1134 travel organisations from 60 Countries are exhibiting at the OTM 2017. These include National and State Tourism Organisations, Hotels, Airlines, Destination Marketing Companies and other suppliers serving leisure as well as business travel and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, Events) markets.

(TRAVPR.COM) INDIA - February 24th, 2017 - Exhibitors from a record number of 60 countries are showcasing their destinations in OTM 2017, the three day travel trade show from 21 to 23 February, at the Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre. This is by far the largest number of countries participating in any trade show in the country.

1134 travel organisations from 60 Countries are exhibiting at the OTM 2017. These include National and State Tourism Organisations, Hotels, Airlines, Destination Marketing Companies and other suppliers serving leisure as well as business travel and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, Events) markets.

7392 travel trade visitors have pre-registered to attend the show. In addition, more than 500 buyers from travel trade and corporate sectors have qualified for special hosting privileges.

In addition to buyers from across India, international buyers from countries like Kuwait, New Zealand, Philippines, Russia and Thailand are also being flown in.

Mumbai is the largest source market for leisure and MICE travel in India. It accounts for some 60% of the outbound travel market in India, considering it is the most popular gateway for the entire West and South India.

A brand-new addition in OTM 2017 is the co-located BLTM- Business & Luxury Travel Mart. It is focused on the Business, Luxury and MICE segments, where qualified hosted buyers will meet the sellers by appointments.

Indian citizens whether travelling abroad or within the country are a much coveted and one of the fastest growing market for leisure as well as business travel segments. 

Indian citizens whether travelling abroad or within the country are a much coveted and one of the fastest growing market for leisure as well as business travel segments.

According to the data published by India’s Ministry of Tourism, 20.38 million Indians took foreign trips out of India in 2015 (11.1% higher than 2014). The number of domestic trips within India was a whopping 1432 million (11.6% higher than in 2014). In contrast, the number of foreign tourist arrival was 8.03 million (4.05% higher than in 2014). OTM caters to all of these markets.

UNWTO estimates the number of Indian outbound travellers will grow to approximately 50 million in 2020, contributing $28 billion in expenditure.

To tap into this lucrative market, 59 foreign countries are participating in OTM 2017. These include Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Dubai, Egypt, Fiji, Fujairah, Greece, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kenya, Macao, Malaysia, Maldives, Nepal, Philippines, Ras Al Khaimah, Romania, Rwanda, Seychelles, Sharjah, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam and country representations from Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Ecuador, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Mauritius, Mongolia, Morocco, Russia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Tanzania, United Kingdom, USA, etc.

This is by far the largest number of countries participating in any travel trade show in India.

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