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BENGALURU | 13 MARCH 2026
TTF Bengaluru 2026 opened today at Tripura Vasini, Palace Grounds, bringing together tourism boards, travel companies, hospitality brands, and travel technology providers from across India and international destinations. The three-day event, scheduled from 13–15 March, is set to serve as one of South India’s leading platforms for travel and tourism businesses to connect, collaborate, and explore new business opportunities.
Organised by Fairfest Media, TTF Bengaluru continues to play a strategic role in engaging South India’s rapidly expanding travel trade and consumer market. With Bengaluru emerging as a major hub for corporate travel, high-value leisure tourism, and outbound travel, the show provides an important platform for destinations and travel brands to engage with one of India’s most dynamic travel markets.
The event was inaugurated in the presence of Mr. H.K. Patil, Minister for Law, Parliamentary Affairs, Legislation and Tourism, Government of Karnataka. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Patil said, “This exhibition is very important because many tourism offerings that are otherwise not in our exposure are showcased here, allowing everyone to understand what is available in different destinations.”
The occasion was also graced by Dr. Thrilok Chandra K.V., IAS, Secretary, Tourism, Government of Karnataka, Vikasa Soudha, who said, “TTF is a very good platform for exchange of views and for tour operators and tourism companies to present their offerings. It also gives states a strong opportunity to showcase their tourism products and experiences to the wider market.”
Other distinguished dignitaries present at the inauguration included Mr. Prashant Shankhinamath, IFS, Managing Director, Jungle Lodges & Resorts Limited, and Mr. D. Venkatesan, Regional Director (South), Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.
India’s tourism sector continues to demonstrate strong growth momentum. Domestic tourism recorded over 2.5 billion trips in 2023, while outbound travel spending by Indians reached ₹2.72 lakh crore (approx. US$31.7 billion) in FY2024, reflecting the increasing appetite for travel experiences across both domestic and international destinations. Bengaluru, widely known as the ‘Silicon Valley of India’, has emerged as a key source market for travel, supported by a strong corporate ecosystem, rising disposable incomes, and excellent air connectivity. Against this backdrop, industry events such as TTF play an important role in enabling travel businesses to collaborate, identify emerging trends, and build partnerships across the tourism value chain.
Strong Participation from Indian Tourism Boards and Travel Brands:
TTF Bengaluru 2026 featured over 150 exhibitors representing more than 15 Indian states and 6 countries, including tourism boards, travel companies, hospitality brands, and travel technology providers from across India and international markets.
The event features Karnataka Tourism as the Host State and Goa Tourism as the Partner State, with Telangana Tourism, Gujarat Tourism, and the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India (Incredible India) participating as Featured Partners. The event is supported by leading travel and tourism associations, including OTOAI, ETAA, TAAI, TAFI, ADTOI, SIGTOA, SKAL International – Bangalore, TTAA, TOAT, Karnataka Tourism Society, TAAC, TTTHA, SIMA, ABTO, KSTOA, TOAI, TTAT, IATTE, TAAK, STAT, MTA, TIA, and NIMA, highlighting strong industry participation.
International destinations such as China, Nepal, Singapore, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam are also represented alongside a strong lineup of private exhibitors including Cheap Fix Departure.Com, Eco Adventure Resorts, Eternal Andamans, Hello Asia Travel, Indovietnam Global, Praveg Limited, Purple Palms Resort & Spa, Riverine Luxury Houseboats, SOTC Travel, Simala Retreat – Sikkim, Travel Amigo, Travelogue Holidays, Tea Estate India, The Woods Resorts, Virya Wildlife Tours, W15 Collection, Yercaud Hotel Owners Association, and several others.
Gateway to South India’s Travel Industry Network:
Over the years, TTF Bengaluru has become a key platform where industry stakeholders connect, collaborate, form partnerships, expand their networks, and discover new destinations and travel products. By integrating trade networking with direct consumer engagement, TTF Bengaluru continues to bridge the gap between the travel industry and India’s rapidly growing traveller base.
The first one-and-a-half days of the event focus primarily on B2B engagement, welcoming travel agents, tour operators, corporate travel planners, MICE buyers, and hospitality professionals. During this period, exhibitors conduct business meetings, build partnerships, and explore new distribution channels.
The final one-and-a-half days are open to all, including general visitors, allowing travellers to interact directly with tourism boards, hotels, and tour operators, compare travel options, and discover new holiday destinations.
Entry is free during B2B hours and when the show is open to all.
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, Hyderabad, Patna, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai.
For over three decades, TTF has served as a trusted show for the travel industry, enabling exhibitors to tap into India’s booming tourism sector and allowing buyers to discover new destinations and business opportunities. Across its editions, the network has hosted 4,000+ exhibitors from over 100 countries and 36 Indian states and union territories, linking the global travel industry with India’s key source markets.
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 Busin
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