TTT NEWS NETWORK
KOLKATA | 10 JULY 2026
TTF (Travel & Tourism Fair) Kolkata 2026, India’s oldest and largest travel show network, organised by Fairfest Media, was inaugurated today at Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan, in the presence of Chief Guest, Shri Shankar Ghosh, Minister of Tourism , Government of West Bengal and Guests of Honour, Shri Satpal Maharaj, Minister for Tourism, Government of Uttarakhand, Shri Rohan A Khaunte, Minister for Tourism, Government of Goa & Ms Khun Siriporn Tantipanyathep, Consul- General, Royal Thai Consulate-General.
Several other eminent dignitaries present for the inauguration included Mr Jhakka Prasad Acharya, Consul General, Consulate General of Nepal in Kolkata, Shri Barun Kumar Ray, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Tourism, Government of West Bengal, Mr Ram Krishna Jaiswal, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Maldives in Kolkata, Shri Soumitro Sankar Sengupta, IAS, Secretary, Department of Tourism, Government of West Bengal, Ms Miho Makino, Consul, Consulate General of Japan in Kolkata, Ms Benjapa Tubthong, Deputy Consul General of Thailand, Mr Deepesh Lekhak, Deputy Consul General, Consulate General of Nepal in Kolkata, Mr Khajornrit Khwanmongkol, Director, Tourism Authority of Thailand, Mr Wirote Phaimuanghung, Deputy Director, Tourism Authority of Thailand, Shri Neelu Sharma, Chairman, Chhattisgarh Tourism Board, Dr S. Bharathi Dasan, IAS, Secretary, Chhattisgarh Tourism, Shri Vivek Acharya, IFS, Managing Director, Chhattisgarh Tourism Board, Dr V. P. Jeyaseelan, IAS, Director, Tamil Nadu Tourism, and Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation and Mr Sanjiv Agarwal, Founder & CEO, Fairfest Media.
The 3-day event brings together tourism boards, travel companies, hospitality brands, airlines, attractions, and travel technology providers from across India and overseas, offering a strong platform for travel trade engagement in the region.
“West Bengal and Eastern India continue to be among India’s most important travel destinations and a key source market. Kolkata holds a special place in the TTF calendar as the city where the show first began. With a new government in the state bringing renewed energy and optimism, the significance of TTF Kolkata has reached a new high, offering tourism boards and travel brands a powerful platform to connect with the region’s vibrant travel trade. Adding to this momentum, Bengal will be showcased as a destination at TTF after a gap of several years”, said Mr Sanjiv Agarwal, Founder & CEO, Fairfest Media.
Strategically held ahead of the Durga Puja and winter travel booking season, TTF Kolkata 2026 allows destinations and travel brands to connect with Eastern and Northeastern India’s thriving travel market. With Kolkata continuing to be one of India’s most significant travel source markets, the exhibition will support networking, destination promotion, and business development.
TTF Kolkata 2026 features 500+ exhibitors from 21 Indian States and 6 countries, including Thailand, Nepal, Bhutan, the USA and Vietnam. The show is also expected to welcome 7,000+ verified travel trade professionals and 2,000+ general visitors, reinforcing its position as one of Eastern India’s key travel trade events. The first two days will be dedicated to B2B networking, while the final day will be open to all, including B2C visitors.
This year’s edition features Thailand as the Featured Country while West Bengal as the Host State. The Partner States are Goa, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Odisha, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Ladakh, while the Featured States include Tamil Nadu, Delhi, Assam, Meghalaya and Manipur.
Over the years, TTF has played a significant role in driving collaboration, networking, and business development across India’s key travel markets. Kolkata, as one of the country’s major hubs for both outbound and domestic travel, continues to serve as an important gateway for destinations and tourism businesses seeking to strengthen their presence in Eastern India.
About TTF:
The TTF series is India’s oldest and largest travel trade show network, providing effective marketing platforms to promote tourism across eight major travel markets in India, including Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Chennai.
For over three decades, TTF has served as one of India’s most established travel trade show networks, connecting exhibitors with the country’s leading Tier 1 and Tier 2 source markets.
Having hosted 4,000+ exhibitors from 100+ countries and 36 Indian States & Union Territories, TTF continues to facilitate business growth, destination promotion, and meaningful partnerships across the travel industry.
About Fairfest Media:
Fairfest Media, incorporated in 1989, is the leading travel trade show organiser in Asia and India. Each year, it brings together a global network of exhibitors, buyers, and travel industry professionals to connect, showcase innovations, and generate business opportunities.
In addition to the TTF series, Fairfest Media also organises OTM – Asia’s Leading Travel Show and BLTM – India’s leading show on Business, Leisure Travel and MICE, making it the largest travel trade show organiser in India.
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