Global Travel Market 2026 in Thiruvananthapuram from June 3 to 5

by Ayurveda Admin

More than 1,000 tour operators from India and abroad will converge at the second edition of South India’s prestigious travel and trade expo, Global Travel Market (GTM 2026), taking place in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, from June 3 to 5.

Announcing the event at a press conference on May 2, Biju K, Secretary, Kerala Tourism, said GTM 2026 will provide a platform for exhibitors and buyers to build business partnerships with key global players in the travel and tourism industry, while helping enterprises scale up.

Organised by the South Kerala Hoteliers Forum (SKHF), Thiruvananthapuram Chamber of Commerce and Industries (TCCI), Thavass Ventures, and Metro Mart, in association with Kerala Tourism and India Tourism, the expo will be hosted at the Golden Palace International Convention Centre near Karakkonam, Neyyattinkara.

“GTM 2026 will showcase different tourism circuits by combining the major centres of South Kerala. It will also feature a project to introduce Ayurveda to global tour operators,” Shri Biju noted.

Highlighting Kerala’s substantial rise in domestic and international tourist arrivals over the past two years, he added that events like GTM will help accelerate the tourism sector while ensuring sustainable growth.

Over 200 stalls will present innovative tourism products, with prominent industry experts leading sessions on diverse topics. Corporate networking sessions and B2B meetings will be held on June 4 and 5.

More than 1,000 domestic and international buyers, along with 300 corporate buyers, are expected to participate—generating new sales leads, launching products, networking with decision-makers, increasing brand visibility, and gathering market intelligence.

The expo will deliver a vibrant environment for both B2B and B2C organisations, offering opportunities to meet, negotiate, collaborate, and gain fresh insights. Exhibitors will include hoteliers, resorts, tourism boards, airlines, hotel suppliers, travel agents, tour operators, and travel tech innovators.

Key features:

• HoReCa Pavilion – showcasing products and solutions for hotels, restaurants, cafés, and catering businesses.

• Travancore Experience Zone – featuring adventure, cuisine, culture, hospitality, literature, social activities, and regional specialties.

• Six thematic pavilions – covering inbound and outbound travel operators, Ayurveda/yoga/wellness, resorts and retreats, wedding tourism, corporate roadshows, homestays, and serviced villas.

The expo will be open to the public on June 5.

For more details, visit www.gtmt.in, call 9995139933, or email info@gtmt.in.