Kerala Travel Mart 2026 ends in Kochi

The 13th edition of Kerala Travel Mart (KTM) 2026 concluded on Sunday (September 27, 2026).

According to the organizers, the four-day event was marked by approximately 58,000 business-to-business (B2B) meetings, in addition to discussions on taking advantage of new opportunities. Sumit Kumar Thakur, Additional Director General, Kerala Tourism, inaugurated the valedictory session.

The event was attended by 380 international buyers and representatives from 59 countries. The United States had the highest participation with 38 representatives, followed by the United Kingdom with 35, Russia with 30 and the UAE with 23. Germany sent 18 representatives, France 17, Malaysia and Spain each 15. South Africa had 14 representatives and Oman 13, according to organizers. The participation, organizers said, reflected Kerala’s strong appeal in West Asian and European markets.

Published – 27 Sep 2026 21:38 IST