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The Hindu
4 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Kannur airport to host North Malabar Travel Bazaar in November
The third edition of the North Malabar Travel Bazaar (NMTB) will be held on November 15 and 16, 2025 at Kannur International Airport. The event, jointly organised by the North Malabar Chamber of Commerce, Tourism Entrepreneurs of North Malabar, North Malabar Tourism Organisation, Kannur International Airport and Metro Mart, aim at promoting the region's diverse tourism offerings. 500 tour operators Over 100 tourism-related businesses, including hotels, resorts, homestays, houseboats, Ayurvedic institutions, travel agencies, hospital and destination management companies, will showcase their services. Around 500 tour operators from across India are expected to participate in business-to business meeting. North Malabar Chamber of Commerce president T.K. Ramesh Kumar said that the last two editions were a huge success, which helped tourism and business in north Malabar. KIAL Managing Director C. Dinesh Kumar said the airport was working to improve air connectivity and tourist facilities and promised support for promotional initiatives. NMTC CEO Siji Nair said the event would serve as an inclusive platform for tourism operators of all scales. A workshop for entrepreneurs on marketing tourism products will also be held. The Travel Bazaar will highlight major tourism circuits of north Malabar and feature seminars on spiritual, cruise, health and wellness, MICE and wedding tourism. Cultural programmes and business presentations will offer visitors a taste of the region's traditions. The second day will be open to the public. Entry will be free with prior registration and special travel packages will be on offer at discounted rates. For details and registration, visit or contact 9947733339, 9995139933 or email northmalabartravelbazar@
United News of India
4 days ago
- Business
- United News of India
North Malabar Travel Bazaar to be held at Kannur Airport on Nov 15-16
Kochi, Aug 6 (UNI) The 3rd edition of the North Malabar Travel Bazaar (NMTB) will take place on November 15 and 16, 2025, at Kannur International Airport. For the first time in India, a travel mart will be hosted at an airport, making it a landmark event for the tourism industry. The event is being organized jointly by the North Malabar Chamber of Commerce, the Tourism Entrepreneurs of North Malabar, the North Malabar Tourism Organization (NOMTO), Kannur International Airport, and Metro Mart. It will serve as a key platform to promote the diverse tourism offerings of the North Malabar region. More than 100 tourism-related businesses such as hotels, resorts, homestays, houseboats, Ayurvedic institutions, travel agencies, hospitals, and destination management companies, will showcase their services. Around 500 invited tour operators from across India are likely to participate in business-to-business meetings, fostering valuable industry connections. The event will showcase major tourism circuits in North Malabar. In addition, several seminars will be conducted on relevant topics such as spiritual tourism, cruise tourism, health and wellness tourism, and MICE and wedding tourism. Cultural programmes and business presentations will also be held, offering participants a vibrant experience of the traditions and tastes of the region. C. Dinesh Kumar, Kannur International Airport Managing Director said that the airport is making significant efforts to improve the air connectivity to North Malabar and ensure better facilities for tourists. He assured full support for all promotional initiatives aimed at boosting the region's tourism. North Malabar Chamber of Commerce President TK Ramesh Kumar emphasized that the aim of the Travel Bazaar is to provide tour operators from other states with a first-hand experience of the region's tourism assets. Chamber Secretary C. Anil Kumar added that the goal is to increase the number of tourists visiting North Malabar in the near future. The event will offer a new and inclusive platform for all—from homestays to luxury resorts, according to North Malabar Travel Bazaar CEO Siji Nair. A workshop to help entrepreneurs effectively market their tourism products and services will also be part of the program. The bazaar will be open to the general public on the second day of the event. Visitors will be able to directly interact with exhibitors and book attractive travel packages at special rates. Entry is free, but prior registration is mandatory. The North Malabar Travel Bazaar is designed to bring together tourism entrepreneurs under one umbrella, enhance the overall quality of tourism services, and develop the region as a leading tourism destination. It also seeks to address the challenges faced by the tourism industry and support the creation of more entrepreneurs across North Malabar. For more information and registration, visit call 9947733339 or 9995139933, or write to northmalabartravelbazar@ UNI DS PPP PRS
