global expansion, strengthening its presence in the Americas and beyond by leveraging decades of experience and leadership in Asia and India.
Fairfest is India’s leading trade show organizer, offering companies seeking to participate in trade events a premier platform to conduct business in one of the fastest-growing markets in the world. Established in 1989, Fairfest organizes the reputed TTF and OTM international travel fairs for the rapidly expanding tourism industry, as well as Municipalika, a major event dedicated to municipal management and sustainability.
WTE Miami is an international travel and tourism expo that provides companies with a platform to generate new business opportunities and connect with global industry leaders. Since its launch in 2022, it has established itself as a trusted forum for national tourism organizations, convention bureaus, airlines and other key stakeholders from the travel and tourism industry. The event attracts industry leaders from across the Americas and worldwide, shaping the future of world travel with exclusive panel insights and one-to-one interactions and making it a truly global showcase over the years. The roster includes American Airlines, Avianca, Delta Airlines, Bahamas, Spain, Colombia, Ecuador, FrenchBee, Jamaica and Mexico.
Our role in the transaction
Oaklins DeSilva+Phillips, based in New York, served as the exclusive financial advisor to Fairfest Media in this transaction. This deal further highlights the team’s deep expertise in advising businesses within the events industry.
Talk to the deal team
Ken Sonenclar
Oaklins DeSilva+Phillips
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