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KOLKATA |14 JULY 2025
Eastern India’s biggest travel trade show, TTF Kolkata,concluded today on a high note at the Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan, celebrating threedays of vibrant business networking, destination showcases, and meaningful travelindustry connections.
Held from 10 th to 12 th July, the exclusively B2B event brought together an impressivelineup of 500+ exhibitors from 25+ Indian states and 14+ Countries and attractedover 7,000+ trade visitors from across the Eastern region.
The show was inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Mr. Omar Abdullah, ChiefMinister of Jammu and Kashmir ,”I would like to thank TTF for making Jammu andKashmir the focus of today’s opening ceremony. We are here with a message of hopeand renewal, inviting everyone, especially our friends from West Bengal, to visit andexperience the transformation unfolding across the region. Tourism is making a strongcomeback in both Jammu and Kashmir, with increased bookings and renewed interestin destinations like Pahalgam, Gulmarg, Sonmarg, and Vaishno Devi. We warmlywelcome you to see it for yourselves and promise to make your visit memorable andfulfilling.”
Throughout the three days, TTF Kolkata served as a vibrant hub of collaboration andinnovation. From national tourism organisations (NTOs) like the Tourism Authority ofThailand to State Tourism Boards of Uttarakhand, Odisha, J & K, Rajasthan, Goa,Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Sikkim, Karnataka, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh,Delhi, Meghalaya, Tripura, Nagaland as well as India Tourism.
Notable private participants included Ramoji Film City, Cruise Carrot, RadissonHotel Group, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Mahindra Holidays, Fly 24hrs, PravegLimited, CGH Earth, Hotel Sonar Bangla, and many others who showcased theirlatest offerings to the trade.
The first day featured captivating destination presentations, beginning with SikkimTourism, which showcased the state’s natural beauty, adventure experiences, and eco-tourism appeal. Chhattisgarh Tourism followed with a compelling session on its uniqueheritage circuits and tribal tourism initiatives. The day wrapped up with the ACTProgram, marked by the launch of the June issue of Chautare, a journal on sustainabletravel.
Day 2 of TTF Kolkata was packed with engaging sessions and vibrant participation. Itbegan with a destination presentation by Jammu & Kashmir Tourism, highlighting itsappeal for leisure, pilgrimage, and MICE travel. The “Amazing Thailand” sessionfollowed, offering updates and a lively quiz for trade visitors. A panel discussion onSports & Adventure Tourism explored the growth potential of this emerging segmentwith insights from industry experts. The day concluded with a moving short film byAnandamath, showcasing responsible tourism efforts in West Bengal’s JalpaiguriDistrict.
Mr. Sanjiv Agarwal, Chairman and CEO of Fairfest Media, remarked, “This year’sedition marked a significant milestone as we transitioned to an exclusive B2B format,and the results have been remarkable. The strong participation from tourism boardsacross India, along with a robust showcase by private exhibitors, reaffirmed TTF’s roleas Eastern India’s most trusted platform for quality networking and strategicpartnerships in the region. We look forward to building on this momentum in the editionsto come.”
The final day of TTF Kolkata was marked by celebration and recognition. The much-anticipated Valedictory & Awards Function took centre stage and opened with a smallcultural presentation by Odisha Tourism, honouring exhibitors, tourism boards, andstakeholders who demonstrated innovation, creativity, and impact throughout the show.
Looking ahead:
TTF Kolkata has set a new benchmark for growth driven by tourism and B2B travel inEastern India. We look forward to welcoming you to the upcoming editions of TTF,including TTF Ahmedabad on 31 July, 1 & 2 August; TTF Mumbai on 11, 12 & 13August; BLTM on 11, 12 & 13 September in Delhi; and TTF Hyderabad on 19 & 20September. Stay tuned for more updates and highlights from the event.
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