Kerala Travel Mart ends after 58,000 business meetings
The 13th Kerala Travel Mart concluded in Kochi after organisers recorded approximately 58,000 business-to-business meetings. The four-day event brought 380 international buyers from 59 countries, with the United States, United Kingdom, Russia and the UAE sending the largest delegations.
The 13th edition of the Kerala Travel Mart concluded in Kochi on Sunday after organisers recorded approximately 58,000 business-to-business meetings. The four-day event brought together tourism representatives and international buyers to discuss emerging opportunities, according to the organisers. The valedictory session was inaugurated by Sumit Kumar Thakur, Additional Director General of Kerala Tourism.
Organisers said 380 international buyers and representatives from 59 countries participated in the 2026 event. The United States sent the largest delegation, with 38 representatives, followed by the United Kingdom with 35. Russia had 30 representatives and the United Arab Emirates had 23.
Germany sent 18 representatives, France 17, while Malaysia and Spain each sent 15. South Africa was represented by 14 participants and Oman by 13, according to the organisers. The figures were presented as evidence of Kerala’s continuing appeal in West Asian and European tourism markets.
The event focused on business discussions and efforts to identify new opportunities for the State’s tourism sector. The supplied material did not specify the value of deals concluded or identify particular agreements reached during the meetings. The organisers described the participation as reflecting strong international interest in Kerala.
The travel mart ended after the scheduled four-day programme, with its closing session held in Kochi.
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