The fourth in-person edition brings the international travel industry together for three days of business, networking and knowledge exchange. The programme includes the ITB India Conference 2026 and the inaugural ITB India Leadership Roundtable, organised in partnership with Simon-Kucher.
Mumbai, 1 September 2026 — ITB India 2026 has opened at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, bringing together the global travel industry for three days focused on the opportunities shaping India’s and South Asia’s travel markets.
Running from 1 to 3 September, the event connects professionals from the leisure, MICE, corporate travel and travel technology sectors with regional and international partners. Participants will have opportunities to exchange market insights, develop new business relationships and explore avenues for future growth.
More than 3,000 travel industry professionals are expected to attend this year’s edition, including over 400 qualified buyers and representatives of more than 100 exhibiting brands.
ITB India 2026 officially opened in the presence of representatives from government bodies, tourism organisations, industry associations and Messe Berlin, marking the beginning of three days of business and industry exchange in Mumbai.
Darren Seah, Executive Director of Messe Berlin Asia Pacific, said India and South Asia continued to offer significant opportunities for the global travel industry.
“The international participation at ITB India this year reflects the strong interest we continue to see in these markets,” Seah said. “By connecting global suppliers with qualified buyers and combining commercial exchange with industry insights, networking and senior-level dialogue, ITB India offers a valuable B2B marketplace where new relationships and ideas can develop into long-term business.”
International Travel Industry Gathers in Mumbai
Exhibiting brands from Southeast Asia, South Asia, Europe, Africa, Northeast Asia and South America are participating in ITB India 2026.
Among the exhibitors are 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.
The event is also supported by an extensive network of travel trade and industry associations, strengthening its engagement with travel agents, tour operators, MICE professionals and tourism communities across India.
Participating organisations include the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India, Association of Domestic Tour Operators of India, Enterprising Travel Agents Association, Global Travel Agent Association, Network of Indian MICE Agents, Outbound Tour Operators Association of India, Skal International India, Tourism India Alliance, Travel Agencies Association Pune, Travel Agents Association of India, Travel Agents Association of Nashik, Travel Agents Federation of India and Travel Trade Association of Uttar Pradesh.
ITB India Conference Addresses Key Industry Issues
Held alongside the exhibition, the ITB India Conference 2026 examines the forces transforming the travel industry and their implications for businesses in India, South Asia and international markets.
Sessions are taking place across the Knowledge & MICE Theatre and the Tech & Experience Theatre. The conference programme is organised around four curated tracks:
- Knowledge
- MICE & Corporate
- Travel Technology
- Experiential Travel
The programme is designed to complement commercial activities on the exhibition floor by providing deeper insights into changing business strategies, traveller behaviour and the future direction of the industry.
Key sessions include the MICE Leaders’ Panel, “The Business of MICE in India & South Asia: Who’s Driving the Industry’s Next Chapter?”; the Tech Leaders’ Panel, “From Digital Adoption to Digital Advantage in Travel”; the Hospitality Panel, “Balancing Innovation and Tradition”; and the Experiential Travel Panel, “Travel with Intent: How Values, Emotions and Purpose Shape the New Traveller.”
Inaugural Leadership Roundtable Explores India’s Global Tourism Role
A new feature of ITB India 2026 is the inaugural ITB India Leadership Roundtable, organised in partnership with the global strategy consultancy Simon-Kucher.
The invitation-only forum brings together senior decision-makers from tourism, hospitality, travel technology, investment, destination management and government. It is intended to facilitate strategic dialogue among representatives from across the travel ecosystem.
The closed-door discussion addresses India’s expanding outbound travel market, destination competitiveness, connectivity, investment, technology and public-private collaboration. It also examines India’s position as both a major tourism destination and an increasingly influential international source market.
Networking Continues Beyond the Exhibition Floor
Business discussions at ITB India 2026 will continue beyond scheduled meetings and conference sessions.
On the first day, the ITB India Happy Hour will provide exhibitors, buyers and other travel professionals with an informal setting in which to reconnect, continue discussions initiated on the exhibition floor and establish new industry relationships.
On the second day, the Cruise Capsule will return for its second edition. The event will bring together cruise experts, travel trade representatives and MICE specialists for an afternoon dedicated to opportunities and developments in India’s cruise market, followed by a networking session.
