India International Travel Mart Wraps Up Editions in Chennai & Bangalore
India International Travel Mart (IITM), South India’s leading B2B travel trade show, signed in with style on its 2025 editions in Chennai and Bangalore, reaffirming its position as a powerhouse platform for destination marketing and industry networking. In its 26th year in these cities, IITM continues to make an impact and link the dots to the fast-changing tourism picture across India.
Held at Chennai Trade Centre from July 16-18 and Tripura Vasini, Bangalore, from July 24-26, respectively, the exhibitions witnessed over 800 exhibitors, comprising tourism boards, hospitality brands, travel startups, airlines, and digital platforms from 25 Indian states and 20 international destinations.
The Chennai edition was inaugurated by Thiru T Christuraj, Director of Tourism, Government of Tamil Nadu, alongside dignitaries from India Tourism, IRCTC, TAAI, and ADTOI. In Bangalore, the inauguration was led by Shri Pasang Dorjee Sona, Honourable Minister for Tourism, Education, Rural Works, Parliamentary Affairs and Libraries, Govt of Arunachal Pradesh, with notable representation from Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, and international tourism boards.
Sanjay Hakhu, Director, Sphere Travelmedia & Exhibitions Pvt Ltd—the organizers of the event—said this year’s response had been phenomenal and was proud to see IITM making a significant contribution in revitalizing the tourism sector. Similarly, Rohit Hangal, Director, Sphere Travelmedia & Exhibitions, noted that the participation affirms the importance of these cities and underscores the relevance and importance of the event in the B2B domain.