The event brings together tourism stakeholders from India and international destinations
Featuring over 850 exhibitors representing more than 25 international destinations and over 25 Indian states, and showcasing travel offerings across leisure, luxury, adventure, wellness, pilgrimage, cruises, hospitality, travel technology and Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE), the India International Travel Mart (IITM) Bengaluru 2026 opened at Tripura Vasini, Palace Grounds, Bengaluru on Thursday.
In a press statement, the organisers say buyers from Bengaluru and key feeder markets including Mysuru, Mangaluru, Hubballi, Belagavi, Davanagere, Shivamogga, Salem, Coimbatore, Erode and Tirupati are participating in large numbers, reinforcing Bengaluru’s position as one of India’s fastest-growing travel markets.
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According to the organisers, Karnataka is the host state for the event, while Odisha Tourism, Kerala and Rajasthan Tourism are partner states. Punjab, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh Tourism are featured states, while Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Assam, Meghalaya, Diu and Daman, and Lakshadweep are focus destinations. Fly91 is the partner airline.
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Rohit Hangal
“Bengaluru has always been one of India’s most dynamic travel markets, making it an ideal destination for the India International Travel Mart. IITM continues to provide a highly effective business platform where exhibitors can engage directly with quality travel buyers, tour operators, corporate planners and industry professionals. The enthusiastic response from exhibitors and buyers reflects the growing confidence and optimism within the travel and tourism sector,” says Rohit Hangal, Director, Sphere Travelmedia & Exhibitions.
Sanjay Hakhu
“Bengaluru has consistently emerged as one of India’s strongest source markets for domestic, international, leisure, pilgrimage and business travel. The India International Travel Mart provides an environment where tourism boards, airlines, hotels, travel agencies, technology companies and service providers can come together to forge new partnerships, exchange ideas and create sustainable business opportunities that benefit the entire travel ecosystem,” says Sanjay Hakhu, Director, Sphere TravelMedia.
The statement adds the exhibition includes business networking sessions, destination presentations, product launches and Business-to-Business (B2B) meetings, enabling exhibitors and buyers to establish new business relationships and expand market opportunities.
