Global Travel Market 2026 in Kerala Sees Over 60,000 B2B Meetings
Global Travel Market 2026 in Kerala clocks over 60,000 B2B meets
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The Global Travel Market 2026 concluded in Kerala with over 60,000 B2B meetings, featuring 2,000 domestic and 100 international buyers. Organized by several tourism stakeholders, the event highlighted Andhra Pradesh's tourism efforts, winning the Best Tourism Promotion State Award.
- 01The Global Travel Market 2026 took place over three days in Kerala, concluding with significant participation.
- 02More than 60,000 B2B meetings were conducted, showcasing the event's success in connecting buyers and sellers in the tourism sector.
- 03Around 2,000 domestic buyers and 100 international buyers attended the event, which featured 228 stalls from various tourism and hospitality stakeholders.
- 04The event was organized by the South Kerala Hoteliers Forum, Thiruvananthapuram Chamber of Commerce and Industries, and others, in collaboration with Kerala Tourism.
- 05Andhra Pradesh won the Best Tourism Promotion State Award, with its Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh accepting the honor.
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The second edition of the Global Travel Market (GTM 2026) concluded in Kerala, facilitating over 60,000 B2B meetings during its three-day duration. The event attracted approximately 2,000 domestic buyers and 100 international buyers, showcasing 228 stalls from prominent tourism and hospitality stakeholders across India. Organized by the South Kerala Hoteliers Forum, Thiruvananthapuram Chamber of Commerce and Industries, Thavass Ventures, and Metro Mart, in association with Kerala Tourism and India Tourism, the event aimed to enhance business opportunities in the travel sector. P.C. Vishnunadh, the Minister for Tourism and Culture, inaugurated the GTM 2026, while Transport Minister C.P. John opened the B2B meet. The Metro Expedition-GTM Tourism Awards 2026 were also presented during the inaugural ceremony, with Andhra Pradesh receiving the Best Tourism Promotion State Award. The award was accepted by Kandula Durgesh, the Tourism Minister of Andhra Pradesh. Looking ahead, the next edition of GTM will be hosted in Andhra Pradesh, as announced by the organizers.
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The event boosts local tourism and hospitality businesses by creating networking opportunities and showcasing regional offerings.
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