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Kerala Travel Mart 2026 highlights Keralam's experiential tourism and wellness offerings to global buyers

25 September 2026
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Foreign buyers attending the 13th edition of the Kerala Travel Mart highlighted Keralam's potential as an experiential and wellness tourism destination. Participants emphasized the need for enhanced global marketing to attract more international tourists.

Key Highlights

  • The 13th edition of the Kerala Travel Mart (KTM) served as a major platform to showcase Keralam's diverse culture, wellness offerings, and experiential tourism avenues.
  • Global tour operators noted that international tourist footfall, particularly from nations like South Korea, can be significantly increased through targeted promotional campaigns.
  • Promoters of Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) tourism highlighted Keralam's growing popularity as a tranquil wellness destination compared to traditional circuits.

Exam Quick Facts

Nodal Ministry / Dept

Ministry of Tourism, Government of India / Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala

Key Bodies

Kerala Responsible Tourism Mission Society, Kerala Travel Mart Society

Constitutional & Legal Context

Tourism falls under the Concurrent List of the Indian Constitution, with primary policy formulation and development resting with both State and Central governments.

Static GK Connection

Kerala is internationally renowned for its Ayurveda, backwaters, and houseboats, and was recognized as one of the best global tourism destinations by various international travel bodies.

Daily Practice MCQs

Multi-tier exam practice questions tailored for SSC, Banking, and State/Civil Services

2 Questions
Level 1: Direct Factual (SSC / Railways)

Q1.Consider the following statements regarding the Kerala Travel Mart (KTM): 1. It primarily focuses on promoting the state's diverse culture, wellness offerings, and experiential tourism. 2. Tourism in India falls exclusively under the legislative domain of the Union Government. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Level 2: Conceptual Bridge (Banking / State PSC)

Q2.Which of the following tourism segments involves corporate travel designed to reward employees, host conferences, and organize exhibitions, as discussed in the context of global buyers visiting Keralam?