As the global tourism industry anticipates a brighter future, Sphere Travel Media & Exhibitions is thrilled to present the fresh schedule for the India International Travel Mart (IITM) in 2024, marking 25 years of dedicated service to the tourism sector.
The IITM series provides exceptional opportunities for direct engagement with potential customers, offering hands-on experiences that enhance understanding and lead to increased sales. Celebrating its twenty-fifth year, Sphere Travel Media & Exhibitions continues to provide a cost-effective and productive platform for showcasing, networking, and conducting business in the travel industry.
Mr. Rohit Hangal, Director, of Sphere Travel Media, emphasized the importance of India’s domestic tourism industry, driven by a diverse cultural heritage and increasing disposable incomes. With over 500 million domestic holidaymakers, it represents a year-round market that hospitality and travel organizations cannot ignore.
Mr. Sanjay Hakhu, Director, of Sphere Travel Media, highlighted the unprecedented surge in the Indian outbound travel market, propelled by rising affluence and a growing middle class. This surge presents exciting opportunities for the global travel industry to cater to the evolving preferences of Indian travelers.
In a bid to boost domestic tourism, IITM 2024 will feature participants from over 25 tourism specialties across 30 Indian states. The events promise to provide an ideal marketing opportunity, enhancing participants’ brand equity in the discerning travel market.
Highlighting key aspects of the upcoming IITM events, over 1500 participants across 25 essential tourism segments, encompassing destinations, travel agents, tour operators, hotels, resorts, and more, are expected to converge. The events will underscore a commitment to sustainability, infrastructure development, and targeted marketing strategies aimed at fostering the growth of India’s thriving domestic tourism industry. Attendees can anticipate the unveiling of new products within the hospitality and travel sector, further enhancing the offerings presented during the events. Additionally, the introduction of the IITM Travel Start-up forum promises to bring innovative perspectives to the forefront. The events have garnered substantial support from major associations, including ADTOI, ATOAI, IATO, TAAI, SKAL, ETAA, TOA, Karnataka Tourism Society, and others, reflecting a collaborative effort within the industry.
As IITM continues its legacy, the 2024 events aim to contribute to the growth and sustainability of the travel and tourism industry, fostering partnerships and showcasing the best that the sector has to offer.
Schedule of Travel Events:
IITM Kochi: 19 – 21 January 2024
IITM Kolkata: 1 – 3 March 2024
IITM Ahmedabad: 15 – 17 March 2024
IITM Chennai: 26 – 28 July 2024
IITM Bangalore: 2 – 4 August 2024
IITM Delhi: 20 – 22 September 2024
IITM Mumbai: 18 – 20 October 2024
IITM Pune: 29 November – 1 December 2024
IITM Hyderabad: 6 – 8 December 2024
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