Kerala Travel Mart 2026 concludes in Kochi
Four-day event records around 58,000 B2B meetings, besides discussions on tapping emerging opportunities
The 13th edition of the Kerala Travel Mart (KTM) 2026 concluded on Sunday, September 27, 2026, in Kochi. The four-day event saw around 58,000 business-to-business (B2B) meetings and discussions on exploring new opportunities, according to the event organizers. Sumit Kumar Thakur, the Additional Director General of Kerala Tourism, inaugurated the closing session.
The event attracted 380 international buyers and representatives from 59 countries, with the United States leading the pack with 38 participants, followed by the United Kingdom (35), Russia (30), and the United Arab Emirates (23). Germany contributed 18 representatives, while France and Malaysia each sent 15. South Africa had 14 participants, and Oman sent 13 representatives.
The organizers noted that the high participation reflected Kerala's strong appeal in West Asian and European markets.
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