What is TBFUSA
EVENT PROFILE: Travel Book Festival USA (TBFAUSA 2026)
Overview
The Travel Book Festival USA (TBFAUSA) is a pioneering global event organized by the Bangladesh Travel Writers Association (BDTWA). Dedicated exclusively to travel literature, culture, and global exploration, this flagship festival is set to take place in the United States this year.
TBFAUSA serves as a vibrant international platform celebrating travel writings about Bangladesh, alongside rich travel literature in the Bengali language and diverse multilingual travel books from across the globe. The festival aims to bridge cultures, promote global tourism, and create a collaborative space for literature enthusiasts worldwide.
Event Details
- Event Name: Travel Book Festival USA (TBFAUSA)
- Organizer: Bangladesh Travel Writers Association (BDTWA)
- Official Website: tbfusa.net
- Edition: 2026 (Inaugural US Edition)
- Target Audience: Writers, travelers, publishers, tourists, global diaspora, and literature enthusiasts.
Core Objectives
- Promoting Bangladesh Globally: Highlighting travel books, memoirs, and documentation showcasing Bangladesh’s rich heritage, landscape, and culture to an international audience.
- Celebrating Bengali Travel Literature: Showcasing the profound depth of travelogues written in Bengali, fostering a connection with the global Bengali diaspora.
- Global Literary Exchange: Providing a unified marketplace and exhibition space for travel literature written across different global languages.
- Networking & Collaboration: Creating a bridge between Bangladeshi authors/publishers and international stakeholders, travel enthusiasts, and global publishers.
Key Highlights & Features
- Exhibition & Sales: A comprehensive showcase and marketplace featuring travel books, magazines, maps, and multimedia content from Bangladesh and around the world.
- Multilingual Pavilion: Dedicated segments featuring travel literature from various countries, translated works, and global perspectives on wanderlust.
- Author Interactions: Panel discussions, book signings, and interactive storytelling sessions with renowned global travel writers and content creators.
- Cultural Integration: Side events highlighting cross-cultural tourism opportunities and the deep relationship between travel and literature.
Who Will Participate?
TBFAUSA 2026 brings together a diverse spectrum of global stakeholders under one roof:
- Authors & Travel Writers: Emerging and established travelogues, bloggers, and journalists.
- Publishers & Editors: International and local publishing houses specializing in non-fiction, travel guides, and literature.
- Tourism & Hospitality Partners: Tour operators, tourism boards, and hospitality groups looking to engage with avid travelers.
- The Community: Thousands of expatriates, global book lovers, and cross-cultural explorers residing in the USA.
About the Organizer (BDTWA)
The Bangladesh Travel Writers Association (BDTWA) is the premier national organization dedicated to promoting travel journalism, adventure literature, and responsible tourism. Through awards, publications, and international festivals, BDTWA continually empowers creative voices that capture the beauty of the world and build cultural bridges through the power of words.