TTF (Travel & Tourism Fair) Kolkata 2026, India’s oldest and largest travel show network, organised by Fairfest Media, was held from 10 to 12 July at Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan. The fair was inaugurated on 10th July in the presence of Chief Guest, Shri Shankar Ghosh, Hon’ble Minister of Tourism & Parliamentary Affairs, Government of West Bengal and Guests of Honour, Shri Satpal Maharaj, Hon’ble Minister for Tourism, Public Works, Irrigation, Culture, Rural Works & Minor Irrigation, Government of Uttarakhand, Shri Rohan A Khaunte, Hon’ble Minister for Tourism, Information Technology, Electronics & Communications, Printing & Stationery, Government of Goa & Ms Khun Siriporn Tantipanyathep, Hon’ble Consul-General, Royal Thai Consulate-General.
Several other eminent dignitaries present for the inauguration included Mr Jhakka Prasad Acharya, Consul General, Consulate General of Nepal in Kolkata, Shri Barun Kumar Ray, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Tourism, Government of West Bengal, Mr Ram Krishna Jaiswal, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Maldives in Kolkata, Shri Soumitro Sankar Sengupta, IAS, Secretary, Department of Tourism, Government of West Bengal, Ms Miho Makino, Consul, Consulate General of Japan in Kolkata, Ms Benjapa Tubthong, Deputy Consul General of Thailand, Mr Deepesh Lekhak, Deputy Consul General, Consulate General of Nepal in Kolkata, Mr Khajornrit Khwanmongkol, Director, Tourism Authority of Thailand, Mr Wirote Phaimuanghung, Deputy Director, Tourism Authority of Thailand, Shri Neelu Sharma, Chairman, Chhattisgarh Tourism Board, Dr S. Bharathi Dasan, IAS, Secretary, Chhattisgarh Tourism, Shri Vivek Acharya, IFS, Managing Director, Chhattisgarh Tourism Board, Dr V. P. Jeyaseelan, IAS, Director, Tamil Nadu Tourism, and Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation and Mr Sanjiv Agarwal, Founder & CEO, Fairfest Media.
The 3-day event brought together tourism boards, travel companies, hospitality brands, airlines, attractions, and travel technology providers from across India and overseas, offering a strong platform for travel trade engagement in the region.
“West Bengal and Eastern India continue to be among India’s most important travel destinations and a key source market. Kolkata holds a special place in the TTF calendar as the city where the show first began. With a new government in the state bringing renewed energy and optimism, the significance of TTF Kolkata has reached a new high, offering tourism boards and travel brands a powerful platform to connect with the region’s vibrant travel trade. Adding to this momentum, Bengal will be showcased as a destination at TTF after a gap of several years”, said Mr Sanjiv Agarwal, Founder & CEO, Fairfest Media.
Strategically held ahead of the Durga Puja and winter travel booking season, TTF Kolkata 2026 allows destinations and travel brands to connect with Eastern and Northeastern India’s thriving travel market. With Kolkata continuing to be one of India’s most significant travel source markets, the exhibition will support networking, destination promotion, and business development.
TTF Kolkata 2026 features 500+ exhibitors from 21 Indian States and 6 countries, including Thailand, Nepal, Bhutan, the USA and Vietnam. The show welcomed 7,000+ verified travel trade professionals and 2,000+ general visitors, reinforcing its position as one of Eastern India’s key travel trade events. The first two days were dedicated to B2B networking, while the final day was open to all, including B2C visitors.
This year’s edition featured Thailand as the Featured Country while West Bengal as the Host State. The Partner States are Goa, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Odisha, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Ladakh, while the Featured States include Tamil Nadu, Delhi, Assam, Meghalaya and Manipur.
Over the years, TTF has played a significant role in driving collaboration, networking, and business development across India’s key travel markets. Kolkata, as one of the country’s major hubs for both outbound and domestic travel, continues to serve as an important gateway for destinations and tourism businesses seeking to strengthen their presence in Eastern India.
