India’s premier B2B travel networking event, India International Travel Mart (IITM), completed impactful editions in Chennai (16–18 July) and Bangalore (24–26 July) 2025, reinforcing its reputation as South India’s biggest travel exhibition and a catalyst for domestic and international tourism promotion.

Now in its 26th year in these cities, IITM brought together a diverse mix of tourism boards, DMCs, hotel groups, airlines, travel startups, and technology platforms. Over three days at each venue, the exhibitions enabled immersive trade engagement, destination showcases, and high-value networking opportunities.

High-Profile Participation

The Chennai edition, hosted at Chennai Trade Centre, was inaugurated by Thiru T. Christuraj, Director of Tourism, Government of Tamil Nadu. Dignitaries included:

• Sri Venkatesan D, Regional Director, India Tourism

• Smt. T. Devaki, Chairperson, Travel Agents Association of India

• Sri Kamaleshwaran, President, SKAL International, Chennai

• Sri Pankaj Ravish, General Manager, IRCTC

• Sri Pawan Kumar Gupta, Vice President, SIMA

• Sri Ashok Kumar P, Chairman, ADTOI

The Bangalore edition, held at Tripura Vasini, Palace Grounds, was inaugurated by Shri Pasang Dorjee Sona, Hon’ble Minister for Tourism, Arunachal Pradesh. Guests of Honor included:

• Sri Neelu Sharma, Chairman, Chhattisgarh Tourism

• Sri Ranphoa Ngowa, Secretary Tourism, Arunachal Pradesh

• Sri Vivek Acharya, MD, Chhattisgarh Tourism

• Mr. Hishamuddin Mustafa, Director, Tourism Malaysia Chennai

• Sri Biswajit Routray, Additional Director, Odisha Tourism

• Sri Dinesh Kumar, Joint Director, UP Tourism

• Sri Lokesh Bettaiah, VP, TAAI

• Sri Niranjan Bhargava, Chairman, TAAI

• Mr. M. Vinod, President, AATO

• Mr. Kaulesh Kumar, General Secretary, ABTO

• Mr. Amish Desai, MC Member, TAAI

Industry Leaders Weigh In

Mr. Sanjay Hakhu, Director, Sphere Travelmedia & Exhibitions, said:

“Both editions exceeded expectations in terms of participation, partnerships, and buyer engagement. The enthusiasm from India’s domestic and outbound tourism stakeholders is encouraging as we push toward broader industry resurgence.”

Mr. Rohit Hangal, Director, Sphere Travelmedia & Exhibitions, added:

“Chennai and Bangalore remain integral to India’s tourism landscape. The enthusiasm, scale, and trade engagement at IITM reaffirm its role as a strategic B2B platform.”

By the Numbers

• 25+ Indian states represented

• 20+ international tourism boards

• 800+ exhibitors

• Thousands of B2B meetings and interactions across both cities

Why IITM Matters

For over 20 years, IITM has built a legacy as one of India’s most credible and business-focused travel trade shows. It uniquely connects travel products with decision-makers through:

• Dedicated B2B focus

• Themed pavilions: luxury travel, tech, sustainable tourism

• Launchpad for destinations and services

• South India’s largest travel trade shows

What’s Next?

Following Chennai and Bangalore, the upcoming editions of IITM promise more robust business opportunities:

• Delhi: 24 – 26 September 2025

• Mumbai: 9 – 11 October 2025

• Pune: 27 – 29 November 2025

• Hyderabad: 4 – 6 December 2025

• Kochi: 8 – 10 January 2026

• Kolkata: 12 – 14 February 2026

• Ahmedabad: 12 – 14 March 2026

With an unwavering commitment to connect, collaborate, and catalyze tourism growth, IITM remains the gold standard for India’s travel trade engagement.

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