Trivandrum: The first edition of Global Travel Market (GTM 2023) planned from September 27 to 30 in the city, will see the convergence of global stakeholders, opening up vast opportunities to clinch new business partnerships, besides imparting an added thrust to the post-pandemic surge in travel and tourism sector.
Coming ahead of the high inbound season, GTM 2023 organised by South Kerala Hoteliers Forum, Thiruvananthapuram Chamber of Commerce & Industries, Thavass Ventures, and Metro Media will focus on the South Indian tourism sector.
More than 1,000 tour operators, 500 plus domestic and international buyers, and 300 plus corporate buyers seeking to generate new sales leads, launch new products, network with key decision-makers, increase brand awareness and gather market intelligence will participate in the expo.
GTM will open before its participants new vistas of opportunities that would enable them to avail the best of the travel and tourism industry. Besides delivering a vibrant environment for B2B and B2C organisations, the event will provide an avenue for participants to meet, network, negotiate, find the right collaborators, conduct business, and gather new insights.
GTM CEO, Siji Nair said “The event aims at showcasing the diverse charms and enchanting destinations of the south, especially Kerala, before leading tour operators from across the world. A key focus of the conclave will be the captivating beauty, history and culture of Thiruvananthapuram city and places around the state capital”.
South Kerala Hoteliers Forum President, Sudhish Kumar said various tour packages which include less popular tourist destinations in South Kerala will be formulated in the near future.
The event will have 200-plus stalls put up by major hoteliers and resorts, tourism boards and organisations, airlines, hotel suppliers, travel agents, tour operators, travel tech innovators etc. Also, pavilions featuring six themes including inbound travel to Kerala, outbound travel operators (both B2B and B2C), ayurveda, yoga and wellness, resorts, retreats and hospitals, wedding tourism, corporate conclaves, homestays and serviced villas will be set up at the travel expo.