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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