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TTM+ 2027: Thailand Travel Mart Dates in Pattaya

TTM+ 2027: Thailand Travel Mart Dates in Pattaya

TTM+ 2027 runs 10-12 June in Pattaya. Thailand's flagship inbound travel mart — format, who attends, and its clash with Bali's BBTF.
Bali & Beyond Travel Fair 2027: Dates and Venue

Bali & Beyond Travel Fair 2027: Dates and Venue

BBTF 2027 runs 9-11 June at the Bali International Convention Centre, Nusa Dua. Indonesia's flagship B2B travel fair and why the 'Beyond' ma...
ASEAN Tourism Forum 2027: TRAVEX Dates in Singapore

ASEAN Tourism Forum 2027: TRAVEX Dates in Singapore

ASEAN Tourism Forum 2027 runs 18-22 January in Singapore. The region's ministerial gathering plus the TRAVEX buyer-seller marketplace, expla...
PHITEX 2026: The Philippines' Government Travel Exchange

PHITEX 2026: The Philippines' Government Travel Exchange

PHITEX 2026 runs 7-14 September. The Philippines' flagship government-run travel exchange, its hosted-buyer format and how it differs from a...
Kerala Travel Mart 2026: Dates, Venue and Buyer Numbers

Kerala Travel Mart 2026: Dates, Venue and Buyer Numbers

Kerala Travel Mart 2026 runs 24-27 September at the Sagara-Samudrika Convention Centre in Kochi, with business meets on 25-27 and record buy...
Great Indian Travel Bazaar: India's Flagship Inbound Show

Great Indian Travel Bazaar: India's Flagship Inbound Show

GITB in Jaipur is India's flagship inbound B2B event, run by FICCI with Rajasthan Tourism. Its 15th edition hosted more than 11,000 pre-sche...
Cheapest Way to Travel Malaysia From India

Cheapest Way to Travel Malaysia From India

The cheapest way to travel Malaysia from India: ₹9,000+ budget flights, visa-free entry, buses over flights, mamak food and hostels. 5 days...
Do Indians Need a Visa for South Korea?

Do Indians Need a Visa for South Korea?

Yes, Indians need a visa for South Korea: no visa-free entry or K-ETA. Fees (~US$40), documents, processing time and where to apply explaine...