Kerala Travel Mart 2026 concludes in Kochi

The 13th edition of the Kerala Travel Mart (KTM) 2026 concluded on Sunday (September 27, 2026).The four-day event was marked by approximately 58,000 business-to-business (B2B) meetings, besides discussions on tapping emerging opportunities, according to the organisers. Sumit Kumar Thakur, Additional Director General of Kerala Tourism, inaugurated the valedictory session.The event recorded the participation of 380 international buyers and representatives from 59 countries. The United States recorded the highest participation, with 38 representatives, followed by the UK with 35, Russia with 30 and the UAE with 23. Germany sent 18 representatives, France 17, while Malaysia and Spain had 15 each. South Africa had 14 representatives and Oman 13, according to the organisers. The participation, the organisers said, reflected Keralam’s strong appeal in West Asian and European markets. Published - September 27, 2026 09:38 pm IST