KTM 2026 begins Sept. 24 with 3,000 buyer registrations.
There are 2,210 domestic buyers and 790 foreign purchasers registered.
Over 3,000 buyers have registered for the Kerala Travel Mart (KTM) 2026, indicating a high level of interest in the state’s tourism offers worldwide. There are 2,210 domestic buyers and 790 foreign purchasers registered.
The business meetings will be held from September 25 to September 27, with the official opening of the three-day event scheduled for September 24.
The Lulu International Convention Center in Bolgatty will host the opening ceremony. The Sagara and Samudrika Convention Centers on Willingdon Island will host the exhibition and business gatherings.
Additionally, the number of tourism-related businesses and organisations participating in the mart has significantly increased. Up to 382 vendors have completed stall reservations, and about 30 stalls representing different government agencies will also be present.
40,000 business meetings have been planned, demonstrating the scope of company involvement as well as the market and investment prospects in Kerala’s tourist industry.
Twelve separate sectors will be covered by post-mart tours from September 28 to October 3. For invited members of the domestic and international media, a separate pre-mart tour will be arranged.
The transition to a totally digital system will be a key component of KTM 2026. Digital management will be used for all event-related procedures, such as registration, business-to-business (B2B) meetings, and seminars.
