Dates

    26–28 Nov 2026

    City / country

    Yerwada, Pune, India

    Venue

    Deccan College Ground

    Time

    11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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    Event overview

    Overview

    IITM is India's largest travel exhibition and trade show platform, organizing varied B2B and B2C exhibitions and events across major cities.

    The event aims to amplify its reach to include maximum domestic and international trade visitors, unlocking new business potentials.

    TL;DR

    1. 1Event: India International Travel Mart (IITM) Pune 2026
    2. 2Dates: November 26-28, 2026
    3. 3Venue: Deccan College Ground, Yerwada, Pune
    4. 4Organized by: Sphere Travelmedia & Exhibitions Pvt Ltd
    5. 5Expected attendees: 20,000+ trade visitors

    Why visit

    Visitors can explore a wide range of travel products and services, network with industry leaders, and gain insights into the latest trends in travel and tourism.

    Why exhibit

    Exhibitors can showcase their offerings to a targeted audience, enhance brand visibility, and connect with potential clients and partners. IITM offers a unique platform for businesses to engage with the travel community and generate leads. IITM plays a crucial role in connecting travel industry professionals, showcasing innovations, and facilitating business opportunities. It serves as a platform for networking and collaboration among key players in the travel and tourism.

    Attendees, exhibitors & solutions

    Who this event is for

    Visitor profile

    Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.

    Travel agents and tour operators
    Corporate travel decision-makers
    Hospitality professionals
    MICE operators
    Government tourism officials
    Travel technology providers

    Exhibitor profile

    Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.

    National and state tourism boards
    Hotels and resorts
    Travel technology companies
    Airlines and transportation services
    Adventure tourism operators
    Event management companies

    Product categories

    Key solution areas showcased across the event.

    Travel packages and tours
    Hospitality services
    Transportation solutions
    Travel technology and software
    Adventure and eco-tourism products
    MICE services

    Location & Facilities

    Venue

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    Deccan College Ground

    Survey Number 36, Next to Bombay Sappers, Yerwada, Pune, Maharashtra, 411006, India

    Attend

    Entry & tickets

    Event days & opening times

    DayOpening hours
    11:00 AM –6:00 PM
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    Who runs the show

    Organisers

    Sphere Travelmedia & Exhibitions Pvt Ltd

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    How the last edition performed

    Previous edition

    This edition

    2026

    Next edition

    Not announced yet

    Impact

    A bigger and stronger platform

    IITM is India's largest travel exhibition and trade show platform, organizing varied B2B and B2C exhibitions and events across major cities. The event aims to amplify its reach to include maximum domestic and international trade visitors, unlocking new business potentials. IITM plays a crucial role in connecting travel industry professionals, showcasing innovations, and facilitating business opportunities. It serves as a platform for networking and collaboration among key players in the travel and.

    Audience quality

    High-value decision-makers

    Visitors typically include Travel agents and tour operators, Corporate travel decision-makers, Hospitality professionals, MICE operators. Event: India International Travel Mart (IITM) Pune 2026. Dates: November 26-28, 2026. Venue: Deccan College Ground, Yerwada, Pune. Organized by: Sphere Travelmedia & Exhibitions Pvt Ltd. India International Travel Mart (IITM) Pune 2026 attracts an audience aligned with the organiser's published visitor positioning.

    Exhibitor outcomes

    Real business growth

    Exhibitors can showcase their offerings to a targeted audience, enhance brand visibility, and connect with potential clients and partners. IITM offers a unique platform for businesses to engage with the travel community and generate leads. IITM plays a crucial role in connecting travel industry professionals, showcasing innovations, and facilitating business opportunities. It serves as a platform for networking and collaboration among key players in the travel and tourism. Exhibitor categories include National and.

    Intelligence

    Market context

    Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.

    West India — Pune (Yerwada), Maharashtra, on the Mumbai–Pune corridor

    Why it matters

    Pune is one of India's strongest outbound and domestic leisure travel source markets, with a large base of travel agents, tour operators, corporate MICE buyers and wedding planners across Maharashtra. IITM Pune concentrates national and international tourism boards, hotel groups, airlines, DMCs and OTAs into a single three-day trade marketplace in the city, giving suppliers direct access to buyers who would otherwise be reached only through Delhi or Mumbai shows — and giving buyers an efficient sourcing stop ahead of the larger SATTE and OTM editions.

    Industry trends

    Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.

    01

    Digital buyer journeys

    Professionals expect pre-show agendas, product finders, and meeting tools; suppliers align demos and literature to short on-stand decision cycles.

    02

    Sustainability in procurement

    Energy use, recyclable materials, and carbon reporting increasingly appear in RFPs and exhibitor scorecards across industrial trade fairs.

    03

    Automation and labour efficiency

    Visitors benchmark machinery, software, and services that reduce downtime, staffing pressure, and total cost of ownership.

    04

    Regional supply-chain resilience

    Buyers diversify suppliers across Europe, MENA, and Asia while favouring vendors with local service, spare parts, and training.

    05

    Hybrid engagement models

    Live demonstrations remain decisive, but follow-up webinars, digital catalogues, and year-round supplier portals extend the commercial window after the show.

    India and Asia travel-trade circuit around IITM Pune 2026

    Book stand space and hotel rooms 3–6 months out; the November show month overlaps with India's busy wedding and festive travel season in Maharashtra.

    IITM Pune sits inside a dense Indian travel-trade calendar. Suppliers targeting India usually pair it with a larger national show (SATTE in New Delhi, OTM in Mumbai) and, for Asia-wide reach, ITB Asia in Singapore. The organiser, Sphere Travelmedia, also runs IITM editions in other Indian cities, so a single stand concept can be reused across the series.

    Aug–Oct 2026

    Confirm IITM Pune space and buyer registration; lock Pune hotel rooms early as November is a peak travel month.

    Nov 2026 (show month)

    Finalise appointments, print collateral, confirm airport transfers and stand logistics; plan the Delhi/Mumbai shows for early 2027.

    Peer events and timings compiled from listing context and public travel-trade circuit information; always verify current dates and venues on each organiser's website.

    Plan your trip

    Travel & logistics

    Local currency · INR

    Arrival airports

    Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.

    PNQ

    Pune Airport

    Primary gateway for Pune exhibition venues.

    ~12 km

    to venue

    25–40 min

    by car

    Hotel tiers

    A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.

    Budget
    Yerwada / Nagar Road — closest to Deccan College Ground

    USD 25–50 / night

    source
    Mid-range
    Kalyani Nagar / Viman Nagar / Koregaon Park — 4–8 km from the venue

    USD 60–110 / night

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    Premium
    Yerwada / Koregaon Park — 0–5 km from the venue

    USD 130–250 / night

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    Local transport

    Get around the city with these convenient transport options.

    taxi

    Estimated costINR 300–600 (approx. USD 4–8) app-based cab or prepaid taxi estimate
    Best forPune Airport (PNQ, Lohegaon) → Deccan College Ground, Yerwada

    Shortest and most common airport transfer; 20–40 minutes depending on Nagar Road traffic. Use the prepaid taxi counter or an app-based cab.

    metro

    Estimated costINR 10–35 per trip (metro fare by distance) plus INR 40–80 for the last-mile auto
    Best forPune Metro to the Yerwada/Ramwadi area, then auto-rickshaw or cab to the venue

    Pune Metro lines 1 and 2 connect PCMC/Swargate/Vanaz–Ramwadi; confirm the current station nearest the venue and last-mile options at the station.

    auto_rickshaw

    Estimated costINR 30–120 per trip (metered per the official fare card; expect a small premium for app bookings)
    Best forLocal auto-rickshaw within Yerwada, Kalyani Nagar and Koregaon Park

    Fastest option for the 3–7 km hops between hotels in Kalyani Nagar/Koregaon Park and the venue; agree the fare or insist on the meter.

    bus

    Estimated costINR 5–30 per trip
    Best forPMPML city bus services to Yerwada / Deccan College area

    Cheapest option but slower in peak hours; useful for hotel clusters along Nagar Road. Confirm route numbers locally.

    taxi

    Estimated costINR 150–350 (approx. USD 2–5) app-based cab estimate per trip
    Best forHotel clusters (Kalyani Nagar / Koregaon Park / Viman Nagar) → Deccan College Ground

    10–25 minutes off-peak; allow extra time on show mornings and for the evening return peak.

    taxi

    Estimated costINR 500–800 (prepaid taxi estimate)
    Best forChhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International (BOM) to Deccan College Ground

    Mumbai traffic varies widely — allow buffer time.

    taxi

    Estimated costINR 800–1,800 taxi or rideshare to the venue district
    Best forPune Airport (PNQ) to Deccan College Ground

    Plan your trip

    Visa & entry documents

    Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.

    Visa required
    On-arrival available
    ATA Carnet: accepted

    Nepal, Bhutan and Maldives nationals do not require a visa. Visa on arrival is limited to a small set of nationalities (e.g. Japan, South Korea, UAE) and only at designated airports — confirm eligibility on the official portal before booking.

    India accepts ATA Carnets for temporary admission of exhibition and display goods, with FICCI as the national issuing/guaranteeing body. Confirm the current procedure, document list and any customs bond fallback with the organiser (Sphere Travelmedia) and your chamber of commerce before shipping stand material.

    Official visa page

    Weather

    November in Pune is post-monsoon: dry, sunny days around 29–32°C and noticeably cooler nights around 14–18°C, with very little rain (monthly rainfall averages roughly 20–30 mm). Humidity is low, so light cottons plus a layer for the evening work well.

    Plan for the climate

    Check temperatures and pack accordingly

    Venue connectivity

    Confirm mobile roaming or local SIM options for business visitors to India.

    Ride-hailing

    Taxis

    Public transit

    Car rentals

    Cultural notes

    Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.

    Greetings and business etiquette

    A handshake is standard in business settings, often preceded by a 'Namaste' with palms together. Use titles and surnames until invited otherwise, expect light small talk before business, and note that English is widely used in Indian trade and travel circles.

    Dress code

    Business formals or smart business casuals work for the show floor; light breathable fabrics suit Pune's warm November days, with a jacket or shawl for air-conditioned halls and cooler evenings. Modest dress (shoulders and knees covered) is appropriate for temple visits and heritage sites.

    Tipping and payments

    Restaurants often add a service charge — otherwise 5–10% is customary; INR 20–50 for hotel housekeeping and INR 50–100 for airport/hotel porters is typical. UPI, cards and app-based payments are widely accepted in Pune, but keep some cash for autos and small vendors.

    Practical guides

    Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials

    Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.

    Flights

    Destination: PVG

    Compare flights to the nearest international gateway serving Yerwada, Pune; confirm ground transport on the organiser site.

    Visa

    Almost all international visitors need a visa for India. For trade-fair travel, the online e-Business Visa (approx. USD 80 for up to 1 year validity; ~USD 120 for 1–5 years) is the usual route, while the e-Tourist Visa (approx. USD 25 for 30 days) suits leisure travel around the show. Apply via the Government of India portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in) at least 2–4 weeks before travel, carry a printed ETA and note that a passport valid for at least 6 months, a return ticket and proof of accommodation are commonly required. Nepal, Bhutan and Maldives nationals have visa-free entry and visa on arrival is limited to a small set of nationalities (e.g. Japan, South Korea, UAE) — confirm eligibility and permitted e-Visa entry airports on the official portal.

    Estimated cost: Varies by visa type and nationality (check official site).

    Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.

    Applied online via indianvisaonline.gov.in; approximately USD 120 for 1–5 year validity; a bank/payment charge of about 2.5% is added. 1-year (approx. USD 40) and 5-year (approx. USD 80) options exist; the e-Tourist Visa does not permit commercial/business activity.

    Official

    Transport

    Get to the venue and around the city with these options.

    Airport → venue: Primary gateways: PVG Airport (PVG); SHA Airport (SHA). Allow road or rail time to Deccan College Ground; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.

    Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Deccan College Ground: Yerwada / Nagar Road — closest to Deccan College Ground: Treebo Trend and FabHotel properties near Yerwada and Kalyani Nagar, Ginger Pune, Nagar Road, OYO Townhouse properties along Nagar Road; Kalyani Nagar / Viman Nagar / Koregaon Park — 4–8 km from the venue: Lemon Tree Premier City Centre Pune, Novotel Pune Nagar Road, ibis Pune Viman Nagar; Yerwada / Koregaon Park — 0–5 km from the venue: The Ritz-Carlton, Pune (Yerwada), The Westin Pune Koregaon

    Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Yerwada, Pune; confirm local availability before travel.

    Public transit: Check local bus/metro options for routes to Deccan College Ground.

    Parking: On-site parking is available at Deccan College Ground; confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.

    Weather

    Plan and pack for the event climate.

    Month: November 2026

    Temperature: Daytime highs around 29–32°C and night-time lows around 14–18°C (Pune, November)

    Seasonality: Post-monsoon dry season: rain is uncommon in November, with monthly rainfall averaging roughly 20–30 mm — pack light cottons plus a light layer for cool evenings.

    Packing: Post-monsoon dry season: rain is uncommon in November, with monthly rainfall averaging roughly 20–30 mm — pack light cottons plus a light layer for cool evenings.

    Plan your trip

    Planning

    Best day to visit: Friday, 27 November 2026 (Day 2)

    Day 2 of India travel marts typically carries the heaviest B2B meeting density: the opening day is dominated by inauguration, VIP walk-throughs and registration queues, while the final day winds down early and shifts toward consumer walk-in traffic. Mid-show gives you full exhibitor availability, senior trade staff on the stands and enough time to schedule follow-up appointments before you fly out.

    1

    Confirm show dates, venue and registration window — IITM Pune 2026 runs 26-28 November 2026 at Deccan College Ground, Yerwada, Pune. Check iitmindia.com for the visitor registration link and event hours before booking travel.

    2

    Check passport validity and India visa or e-Visa eligibility — Confirm your passport has at least six months validity and apply for the correct Indian visa category for business or tourism well ahead of travel; keep a printed copy of the approval.

    3

    Book flights to Pune or the nearest gateway city — Fly into Pune where schedules allow, or via a larger gateway city with onward road or rail transfer to Yerwada. Aim to land by 25 November 2026 to be rested for the opening day.

    4

    Reserve hotel near Deccan College Ground — Book a property in the Yerwada or central Pune area with check-in 25 November 2026 and check-out 29 November 2026, and confirm road transfer times to the ground.

    5

    Complete online visitor registration — Register through the organiser site iitmindia.com and save the confirmation or e-badge QR needed for badge collection at the venue.

    6

    Download the hall plan and exhibitor directory — Use the published floor plan and exhibitor list to shortlist tourism boards, hotels and resorts, airlines, travel technology vendors and MICE operators you want to meet.

    7

    Pre-schedule B2B meetings — Send meeting requests to shortlisted exhibitors and note booth numbers so you can move efficiently across the halls on 26-28 November 2026.

    8

    Shortlist sessions and buyer forums — Review the programme for seller-buyer forums, destination presentations and travel trade sessions, and block the timings in your calendar.

    9

    Plan local transport between hotel and venue — Note metro, bus and auto-rickshaw options to Deccan College Ground and allow extra time for Pune peak-hour traffic on show mornings.

    10

    Prepare business documents and packing — Carry business cards, company profile, buyer credentials and signed contracts in progress; pack light formal and business-casual wear for warm late-November Pune days.

    11

    Print or save all confirmations for badge collection — Keep registration confirmation, photo ID, tickets and hotel vouchers accessible for venue entry and security screening.

    12

    Arrive early on Day 1 and collect your badge — Reach Deccan College Ground before the 26 November 2026 opening for orientation, badge collection and a first walk of the halls.

    Sample visitor itinerary

    Route-optimised day
    TBA

    Collect trade badge at Deccan College Ground, pick up the exhibitor directory, then walk the state tourism board and national tourism office pavilions

    Deccan College Ground — registration and main entry pavilion
    TBA

    First full hall sweep — airlines, hotel chains, DMCs and OTA booths; shortlist 8–10 partners for follow-up meetings

    Main exhibition halls
    TBA

    Core B2B day: pre-scheduled meetings with DMCs, destination boards and MICE suppliers; attend seminar/panel sessions where listed

    Exhibition halls and conference/seminar area
    TBA

    Follow-up meetings, rate negotiations and closing discussions; final walk for new launches before departure

    Exhibition halls

    Side trips

    2

    Lonavala & Khandala

    Mahabaleshwar & Panchgani

    Networking spots

    3

    Buyer–seller / B2B lounge, Deccan College Ground

    On-site

    Purpose-built seating area where exhibitors and registered buyers hold scheduled meetings during show hours.

    State tourism board and national pavilions

    On-site

    Dense concentration of tourism boards, hotel groups and DMCs — the fastest way to meet multiple partners in one aisle.

    Hotel business lounges along Nagar Road (Kalyani Nagar / Koregaon Park)

    Off-site

    3–7 km from the venue; convenient for follow-up dinners and evening meetings with exhibitors staying in the same hotel cluster.

    Budget

    Costs & budget

    Cost reference

    Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.

    visitor_ticket

    visitor · trade registration (3-day entry)

    INR 500 / per person

    estimate

    visa_fee

    visitor · e-Business Visa (up to 1 year)

    USD 80–120 / per person

    estimate

    hotel

    visitor · mid-range (Kalyani Nagar / Viman Nagar)

    USD 60–110 / per room per night

    estimate

    per_diem

    visitor · standard

    USD 40–75 / per person per day

    estimate

    exhibitor_stand

    exhibitor · shell scheme, minimum 9 sqm

    INR 12000–18000 / per sqm

    estimate

    visa_fee

    visitor · Entry visa

    USD 80 / per application

    official

    Decision

    Visit, exhibit, or skip?

    Should you go?

    Pick the closest answer for each. Your recommendation updates live.

    QUESTION 1 OF 6

    What is your primary role?

    Decision matrix

    Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.

    visit

    You need to meet many Indian and international suppliers in one city and are actively buying or shortlisting travel products.

    Best for

    Travel agents, tour operators, DMCs, corporate MICE and travel buyers sourcing new destinations, packages and suppliers for the Maharashtra market

    Min. budget

    $350.00

    Timeline

    4–8 weeks (trade registration, flights, hotel and e-visa lead time)

    Risks

    Budget estimate from listing cost signals — confirm live rates.

    November is a busy travel month in Pune, so hotel rates and availability tighten closer to the show.

    exhibit

    You have a defined India sales target and need direct buyer meetings plus brand visibility across Pune and wider Maharashtra.

    Best for

    Tourism boards, hotels, airlines, DMCs, OTAs and travel-tech vendors selling to Indian trade buyers and consumer visitors

    Min. budget

    $2,200.00

    Timeline

    3–6 months (space booking, stand design/shipping, staff travel, visas)

    Risks

    Budget estimate from listing cost signals — confirm live rates.

    Stand/space pricing is not published on the official site — confirm shell scheme, raw space and corner premiums with Sphere Travelmedia.

    Stand material shipping and customs clearance need a freight forwarder and advance lead time.

    skip

    Pune/Maharashtra is out of scope, or you can reach the same buyers more efficiently via the larger SATTE or OTM Delhi–Mumbai shows.

    Best for

    Suppliers with no Indian buyer base or no India pricing/sales plan in the next 12 months

    Timeline

    None

    Risks

    No major risks listed.

    Gallery

    Photos

    Official imagery from India International Travel Mart (IITM) Pune 2026
    Official imagery from India International Travel Mart (IITM) Pune 2026

    FAQs & glossary

    Answers

    Frequently asked

    What are the benefits for trade visitors?
    Trade visitors can showcase products, strengthen business relationships, and network with industry leaders.
    How can exhibitors benefit from IITM?
    Exhibitors gain visibility, connect with potential clients, and showcase their offerings to a targeted audience.
    What is the expected attendance?
    IITM expects over 20,000 trade visitors and numerous exhibitors from various sectors.
    What is the venue for IITM Pune 2026?
    The event will be held at Deccan College Ground in Yerwada, Pune.
    What are the event hours?
    The event will run from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM each day.

    Glossary

    1
    MICE
    Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions, a segment of the tourism industry.
    2
    B2B
    Business-to-Business, referring to transactions between businesses.
    3
    B2C
    Business-to-Consumer, referring to transactions between businesses and consumers.
    4
    Tourism Board
    An organization responsible for promoting tourism in a specific area.
    5
    Exhibitor
    A person or company that displays goods or services at an exhibition.
    6
    Trade Visitor
    A visitor who attends an exhibition for business purposes.

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    Sphere Travelmedia & Exhibitions Pvt Ltd

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    IITM

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