SHERIDAN, WYOMING – December 27, 2025 – If you’ve been craving a trip but can’t quite decide where to start, CMT 2026 in Stuttgart is designed to turn that restless “maybe someday” feeling into concrete next steps.
A Single Place to Compare Destinations, Ideas, and Travel Styles
CMT is presented as the world’s largest public fair for tourism and leisure, and its 2026 edition runs from January 17 to 25. According to the source, around 1,550 exhibitors will be there, alongside a major caravaning showcase with more than 120 product innovations and roughly 1,200 vehicles. That scale matters because it compresses your research into a single visit: you can explore options, ask questions, and walk away with a clearer sense of what fits your time and budget.
This kind of event is especially useful if you’re torn between a “big” trip and a smaller getaway. You can look at international long-haul inspiration, then pivot to regional ideas without losing momentum.
Angola’s Partner-Country Moment Brings a New Kind of Adventure
Angola is the partner country of CMT for the first time in 2026, positioning itself as a destination built on contrast and authenticity. The source emphasizes culture, music, and dramatic landscapes, with experiences ranging from national parks and waterfalls to deserts and beaches. It also highlights seven distinct regions—spanning the capital Luanda through to the rainforests of Cabinda—suggesting variety that can suit both relaxed beach travelers and active outdoor fans.
At the fair, visitors can immerse themselves in Angola’s atmosphere through daily dance and music energy on the main stage, including Kizomba rhythms. It’s the kind of sensory introduction that can make a new destination feel less abstract and more “I can actually picture myself there.”
Peru Inspires With Nature, Culture, and a Responsible Travel Mindset
For anyone looking toward South America, Peru is presented as a place where iconic nature and living culture meet. The source references landmarks like Machu Picchu, the Amazon, and Lake Titicaca, alongside vibrant culture and a distinctive food scene. It also stresses that meaningful travel includes respect—supporting artisans, choosing family-run accommodations, and treating cultural and natural spaces with care.
In practical terms, the fair offers a path from inspiration to action. Visitors can gather insights, get individual advice, and even book a trip directly, which can be a relief if planning feels overwhelming.
Grand Tour de Catalunya Brings Route-Based Travel to Life
For travelers who like structure, the Grand Tour de Catalunya is presented as a five-stage route combining coastal sections with inland and mountain areas. The fair includes two daily presentations about the route’s stages, activities, and highlights, plus a Virtual Reality experience to “preview” the journey in a more immersive way.
Food and drink experiences are part of the pitch too, with tastings that introduce regional flavors such as vermouth, wine, and cava. The source also notes that spring and autumn can be particularly appealing seasons, when mild weather and fewer crowds help combine outdoor time, culture, and gastronomy in a more relaxed rhythm.
Regional Escapes: Baden-Württemberg Highlights and Mountain Holidays
CMT isn’t only about faraway dreams. Under the theme “Sehnsuchtsorte Baden-Württemberg,” the fair spotlights local regions on different action days, including Lake Constance, Swabian Alb, the Black Forest, Tourimia, and Upper Swabia. Extras like giveaways and a podcast add a more playful, community feeling—useful if you want weekend ideas that feel special without major logistics.
Mountain vacation fans will also find plenty to browse, with offerings from places like Austria, Allgäu, Ticino, and South Tyrol. The source highlights Tyrol’s Alpbachtal region as a year-round option: hiking, gorges, whitewater sports, and biking in summer, plus winter sports through the Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau area with extensive slopes and huts.
Mini FAQ
Q: Is CMT mainly a caravaning event or a travel event?
A: Both. The source frames it as a tourism and leisure fair with a major caravaning focus, combining destinations with vehicles, innovations, and travel offers.
Q: What’s the best way to use the fair if I’m undecided?
A: Pick two “travel moods” to compare—one long-haul and one close-to-home—then ask for advice and collect concrete options you can act on afterward.
Q: What are the standout destination themes for 2026?
A: The source spotlights Angola as partner country, Peru for South America inspiration, and Catalunya for a route-based experience that blends culture, outdoors, and food.
Learn more at https://www.messe-stuttgart.de/cmt/.