South India Gears Up for Tourism Boost with the Return of India International Travel Mart to Chennai and Bangalore

The IITM Chennai edition will be held from July 16th to 18th, 2025, followed by IITM Bangalore from July 24th to 26th, 2025. These highly anticipated events will once again bring together the best of the global and domestic travel industry under one roof, solidifying IITM’s position as the most impactful Business-to-Business (B2B) platform in South India’s tourism sector.

A Proven Legacy of Excellence:
Celebrating its 26th successful year in Chennai and Bangalore, IITM has firmly established itself as South India’s largest and most influential travel exhibition series. Over the years, it has attracted leading tourism boards, travel operators, hospitality brands, technology providers, and other key players from across the travel ecosystem. Designed to foster business networking, destination promotion, and knowledge sharing, both editions promise three days of immersive B2B interactions, workshops, and showcases.

Key differentiators of IITM include:

• Proven Legacy: IITM boasts a successful track record of hosting over 100 editions across major Indian cities, effectively connecting the tourism industry with qualified buyers and enthusiastic travel professionals.
• South India’s Flagship Travel Events: The Chennai and Bangalore editions are the largest and most influential in the region, consistently attracting massive footfalls, significant trade participation, and substantial media attention.
• Strategic B2B Focus: IITM effectively bridges the gap between diverse destinations, influential B2B Destination Management Companies (DMCs), premium hospitality products, and the wider travel trade, making it the ideal launchpad for showcasing new destinations, innovative travel products, and essential services.

Industry Leaders Speak:
Mr. Sanjay Hakhu, Director of Sphere Travelmedia & Exhibitions, shared,
“Over the years, the India International Travel Mart has become a landmark event in South India’s tourism calendar. Our Chennai and Bangalore editions serve as dynamic platforms for driving business, discovering new opportunities, and strengthening industry ties in one of India’s fastest-growing travel markets.”

Mr. Rohit Hangal, Director of Sphere Travelmedia & Exhibitions, added,
“We are proud to once again present South India’s largest and most impactful travel exhibitions. With increasing participation from across India and abroad, IITM continues to showcase the diversity, vibrancy, and immense potential of the travel and tourism sector in the region.”

The exhibitions will feature specialized pavilions dedicated to domestic destinations, international tourism boards, luxury travel, experiential tourism, travel technology, and sustainable tourism solutions, providing unparalleled opportunities for networking, collaboration, and business growth.