ITB India 2026 Opens Its Doors in Mumbai for Three Days of Business and Industry Exchange
ITB India 2026 has officially opened its doors at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, bringing together the global travel industry for three days of networking, business exchange, and knowledge sharing (1–3 September).
Key Highlights
- Scale & Participation:
- Over 3,000 professionals expected, including 400+ qualified buyers.
- More than 100 exhibiting brands from Southeast Asia, South Asia, Europe, Africa, Northeast Asia, and South America.
- Exhibitors: Columbia Pictures Aquaverse, IHCL, MakeMyTrip, Philippine Airlines, Sarawak Tourism Board, Visit Maldives Corporation, oneworld alliance, and more.
- Associations: Strong backing from Indian travel trade bodies like ATOAI, OTOAI, TAAI, TAFI, ETAA, and Skal International India.
ITB India Conference 2026
- Four curated tracks: Knowledge, MICE & Corporate, Travel Technology, Experiential Travel.
- Panels include:
- MICE Leaders’ Panel: “The Business of MICE in India & South Asia”
- Tech Leaders’ Panel: “From Digital Adoption to Digital Advantage in Travel”
- Hospitality Panel: “Balancing Innovation and Tradition”
- Experiential Travel Panel: “Travel with Intent”
Leadership Roundtable
- Inaugural Leadership Roundtable with Simon-Kucher: senior leaders discuss India’s evolving role in global tourism, outbound growth, connectivity, investment, and public-private collaboration.
- Closed-door, invitation-only forum for strategic dialogue.
Networking & Special Events
- Day 1: ITB India Happy Hour for informal networking.
- Day 2: Cruise Capsule returns, focusing on India’s cruise market, followed by networking.
Why It Matters
ITB India 2026 underscores India’s growing importance as both a major tourism destination and a global source market, offering a platform where international suppliers and Indian buyers can forge long-term partnerships.
This year’s edition feels like a turning point — positioning India not just as a participant but as a driver of global tourism trends.
