ITB India 2026 commenced on September 1 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, running through September 3. This fourth in-person edition of the event is expected to draw more than 3,000 travel industry professionals, including over 400 qualified buyers.
Exhibitors Represent Multiple Global Regions
The exhibition features over 100 brands across Leisure, Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE), Corporate Travel, and Travel Technology sectors. Exhibitors hail from Southeast Asia, South Asia, Europe, Africa, Northeast Asia, and South America. Notable participants include Columbia Pictures Aquaverse, DoubleTree by Hilton Jakarta Kemayoran, Halong International Cruise, Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta, IHCL, MakeMyTrip, Northern Lights Villages, oneworld alliance,
Philippine Airlines, Sarawak Tourism Board, Seibu Prince Hotels & Resorts, Tokyu Hotels Japan, and Visit Maldives Corporation.
Conference Tracks and Industry Support Strengthen Network
The event is backed by multiple Indian travel trade and industry associations connecting travel agents, tour operators, MICE professionals, and tourism organizations. Concurrent with the exhibition, the ITB India Conference addresses trends impacting travel in India and South Asia through four thematic tracks: Knowledge, MICE & Corporate, Travel Technology, and Experiential Travel. Key panel sessions include topics on the business drivers of MICE in the region, digital transformation in travel, balancing innovation with tradition in hospitality, and the evolving values of travelers.
New Leadership Roundtable and Networking Events Introduced
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new element at ITB India 2026 is an invitation-only Leadership Roundtable conducted in partnership with Simon-Kucher. This closed forum gathers senior leaders to discuss outbound travel market growth, destination competitiveness, connectivity, investment, technology, and public-private cooperation. Networking activities feature the ITB India Happy Hour on the opening day and a Cruise Capsule session on day two focusing on India’s expanding cruise market.
Darren Seah, Executive Director of Messe Berlin Asia Pacific, stated, “India and South Asia continue to offer significant opportunities for the global travel industry, and the international participation at ITB India this year reflects the strong interest we
continue to see in these markets.” He added that by linking global suppliers with qualified buyers while combining commercial exchange, industry insights, and senior-level dialogue, ITB India provides a valuable B2B marketplace where long-term business relationships can develop.
