Chennai hosts ‘India International Trave l Mart’
India’s Premier Travel and Tourism Exhi bition
Chennai, July 2025:
South India’s premier travel and tourism showcase, the India International Travel Mart (IITM), opened its doors today at t he Chennai Trade Centre. The three-day B2B and B2C event, being held from 16–18 July 2025, brings together leading na mes from the travel, tourism, hospitality , and aviation sectors under one roof.
Organized by Sphere Travelmedia & Exh hibitions, the event serves as a significa nt platform for the travel trade industry to network, collaborate, and explore ne w business opportunities. With particip ation from over 25 Indian states and mo re than 10 international destinations, II TM Chennai 2025 is showcasing a wide range of tourism products – from leisur e, adventure, and wellness travel to MIC E, destination weddings, and responsibl e tourism.
The grand inauguration ceremony was a ttended by top dignitaries from the Gov ernment of Tamil Nadu, leading industry associations, travel influencers, and trad e professionals. The Guests of Honour a t the inauguration included Thiru Dr K. Manivasan, I.A.S., Additional Chief Secr etary to Government – Govt. of Tamil N adu, Thiru T. Christuraj, IAS, Director of Tourism, Govt. of Tamil Nadu, Sri. Mr. V enkatesan D, Regional Director, India T ourism, Smt. T Devaki – Chairperson, Tr avel Agents Assc. of India, Thiru. CK Ra ja, Chairman, Travel Agents Federation of India, Thiru. Sundar S – Executive Dir ector, South India Hotel and Restaurant Association, Thiru. Kamaleshwaran – Pr esident, SKAL International, Chennai, S ri Pankaj Ravish – General Manager, IRC TC, Sri Pawan Kumar Gupta – Vice Presi dent, South India MICE Assc., Sri. Ashok Kumar P, Chairman, ADTOI.
As IITM celebrates its 25th Anniversary this year, the occasion forms an importa nt business platform. Travel agencies, ho teliers, tour , and other indus try stakeh olders can interact and network resulti ng in collaborations, partnerships, and joint ventures.
IITM features 220+ exhibitors represen ting over 8 international destinations an d 20 Indian states, showcasing diverse tr avel options like pilgrimages, adventure s, culture, wildlife, and more. From Indi an rhinoceros to Rajasthan’s festivals to Odisha’s heritage sites, the event enrich es holiday choices. Emphasizing on the u pcoming holiday season, the ‘India Inter n ational Travel Mart’ offers networking opportunities for the travel industry to expand portfolios and conduct business. The event will be the perfect platform f or Travel Agents looking for partners fr om across different genres from religiou s travel, adventure, family holidays and honeymoons or to even those, who are looking for conference destinations for their companies etc.
In his address, Mr. Rohit Hangal, Direct or, Sphere Travelmedia & Exhibitions, s aid:
“Chennai has always been a key market for both domestic and international tou rism. Through IITM, we aim to create a d ynamic platform that connects the indu stry and travellers with emerginghs in the evolving global travel landscape.”
This year’s edition also features curated sessions on digital transformation in tra vel, sustainability in tourism, and emergi ng outbound markets from South India. Visitors can look forward to exclusive d eals, destination showcases, and travel packages offered by participating toutt rism boards, travel companies, hotel cha ins, and travel tech platforms.
India International Travel Mart – Chenn ai continues to play a vital role in shapin ng travel aspirations and strengthening business ties km stakeholders in the tou rism ecosystem.
The tourism stakeholders from over 20 Indian states such as Karnataka, b7u, G ujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Ra jasthan, Hi machal Pradesh, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Ker ala, Jharkhand,o9 Chhattis garh, and ma ny more along with international partici pants representing over 8 countries like Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Kenya, Vietnam, Th ailand, UK, Nepal, Dubai, Turkey, Singap ore, Bhutan, Indonesia, etc. will be seen aggressively marketing their destinatio ns, products, and services.
Sphere TravelMedia Director, Sanjay H akhu, added: “India has emerged as a ke y player in the travel industry, offering o pportunities for leisure and business trb h Hnnavel. The IITM Event, with over te n thousand B2B visitors over three days, showcases our commitment to advancin g travel. It serves as a hub for idea excha nge, partnership building, and innovatio n. The growing outbound travel market in India presents vast possibilities, with more Indians seeking unique global exp eriences. The B2B Travel Exhibition aim s to connect global destinations with div e3xerse Indian travellers, paving the wa y for future international travel growth from India.”
Highlights:
The time has come to explore new desti ons and enjoy the sensations of the worl d as the Indian passport continues to gai n FCCit draws partners from all over the world.Bigh8?
Biggest variety of holiday packages of ov er 1000 destinations in India and abr oad.
This year, find more than 220 exhibitors showcasing over 8 International destina tions and 20 Indian tourism destinations making it one of the highlights Tami Nad u is the host state for jthe event in Odish
a Tourism, Rajasthan Tourism, Kar natak a are the Partner States View incredibk k je “
‘Incredible India’ with all its amazing hu es aççend peerless vibrancy. A once a-year opportunity for travel agents and t o 8kkkur operators to reach out to part ners from more than 15 International de stinations and over 25 Indian 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 o pen for trade – visitors only. Entry is fre e and Registration at the site is mandat ory.
