TTT NEWS NETWORK
CHENNAI, 25 FEBRUARY 2023:
The inauguration of Travel and Tourism Fair (TTF) Chennai -2023 took place in the presence of K. Ramachandran, Tourism Minister of Tamil Nadu, Dr. B. Chandra Mohan, Principal Secretary , Tourism, Culture & Religious Endowment Department and Chairman, Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation and Sandeep Nanduri, Director of Tourism and Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation, travel industry leaders etc.
“We are happy to see that travel and tourism has come back in full swing leaving the pandemic definitely behind! The overwhelming participation from domestic as well as international players at TTF Chennai is a clear testament to that”, said Sanjiv Agarwal, Chairman & CEO, Fairfest Media Ltd., the organisers of TTF Chennai -223.
The travel and tourism industry is back on track with enthusiasm exceeding pre-pandemic levels. Domestic travel in India is witnessing a huge surge.
India’s overall domestic air passenger traffic nearly doubled in January 2023 as compared to the same period last year, with 125.42 lakh passengers being carried out in the month as compared to 64.08 lakh during the same period last year, an annual and monthly growth of 95.72% each.1 In the outbound section, India is quickly becoming a major player in the global travel industry – the outbound MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions) market in India is projected to grow at a CAGR of around 9% during the period 2023-2024.
The strong comeback is clearly visible at three days TTF Chennai, taking place on 24th, 25th and 26th February 2023 at the Chennai Trade Centre.
The show was inaugurated on Friday , and has been a prominent platform for the travel trade from in and around Chennai and Tamil Nadu to meet, network and conduct business with exhibitors from all over India and abroad.
It is showcasing over 150 participants from 5 countries and 15 Indian states. This edition of TTF Chennai is 50% bigger than the one held in 2022 – a clear indication that the sector is now bouncing back.
Chennai being one of the four metropolitan cities in India, is the hub of domestic and outbound travel from South India, and is the perfect place to stage a show of this stature.
Tamil Nadu Tourism, the Host State of TTF Chennai, has extended its full support to the show. The state is a regular participant at TTF Chennai as the show provides the ultimate platform to showcase all its tourism offerings.
As per the ‘India Tourism Statistic 2022’ data, Tamil Nadu has a domestic tourist visit count of 140.65 million, which is the highest among all states.
Other states like Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Odisha, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh are also showcasing all their attractions, and participating with a large number of their private hoteliers and tour operators. Private sector participants from all over India from many states are also present at the show. TTF Chennai has a big contingent from Partner Country Nepal ..
The show also has private exhibitors from several other countries like Thailand, Turkey and the United Kingdom, and from states namely Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Delhi, Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and West Bengal, comprising of travel agents, tour operators, hospitality chains, DMCs, attractions etc.
The union Ministry of Tourism also has a major presence and is highlighting and showcasing the ongoing initiatives of the Ministry of Tourism like the recently held G20 summit, or ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’, ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’, ‘Dekho Apna Desh’ and ‘Swadesh Darshan’.
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