Chennai hosts , ‘India International Tr avel Mart’
India’s Premier Travel and Tourism Ex hibition Date: 02 – 04 August 2024 Venu e: Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambak kam, Chennai. Timing: 1100 Hrs – 1800 Hrs.
Chennai, 02nd August 2024: India’s lea ding travel media company, Sphere Tr avelmedia & Exhibitions has organised the ‘India International Travel Mart’ (I ITM) in Chennai from 02– 04 August 20 24 at the Chennai Trade Centre (Exhi bition Hall – 4), Nandambakkam.
IITM is India’s premier trade exhibiti on that brings travel, tourism, hospital ity, leisure and other related industrie s under one roof. It aims to bring the i ndustry, face-to-face with the travel tr ade, corporate buyers and the end-cus tomers. The event will see the particip ation of travel agents and tour operato rs, DMC, hotels and resorts, national to urism offices, technology platforms, o nline travel portals, etc.
As IITM celebrates its 25th Anniversa ry this year, the occasion forms an im portant business platform. Travel ag encies, hoteliers, tour companies, and other industry stakeholders can intera ct and network resulting in collaborati ons, partnerships, and joint ventures.
IITM features 220+ exhibitors represe nting over 8 international destinations and 20 Indian states, showcasing diver se travel options like pilgrimages, adv entures, culture, wildlife, and more. From Indian rhinoceros to Rajasthan’s festivals to Karnataka’s heritage sites, the event enriches holiday choices. Em phasizing on the upcoming holiday sea son, the ‘India International Travel Ma rt’ offers networking opportunities for the travel industry to expand portfolio lios and conduct business. The event w ill be the perfect platform for Travel A gents looking for partners from across different genres from religious travel, adventure, family holidays and honey moons or to even those, who are look ing for conference destinations for th eir companies etc.
As the world embraces sustainable pra ctices, IITM takes strides to promote re sponsible tourism and wellness. The e xhibition demonstrates eco-friendly in itiatives, community-based tourism pr ojects, and conservation efforts to pro tect India’s natural and cultural herita itage. It encourages travellers to tread lightly and leave a positive footprint o n the destinations they visit.
The tourism stakeholders from over 20 Indian states such as Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Raj asthan, Himachal Pradesh, Bihar, Del hi, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Jharkhand, Ch hattisgarh, and many more along with international participants representin g over 8 countries like Sri Lanka, Mala ysia, Vietnam, Israel, Thailand, UK, Ne pal, Dubai, Turkey, Singapore, Bhutan, Indonesia, Maldives, etc. will be seen aggressively marketing their destinat ions, products and services.
India’s economy is still among the wor ld’s fastest-growing major economies. In contrast to a 9.1% increase in the pr evious fiscal year, India’s GDP rose by 7.2% in the 2022–2023 fiscal year. Indi a’s economic development continues t o be robust despite the war-related di sruptions in the agricultural and ener gy sectors, as well as an unprecedent ed tightening of global monetary cond itions aimed at curbing decades-high i nflation. Strong domestic demand and a push for governmental capital expen ditures have been the main drivers of this. For both FY24 and FY25, the Inter national Monetary Fund (IMF) has proj ected growth of 6.3%.
Indian tourists view travel as an essen tial component of their lifestyle rather than just a recreational activity, partic ularly for the younger generations. Th e growth of the middle class, higher di sposable incomes, and a paradigm shi ft in cultural views have all contribute d to the recent spike in tourism. In add ition, the pandemic’s aftermath has sp urred a desire for travel as people loo k for novel experiences and a break fr om their daily routines, strengthening the travel industry’s adaptability and resilience.
Much of the Indian travel business is derived from domestic travel, which also helped the sector recover from its pre-pandemic lows. Indians progressiv ely discovered the cultural and geogra phical diversity within the nation’s bor ders, from the tranquil Himalayan lan dscape to the vibrant coastal areas, gr eatly fuelling the domestic travel secto r.
Sphere TravelMedia Director, Rohit Ha ngal, said, “Welcome to the heart of in novation and collaboration in the trav el industry. This exhibition is a gatewa y to shaping the future of travel throu gh new opportunities and partne rship s. Let’s explore new horizons, forge las ting connections, and inspire the worl ld of travel. The B2B Tourism Exhibiti on celebrates collaboration, resilience, and excellence in the industry, bringin g together top minds to pioneer sustai nable practices, innovative technologi ies, and new partnerships. Together, we are creating a future where travel is connected, sustainable, and extraor dinary, setting the stage for unpreced ented growth and advancement in the industry.”
Sphere TravelMedia Director, Sanjay Hakhu, added: “India has emerged as a key player in the travel industry, offeri ng opportunities for leisure and busin ess travel. The IITM Event, with over t en thousand B2B visitors over three da ys, showcases our commitment to adva ncing travel. It serves as a hub for idea exchange, partnership building, and in novation. The growing outbound trave el market in India presents vast possib ilities, with more Indians seeking uniq ue global experiences. The B2B Travel Exhibition aims to connect global desti nations with diverse Indian travelers, paving the way for future internationa l travel growth from India.”
Highlights:
The time has come to explore new des tinations and enjoy the sensations of the world as the Indian passport conti nues to gain popularity! The IITM is a fantastic way to connect, network, and conduct business since it draws partn ers from all over the world.
Biggest variety of holiday packages of over 1000 destinations in India and abr oad.
This year, find more than 220 exhibit ors showcasing over 8 International d estinations and 20 Indian tourism des stinations making it one of the highlig hts of your search for that perfect trav el partnership.
‘Sri Lanka Tourism is the partner coun try at IITM Chennai.
Tamil Nadu is the host state for the eve nt
Uttar Pradesh Tourism, Gujarat Touri sm , Rajasthan Tourism, Karnataka To urism and Bihar Tourism are the part ner states
Chhattisgarh Tourism, Jharkhand Tour ism and Himachal Pradesh Tourism ar e feature states
View ‘Incredible India’ with all its ama zing hues and peerless vibrancy.
A once-a-year opportunity for travel a gents and tour operators to reach out to partners from more than 15 Interna national destinations and over 25 Indi an states.
Add more to your travel portfolio
Adventure – International Destinations – Visas – Pilgrimage – Cultural pursuits – Wildlife – Conference – Wedding Destinations – pure joy!
The event is on a B2B format and only open for trade – visitors only.
Entry is free and Registration at the sit e is mandatory.