Category Archives: Exhibitions

The 2nd edition of the Tamil Nadu Travel Expo (TTE) will be held from 26–28 September in Madurai to redefine the tourism landscape of the event. The event aims to connect global buyers with around 400 state stakeholders, driving tourism growth and boosting Tamil Nadu’s international visibility.

TravelBullz marks its 15th anniversary with a three-city roadshow across India, starting in Kolkata on 18 August, followed by Ludhiana and Delhi on 20 and 22 August, respectively. The event features over 30 Thai hotels and activity partners, highlighting the company’s strong industry ties and expanding network.

Suman Billa, Additional Secretary & DG, Tourism, said, “The Marketing Development Assistance (MDA) scheme is going to come back. It is part of the plan for the next cycle. We want to make it purposeful, so that it can make some impact.  It will come with some changes.”  

India has strengthened its position on the global business travel map as it has been ranked among the world’s top 15 business travel markets, recording US$43 billion of spending in 2025. This places India at eighth position globally, just behind South Korea and ahead of Italy and Brazil. Along with South Korea and Turkey, India is identified as one of the fastest-growing markets in the 2025 forecast.

The 12th edition of the Travel M!CE & Corporate Show will take place on 2–3 August in Chennai. As an exclusive, invite-only B2B platform, it will feature 40 leading corporate buyers engaging in pre-scheduled, one-on-one meetings with handpicked exhibitors. The event fosters high-value networking and business opportunities in a focused, closed-door setting.

ITB India will organise its 4th edition at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai from 2 to 4 Sept under the theme ‘Business of experience: Curated travel for targeted growth.’ Darren Seah, Executive Director, Messe Berlin Asia Pacific, said they are expecting over 400 exhibitors, 600 buyers and around 8000 attendees.

Following the overwhelming success of the inaugural edition of ETAA Business Partners Meet 2024 which brought together over 100 travel agents and 25+ B2B partners including international and domestic tourism boards, hotels, DMCs, and VFS Global, the Enterprising Travel Agents Association (ETAA) is excited to announce the 2025 edition of this highly anticipated event on July 11, 2025 in Mumbai. Dharmesh Advani, ETAA National Board Member, shares, “This year, the response has been even more enthusiastic—all tables were sold out within two weeks. The event will feature engaging and informative presentations by Global Destinations, along with participation from leading DMCs, Malaysian tourism board, Airlines, and VFS. Our official insurance partner, Asego, will also be present to guide attendees on comprehensive travel insurance solutions.” The event is open to both ETAA Members and Non-Members — all B2C travel agents are welcome! Contact Abhijit Khadilkar at +919820092837 for more details or register directly here.

Jyoti Mayal, Chairperson, Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council (THSC), was invited as a distinguished guest to inaugurate Sancharaka Udawa 2025, Sri Lanka’s largest tourism exhibition, which was kicked off on 24 May in Colombo. The two-day event, jointly organised by the Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators (SLAITO) and the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, aims to bring together key industry stakeholders and promote cross-border collaboration. Under the patronage of Anura Kumara Dissanayake, President, Sri Lanka, the exhibition features over 250 trade stalls and participation from sectors including hospitality, tour operations, aviation, service providers, and educational institutions. During her visit, Mayal held a one-on-one meeting with President Dissanayake, where she revisited the successful TAAI convention hosted in Sri Lanka in 2023 and reiterated her ongoing support for Sri Lanka’s tourism sector. “I took this opportunity to discuss strengthening ties between India and Sri Lanka through skilling initiatives and collaborative tourism development,” said Mayal. The President was very receptive to the ideas and appreciated our skilling initiatives and passion for tourism, she added. Her participation highlighted the growing emphasis on skill development and regional cooperation to drive tourism growth in South Asia.

With the upcoming India and Spain Dual Year 2026 collaborating in culture, tourism and AI, H.E. Juan Antonio March Pujol, Ambassador of Spain, announced that India will be in the spotlight at FITUR 2026. “It will be the moment to strengthen our links. We are going to devote a special place for India at the show. As the embassy we are putting efforts in 3 things: direct connectivity, streamline tourist visas, and boost film and tourism cooperation.”

Travel Wedding Show hosted over 70 wedding planners from across India at Anantara Jewel Bagh Jaipur, facilitating over 2,000 meetings in two days. The event served as a premier platform for business and networking, bringing together top planners to discuss luxury trends, collaborations and the future of destination weddings. With a focus on innovative venue partnerships and bespoke experiences, the gathering reinforced Jaipur’s status as a premier wedding hub while shaping the future of India’s luxury wedding industry.