TTF Ahmedabad 2026 Opens with Strong Global and Domestic Participation
Bilkul Bazaar
Gandhinagar
TTF Ahmedabad 2026, one of India’s leading travel trade exhibitions, opened on Thursday at the Mahatma Mandir Convention & Exhibition Centre in Gandhinagar, reaffirming Western India’s position as a major domestic and outbound travel market. Organised by Fairfest Media, the three-day exhibition, running from August 6 to 8, has brought together tourism boards, travel companies, hospitality brands, airlines, attractions, destination management companies (DMCs) and travel technology providers from India and overseas.
The event was inaugurated by Bhupendra Patel, Chief Minister of Gujarat, as the Chief Guest. In his message, the Chief Minister said the exhibition, which has been held in Gujarat for the past two decades, has played a significant role in strengthening the state’s tourism ecosystem through its B2B travel trade platform. He noted that the event has helped promote tourist destinations, strengthen business partnerships and bring together stakeholders from across the tourism sector.
Referring to the Gujarat Government’s declaration of 2026 as the Year of Tourism, he said the exhibition would play an important role in showcasing Gujarat’s tourism destinations and opportunities to a wider global audience.
The inaugural ceremony was also attended by Harsh Sanghavi, Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat; Satpal Maharaj, Tourism Minister of Uttarakhand; Rohan A. Khaunte, Tourism Minister of Goa; and Kuldeep Arya, IAS, Secretary, Tourism, Government of Gujarat, as Guests of Honour.
Among the senior officials present were Dr. Vipin Garg, IAS, Commissioner of Tourism and Managing Director, Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited, and Y. S. Chaudhari, IAS, Joint Managing Director, Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited, along with several tourism officials and industry representatives.
Strong Global and Domestic Presence
TTF Ahmedabad 2026 has attracted more than 900 exhibitors from 10 countries, presenting a wide range of destinations, tourism products, hospitality offerings, travel experiences and travel services. The exhibition opens with three days dedicated exclusively to B2B networking and business meetings.
Israel is participating as the Featured Country, while international participation includes Vietnam, Sri Lanka, the UAE, Nepal, the USA, China, Thailand and Bhutan.
Gujarat Tourism is the Host State, with strong participation from tourism boards across the country.
Goa, Uttarakhand, Odisha, Rajasthan, Kerala, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Punjab, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka are participating as Partner States, while West Bengal, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Delhi and Meghalaya are taking part as Feature States, showcasing the diversity of India’s tourism offerings under one roof.
Leading Travel Brands Participate
The exhibition has also drawn major private-sector participation from companies including Holiday Mechanic, The Travel Nexus, Travelplug, Evoke Experiences, Radisson Hotel Group, Sayaji Hotels, Sarovar Hotels, ZANA Luxury Escapes, Maitri Visa & Travel Services, Treat Hotels & Resorts, Booking Junction, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Shankus Waterpark & Resort, Bariza Holidays, Infozeal, UTEN, Travel India, Yorker Holidays Services, among many others.
The event is supported by several leading travel and tourism associations, including OTOAI, TAAFI, ADTOI, ETAA, IATO, GTC, IATTE, ABTO, TOAI, TIA, NIMA, TAG, TOSG, SATA, GTAA, TAHAT, PTAHA, SGTCA, TAAS, ATAA, RAAG, VTAA, TAAPI, TOAK, TAAB, JTAA and the Jain Travel Agents Association, reflecting broad industry participation.
Gujarat Emerges as a Key Travel Source Market
Highlighting the significance of Gujarat, Sanjiv Agarwal, Chairman and CEO of Fairfest Media, said the state’s strong economy, rising disposable incomes and travel-oriented population have made it one of India’s most important travel source markets.
He said TTF Ahmedabad has grown into the largest exhibition in the TTF series, attracting more exhibitors than any other TTF event organised by Fairfest Media. According to him, the exhibition provides destinations, tourism boards and travel brands with the most efficient access to Western India’s travel trade ahead of the festive and winter travel season.
Ahmedabad’s Growing Travel Economy
Ahmedabad continues to strengthen its position as a key travel hub in Western India, supported by Gujarat’s robust business environment, an active travel trade network and increasing demand for domestic and international travel.
The city’s growing aviation sector reflects this momentum. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport handled more than 1.38 crore passengers during FY 2025-26, including 1.14 crore domestic travellers and 24 lakh international passengers.
With its focus on business networking, destination promotion and tourism partnerships, TTF Ahmedabad 2026 aims to connect destinations and travel brands with buyers from Gujarat and neighbouring western states, providing a platform for business development in one of India’s most commercially vibrant travel markets.
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