The opening event of TTF (Travel and Tourism Fair) 2018 series concluded its first leg in Chennai where close to 150 exhibitors from 8 countries and 21 Indian states and union territories showcased their destinations and varied tourism products. The three-day travel show also attracted more than 1,500 trade visitors and over 6,000 walk-in visitors.The show had official participation from the State Tourism Boards of Andaman & Nicobar, Bihar, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh. Other Indian states and union territories such as Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Odisha, Puducherry, Punjab, Rajasthan, Telangana and West Bengal were represented by travel suppliers.
Apart from the National Tourist Organisations of India and Nepal, other countries such as China, Dubai, Iran, Maldives, Singapore and Thailand were represented by Destination Management Companies (DMCs), travel operators and hotel brands at the show.Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), Showcase Munnar Association For Responsible Tourism, JMD Heritage Lawns (SaddaPind), Southern Travels, Vythiri Village, The Tamara Coorg, The Royal Adventure Ladakh, Yeti Airlines Domestic, etc., were present as the exhibitors at the trade show.The event was inaugurated by Shreevats Sanjay, Regional Director (South), India Tourism Chennai Office, along with Ashok Kumar Singh, IAS, Director Tourism, Government of Bihar.
