TTF, India’s leading travel trade show network, successfully concluded its Chennai chapter, marking its biggest edition yet. Held from March 21–23, 2025, at the Chennai Trade Centre, TTF Chennai brought together top travel professionals, buyers, and exhibitors from across India and neighbouring countries. Supported by Tamil Nadu Tourism as the Host State and co-located with the Tamil Nadu Travel Mart (TNTM), the event became the largest-ever travel industry networking platform in Southern India, offering unparalleled business opportunities.
A Game-Changer for the Travel Industry in the South:
The strategic partnership with TNTM elevated TTF Chennai’s scale and impact, attracting over 200+ national and international exhibitors, 5,000+ trade visitors, and 60+ hosted buyers. This combined platform provided tourism boards, hospitality brands, travel companies, and emerging destinations a unique opportunity to showcase their offerings, foster partnerships, and expand their market reach.
The event was inaugurated by Thiru. R. Rajendran, Honourable Minister for Tourism, Sugar, Sugarcane Excise, Sugarcane Development, Government of Tamil Nadu. Other esteemed guests of honour included:
- Thiru. Dr. K. Manivasan, I.A.S., Additional Chief Secretary, Tourism, Culture, and Religious Endowments Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
- Tmt. Shilpa Prabhakar Satish, I.A.S., Commissioner, Commissionerate of Tourism, Government of Tamil Nadu
- D. Venkatesan, Regional Director (South), Ministry of Tourism, Government of India
With Chennai International Airport handling millions of travellers and Tamil Nadu ranking among India’s top states for domestic tourism, the city offers a prime destination for tourism businesses seeking growth opportunities.
Key Highlights of TTF Chennai 2025:
TTF Chennai featured a diverse lineup of national and international tourism boards, including Nepal Tourism, Andhra Pradesh Tourism, Delhi Tourism, India Tourism, Jharkhand Tourism, Kerala Tourism, Tamil Nadu Tourism, Telangana Tourism, and Uttarakhand Tourism. Leading private exhibitors such as Kesarbagh Palace, Myanmar Airways, Royal Brunei, SOTC, Southern Travels, STIC Travels, Timbertales Luxury Resort, and United Travels showcased their offerings to a global audience.
Exclusive Access for B2B Trade Visitors:
For the first one and a half days, TTF Chennai was open exclusively to B2B trade visitors, including travel agents, tour operators, MICE planners, corporate travel managers, and wedding planners. This setup ensured a high-quality networking environment, allowing exhibitors and buyers to establish valuable business connections. On the final one and a half days, TTF Chennai opened its doors to general visitors, offering them an opportunity to discover exciting destinations, compare travel options, and secure exclusive travel deals. From domestic getaways to international vacations, visitors explored a wide range of travel opportunities under one roof.