‘India International Travel Mart’ Completes Successful Editions in Chennai and Bangalore

• India's Premier B2B Travel Exhibition Reaffirms Its Position as a Key Catalyst for Domestic and International Tourism Promotion
• South India’s Biggest Travel Events Redefines Tourism-Networking and Business

IITM Chennai: 16 – 18 July 2025

Venue: Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam

IITM Bangalore: 24 – 26 July 2025

Venue: Tripura Vasani, Palace Grounds

India International Travel Mart Completes Successful Editions in Chennai and Bangalore

Now in its successful 26th year in these cities, IITM has emerged as South India’s Biggest Travel Events, drawing participation from leading national and international tourism boards, travel operators, hospitality brands, technology providers, and other key stakeholders from the tourism ecosystem. With a focus on business networking, knowledge exchange, and destination promotion, both editions of IITM hosted buyers, travel trade professionals over three days of immersive interactions, workshops, and showcases.

The India International Travel Mart (IITM) successfully concluded its Chennai and Bangalore editions, held in July 2025, reaffirming its position as India’s premier travel and tourism networking platform. The event brought together an eclectic mix of national and international stakeholders from across the travel, tourism, and hospitality sectors.

The Chennai edition, held from 16–18 July 2025, and the Bangalore edition, from 24–26 July 2025, drew an overwhelming response from travel trade professionals, tourism boards, DMCs, hotel chains, airlines, travel startups, and digital platforms. With participation from over 25 Indian states, 20 international destinations, and more than 800 exhibitors, the exhibitions served as a dynamic platform for meaningful B2B engagements and destination promotion.

IITM Chennai was inaugurated by Thiru T. Christuraj , Director of Tourism, Govt. of Tamil Nadu. The guests of honour included Sri. Mr. Venkatesan D, Regional Director, India Tourism, Smt. T Devaki, Chairperson, Travel Agents Assc. 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;

IITM Bangalore was inaugurated by Shri. Pasang Dorjee Sona, Honourable Minister for Tourism, Education, Rural Works, Parliamentary Affairs and Libraries, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh.

The Guests of Honor at the inauguration included Sri. Neelu Sharma, Honorable Chairman, Chhattisgarh Tourism, Govt. of Chhattisgarh Sri. Ranphoa Ngowa, IFS, Secretary Tourism, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, Sri. Vivek Acharya, IFS, Managing Director, Chhattisgarh Tourism, Govt. of Chhattisgarh, Mr. Hishamuddin Mustafa, Director, Tourism Malaysia Chennai (South India & Sri Lanka), Sri Biswajit Routray, OTS, Additional Director, Odisha Tourism; Sri Dinesh Kumar, Joint Director, UP Tourism, Sri. Lokesh Bettaiah, Vice President, Travel Agents Association of India; Sri. Niranjan Bhargava, Chairman, Travel Agents Association of India, Mr. M Vinod, President, Andaman Association of Tour Operators, Mr. Kaulesh Kumar, General Secretary, Association of Buddhist Tour Operators, Mr. Amish Desai, MC Member, TAAI.

Speaking on the successful completion of both editions, Mr. Sanjay Hakhu, Director, Sphere Travelmedia & Exhibitions, said: “This year’s editions of IITM in Chennai and Bangalore 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.”

Mr. Rohit Hangal, Director, Sphere Travelmedia & Exhibitions, added: “We are delighted with the industry’s response to IITM Chennai and Bangalore. 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.”

Why India International Travel Mart?

India International Travel Mart (IITM) stands as one of India’s longest-running and most trusted travel trade shows. With over two decades of legacy, IITM has continually evolved to meet the dynamic needs of the tourism sector, offering a unique blend of business networking, knowledge exchange, and trade engagement.

Here is what makes it stand out:

· Proven Legacy: IITM has successfully hosted over 100+ editions across major Indian cities, connecting the tourism industry with quality buyers and travel enthusiasts.

· South India’s Flagship Travel Events: The Chennai and Bangalore editions are the largest in the region, drawing massive footfalls, trade participation, and media attention.

· B2B Focus: IITM bridges the gap between destinations, B2B Destination Management Companies, hospitality products, and travel, making it the ideal launchpad for new destinations, travel products, and services.

The exhibitions featured dedicated pavilions for domestic destinations, international tourism boards, luxury travel, experiential tourism, travel technology, and sustainable travel solutions—providing unmatched opportunities for networking and collaboration.

With renewed optimism and strong industry backing, the India International Travel Mart continues its mission to connect, collaborate, and catalyze tourism growth. The next editions are scheduled to take place in IITM Delhi: 24 - 26 September 2025

IITM Mumbai: 9 - 11 October 2025; IITM Pune: 27 - 29 November 2025; IITM Hyderabad: 4 - 6 December 2025; IITM Kochi: 8 - 10 January 2026; IITM Kolkata: 12 - 14 February 2026 and IITM Ahmedabad: 12 - 14 March 2026 promising even greater opportunities for travel businesses across the country.