Ahmedabad has commenced the much-anticipated India International Travel Mart (IITM) from 7 to 9 March 2025. The event will bring together key stakeholders from the travel, tourism, and hospitality sectors.
The much-anticipated India International Travel Mart (IITM) returns to Ahmedabad from 7 to 9 March 2025 at YMCA International Centre. As one of India’s leading travel and tourism exhibitions, IITM continues to be a premier platform connecting travel trade professionals, destinations, and tourism stakeholders from across the globe.
With a strong legacy of promoting tourism and fostering business collaborations, IITM Ahmedabad will showcase various domestic and international destinations, travel and hospitality brands, tourism boards, airlines, tour operators, hotels, and more. The event provides an unparalleled opportunity for industry professionals and travel enthusiasts to explore new travel trends, products, and services.
The Guests of Honour at the Inauguration included:
Mr. Paras Lakhia, National Treasurer, Travel Agents Assc. Of India
Mr. Prakash Madlani, Chairman, Travel Agents Assc. of India
Ms. Aparna, India Tourism
Ms. Dipika Parikh, National Coordinator, Global Tourism Club
As IITM celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, the occasion forms an important business platform. Travel agencies, hoteliers, tour companies, and other industry stakeholders can interact and network, resulting in collaborations, partnerships, and joint ventures. IITM features 100+ exhibitors from 15 Indian states, showcasing diverse travel options like pilgrimages, adventures, culture, wildlife, and more.
The tourism stakeholders from over 15 Indian states, such as Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Goa, Jammu & Kashmir, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, etc., were seen aggressively marketing their destinations, products, and services.
Features of IITM Ahmedabad 2025:
- B2B Networking Opportunities—A dedicated platform for exhibitors to connect with travel agents, tour operators, corporate buyers, and MICE planners.
- Diverse Exhibitor Portfolio—Featuring leading state tourism boards, international tourism organizations, hospitality brands, and travel tech innovators.
- Hosted Buyer Program for Travel Agents from Gujarat – A curated initiative ensuring high-quality business interactions between buyers and exhibitors.
- Exclusive Travel Offers—Special deals for travellers looking to plan their next getaway.
Rohit Hangal, Director, Sphere TravelMedia, said, “Welcome to the heart of innovation and collaboration in the travel industry. This exhibition here in Ahmedabad is a gateway to shaping the future of travel through new opportunities and partnerships. Let us explore new horizons, forge lasting connections, and inspire the world of travel. The B2B Tourism Exhibition celebrates collaboration, resilience, and excellence in the industry, bringing together top minds to pioneer sustainable practices, innovative technologies, and new partnerships.”
Sanjay Hakhu, Director, Sphere TravelMedia, added: has emerged as a key player in the travel industry, offering opportunities for leisure and business travel. The IITM Event, with over ten thousand B2B visitors over three days, showcases our commitment to advancing travel. It serves as a hub for idea exchange, partnership building, and innovation. The growing outbound travel market in India presents vast possibilities, with more Indians seeking unique global experiences.”
India’s Most Productive Travel-Marketplace
For those in the travel and hospitality industry, the event offers an unparalleled networking opportunity to add more to their holiday portfolio. The timing is just perfect when the industry has emerged out of the Covid shadows to an era of growth. It is a unique opportunity for the travel trade to meet, network, negotiate, and conduct business. The event is aimed at bringing the industry face-to-face with the travel trade, corporate buyers, and the end customer with requisite purchasing power.
The exhibitor profile includes tourism boards, destination management companies, hotels and resorts, wellness organizations, travel agents and tour operators, adventure tour operators, travel technology companies, etc. The event offers exposure to start-ups and new entrepreneurs who are planning their foray into the travel and tourism industry as well.
Highlights
The time has come to explore new destinations and enjoy the sensations of the world as the Indian passport continues to gain popularity! The IITM is a fantastic way to connect, network, and conduct business since it draws partners from all over the world.
- Biggest Travel Exhibition in Ahmedabad, before the summer season
- The biggest variety of holiday packages of over 1000 destinations in India and abroad.
- This year, find more than 100 exhibitors showcasing 15 Indian tourism destinations, making it one of the highlights of your search for that perfect travel partnership.
- Nepal Tourism is the Partner Country at the IITM 2025
- Tourism Malaysia is the Feature Country
- Delhi Tourism, Tripura Tourism and Lakshadweep Tourism are the Feature States
- View ‘Incredible India’ with all its amazing hues and peerless vibrancy.
- A once-a-year opportunity for travel agents and tour operators to reach out to partners.
- Add more to your travel portfolio
- Adventure – International Destinations – Visas – Pilgrimage – Cultural pursuits – Wildlife – Conference – Wedding Destinations – pure joy!
- The event is in a B2B format and only open for trade—visitors only.
- Entry is free, and registration at the site is mandatory.
The forthcoming editions of India International Travel Mart 2025–26 are scheduled as follows:
IITM Chennai: 16 – 18 July 2025
IITM Bangalore: 24 – 26 July 2025
IITM Delhi: 24 – 26 September 2025
IITM Mumbai: 9 – 11 October 2025
IITM Pune: 27 – 29 November 2025
IITM Hyderabad: 4 – 6 December 2025
IITM Cochin: 22 – 24 January 2026
IITM Kolkata: 12 – 14 February 2026
IITM Ahmedabad: 12 – 14 March 2026