1. Exhibitor Scope & Event Highlights
- Tourism Authorities: National, state and international tourism boards, tourism development corporations and destination promotion agencies.
- Travel & DMCs: Tour operators, destination management companies, travel agencies, airlines, cruises and travel technology.
- MICE & Hospitality: Hotels, resorts, convention centres, event planners, corporate travel and destination weddings.
- World Expo | Summit | Awards: Destination showcases, travel trade networking, B2B meetings, tourism conferences and excellence recognition.
2. Industry Current Status & Growth Potential
- Domestic Tourism: India recorded approximately 428.7 crore domestic tourist visits in 2025, reflecting strong domestic travel activity.
- International Tourism: India received approximately 91.5 lakh foreign tourists in 2025, offering substantial opportunities for inbound tourism development.
- Hospitality Industry: India’s hotel market is projected to reach approximately US$52 billion by FY 2027.
- Growth Drivers: Rising incomes, expanding air connectivity, government tourism initiatives, spiritual tourism, experiential travel, destination weddings and MICE.
3. Why Exhibit & Who Will Visit?
Why Exhibit?
- Promote destinations, tourism packages and hospitality services.
- Connect with travel trade buyers and corporate decision-makers.
- Generate bookings, B2B leads and strategic partnerships.
- Explore MICE business, destination weddings and international tourism opportunities.
- Expand brand visibility and distribution networks.
Target Visitors
- Travel agents, tour operators, DMCs and travel associations.
- Corporate travel managers, MICE planners and event organisers.
- Hotels, resorts, airlines, cruise and transport operators.
- Wedding planners, conference organisers and institutional buyers.
- Tourism authorities, government departments and investors.
- Travel entrepreneurs, online travel platforms, wholesalers and hospitality professionals.
THE ROAD AHEAD
India’s hotel, restaurant, and hospitality market is projected to reach US$ 101.38 billion by 2032, growing at an overall compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 7.57% to 11% driven by domestic leisure, spiritual tourism, MICE events, and rising middle-class disposable income.
Growth Potential by Category
- Luxury Hotels: Projected to expand at a 11.5% to 15.13% CAGR, supported by increasing high-net-worth domestic travel, expanding international brand portfolios, and rising average room rates (ARRs) expected to touch Rs. 8,600–8,800 in premium tiers.
- Mid and Upper-Mid-Scale Hotels: Representing the largest institutional slice (38.55% market share), this category is surging as branded chains aggressively penetrate Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities via regional infrastructure and airport expansion.
- Chain & Branded Hotels: Forecast to grow at a 10.76% to 16.76% CAGR as organized players (such as Marriott, IHCL, Hyatt, and Radisson) capture market share from fragmented independents.
- Independent & Unorganized Hotels: While currently holding a majority share (56% to 58%) of the market, growth is gradually shifting toward aggregation, digital platform integration, and formal branding.
- Food & Beverage (F&B) and Restaurant Industry: Expanding rapidly through organized quick-service restaurant (QSR) chains, cloud kitchens, and experiential dining, heavily favored by a young demographic and rising online delivery penetration.
- Spiritual and Wellness Tourism Sectors: Experiencing accelerated investment via government initiatives like PRASHAD and Swadesh Darshan 2.0, turning pilgrimage and wellness hubs into high-occupancy hotspots.
- Medical Tourism: Projected to reach US$ 16 billion by 2030, creating robust demand for extended-stay and recovery-friendly hospitality infrastructure near major medical corridors.
- MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) Segment: Driven by large-scale convention centers, corporate offsites, and international business events, anchoring weekday occupancies across major metros and resort destinations.
