TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS - August 2026
Aug 2026
Aug 09, 2026
Travel & Trade Fair 2026 Opens in Gandhinagar
Gandhinagar hosted the Travel and Trade Fair (TTF) 2026, inaugurated by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel at the Mahatma Mandir complex in August 2026. The three-day event featured more than 900 exhibitors and tourism departments from across India, serving as a major B2B travel trade platform. TTF showcased Gujarat's tourism strategies, including new circuits, eco-tourism initiatives, and investment opportunities in hospitality infrastructure. Attendees discussed policy support, marketing collaborations, and capacity building to boost domestic and inbound tourism. The fair aims to strengthen Gujarat's position as a key tourism destination, aligning with state employment and investment goals for 2026–27.
TTF 2026 opened in Gandhinagar with Bhupendra Patel in August 2026.
Event spanned three days with 900+ exhibitors.
Focus on B2B travel partnerships and tourism marketing.
Highlights include new circuits, eco-tourism, and hospitality investments.
Aims to boost domestic and inbound tourism and meet 2026–27 goals.
Aug 08, 2026
Travel and Trade Fair 2026 inaugurated in Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Travel and Trade Fair (TTF) 2026 was inaugurated in Gandhinagar, Gujarat by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel at Mahatma Mandir. The three‑day event brings together more than 900 exhibitors, including tourism departments, travel operators and destination promoters from across India. TTF is a major business‑to‑business travel exhibition that promotes tourism partnerships, networking opportunities and growth in the travel industry. Gujarat has hosted TTF for more than two decades, highlighting the state’s role in promoting domestic and regional tourism and attracting investment in the travel sector.
TTF 2026 inaugurated in Gandhinagar by CM Bhupendra Patel
Location: Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Over 900 exhibitors from tourism sector
TTF promotes B2B partnerships and growth
Longstanding Gujarat tourism promotion platform
Aug 06, 2026
Ministry of Tourism partners with Netflix India for film tourism via Incredible India portal
The Ministry of Tourism partnered with Netflix India to promote film‑induced tourism through the Incredible India digital portal. A dedicated section called As Seen on Netflix was launched to showcase Indian destinations featured in Netflix films and series. The initiative allows global audiences to explore India's culture, heritage, and travel experiences via streaming‑inspired itineraries. Officials say the initiative aims to boost tourism and support India's growing creative economy by linking media content to on‑the‑ground experiences. The plan aligns with India's digital promotion strategy and cross‑industry collaboration with streaming platforms. Officials noted the partnership would highlight lesser‑known destinations, encouraging regional tourism growth and jobs across states. The collaboration is part of a broader push to integrate media, tourism, and technology sectors.
Partnership: Ministry of Tourism with Netflix India.
Feature: As Seen on Netflix section on Incredible India portal.
Goal: boost film tourism and support the creative economy.
Impact: promote lesser‑known destinations and regional growth.