Big turnout at India International Travel Mart in Chennai and Bengaluru

Largest travel show in southern India attracts domestic & overseas participants

India International Travel Mart (IITM) has completed its Chennai and Bengaluru editions for 2025. Now in its 26th year in these cities, IITM continues to bring together national and international representatives from the tourism and travel sector.

Marking its 26th year, India International Travel Mart (IITM), a leading travel trade show, concluded its 2025 editions in Chennai and Bengaluru, facilitating meetings between national and international representatives from across the travel and tourism sector.

In a press statement, the organisers of IITM say that the events saw participation from over 25 Indian states and 20 international destinations, with more than 800 exhibitors, including tourism boards, hotel chains, airlines, travel operators, technology platforms, and other sector stakeholders. The three-day exhibitions focussed on business-to-business networking, trade engagement and destination showcases.

It adds that Chennai edition was inaugurated by T Christuraj, Director of Tourism, Government of Tamil Nadu, while IITM Bengaluru was inaugurated by Pasang Dorjee Sona, Minister for Tourism, Education, Rural Works, Parliamentary Affairs and Libraries, Government of Arunachal Pradesh.

The statement adds that both editions focussed on enabling structured meetings between travel buyers and sellers, fostering business deals, and sharing updates on domestic and outbound tourism trends.

“This year’s editions of IITM in Chennai and Bengaluru have exceeded expectations in terms of participation, partnerships, and buyer engagement. The interest from both the domestic and international tourism communities is a testament to India’s growing outbound and domestic travel potential. We are proud to be at the forefront of this resurgence and will continue to provide a robust platform for trade and tourism promotion across emerging and established markets,” says Sanjay Hakhu, Director, Sphere Travel Media & Exhibitions.

“We are delighted with the industry’s response to IITM Chennai and Bengaluru. These cities continue to be vital markets in South India’s tourism map. The enthusiasm of participants and the quality of trade interactions reaffirm IITM’s growing relevance and impact in the B2B space. As India surges forward in both domestic and outbound travel, IITM remains committed to being the key catalyst in this transformative journey,” says Rohit Hangal, Director, Sphere Travel Media & Exhibitions.