What is ITB India?
ITB India is an annual 3-day B2B trade show and convention curated to connect the global travel industry with the Indian outbound market. Organised by Messe Berlin Asia Pacific, the same group behind ITB Berlin and ITB Asia, it brings together travel industry leaders and international exhibitors from across the MICE, Leisure, Corporate, and Travel Technology segments.
The event sits at the intersection of 3 things travel professionals consistently look for:
- International participation: Exhibitors and buyers from across India, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Europe converge for 3 days, making it one of the most concentrated travel-industry gatherings in the region
- Travel and tourism industry networking: The hosted buyer programme, country pavilions, and curated sessions create structured opportunities for sellers and buyers to meet in a focused environment
- B2B business opportunities: This is not a consumer travel fair. Every conversation on the floor is between businesses, which makes the lead quality and deal closure rate substantially higher than at general tourism expos.
ITB India 2026 is the fourth in-person edition and is expected to welcome 100+ exhibitors and 3,000+ participants, with 400+ qualified buyers from India and South Asia attending the hosted buyer programme.
Networking Opportunities
3 days, 1 venue, and the right people in the room. The ‘Hosted Buyer Programme’, country pavilions, and after-hours networking events compress what would otherwise take months of travel and outreach into 72 hours.
Business Meetings
Pre-scheduled appointments, exhibitor-buyer matchmaking, and on-floor walk-ins make this the most efficient single venue for closing meaningful business in the Indian travel market. Exhibitor categories span hotels, resorts, service apartments, MICE service providers, professional conference organisers, tourism boards, and travel technology companies.
Tourism Industry Trends
The ITB India Conference 2026 will feature over 80 industry experts delivering more than 1,400 minutes of content across multiple sessions, addressing business travel, MICE, leisure, sustainable tourism, and travel technology. The theme for 2026 is 'Future of Travel, Built Together', reflecting the industry’s focus on collaborative growth in the post-pandemic era.
ITB India 2026 Dates and Registration
ITB India 2026, organised by Messe Berlin Asia Pacific, brings together travel professionals, exhibitors, buyers, and industry leaders from around the world. Co-located with MICE Show India and Travel Tech India, the event offers a comprehensive platform for networking, business opportunities, and industry insights. For the latest information on ITB India 2026 registration, including delegate passes, hosted buyer applications, exhibitor packages, and registration timelines, it is recommended to visit the official event website, as registration categories and pricing may be updated closer to the event.
- Dates: 1st to 3rd September 2026 (rescheduled from the earlier 2nd to 4th September schedule)
- Venue: Jio World Convention Centre, G Block, Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Bandra East, Mumbai - 400 098
Travel Planning for ITB India Attendees
Choosing the right place to stay can make your ITB India experience far more productive. As the event takes place at the Jio World Convention Centre in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), staying nearby helps minimise travel time and makes it easier to move between meetings, networking sessions, and exhibitions throughout the day.
For most delegates and exhibitors, hotels and serviced apartments in Santacruz East, Vile Parle, Andheri East, and the airport–BKC corridor offer the best balance of convenience. These locations provide quick access to both the venue and Mumbai's international airport, making them ideal for business travellers with packed schedules.
Most international visitors arrive at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (Terminal 2), which is located a short drive from BKC. Staying close to the airport can help simplify your arrival and departure, especially if you're flying in just before the event or leaving soon after it concludes.
Getting around Mumbai has become easier thanks to the Mumbai Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line), which connects the airport with BKC and other key parts of the city. For added flexibility, app-based cabs such as Uber and Ola, along with local taxis, remain convenient options for travelling between the convention centre, hotels, and nearby business districts.
Getting around Mumbai has become easier thanks to the Mumbai Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line), which connects the airport with BKC and other key parts of the city. For added flexibility, app-based cabs such as Uber and Ola, along with local taxis, remain convenient options for travelling between the convention centre, hotels, and nearby business districts.
Why Service Apartments Suit Business Travellers Attending Exhibitions
A standard hotel room handles a one-night stay well. For a three-day trade event, where your day starts with meetings, runs through floor walks, peaks with evening networking, and often spills into late-night calls with home offices in different time zones, the service apartment format consistently outperforms.
Spacious Accommodations
Service apartments give you a separate living area, dining space, and bedroom, and a room to host a quick follow-up meeting, review a deck, or simply decompress between sessions. For exhibitors who arrive with collateral and product samples, the extra square footage is not a luxury; it is a working requirement.
Work-friendly Setup
Proper work desks, reliable high-speed Wi-Fi, in-apartment power points sized for laptops and chargers, and a layout that lets you take a video call without your hotel bed in the background. The work environment in a quality service apartment closely matches what you have at the office.
Flexibility for Extended Stays
Many exhibitors arrive 1-2 days early for build-up and stay 1-2 days after for client follow-ups, taking the total stay to a full week. Service apartments handle that flex well, with weekly and monthly rates, in-apartment kitchenette or full kitchen options, and no fatigue of restaurant meals 3 times a day.
Home2 Suites & Service Apartments, Mumbai Airport: A Comfortable Base for ITB India Delegates
Attending ITB India 2026 often means balancing a packed schedule of meetings, networking sessions, and travel. Home2 Suites & Service Apartments, Mumbai Airport, is designed to meet the needs of business travellers, offering a comfortable and well-equipped stay just 2 km from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport and within easy reach of the Jio World Convention Centre in BKC. Whether you're visiting for a few days or extending your business trip, the property's apartment-style accommodation provides the space and convenience to work and unwind.
- International Delegates: Stay just 5 to 10 minutes from Terminal 2, making arrivals and departures hassle-free while remaining conveniently connected to the ITB India venue
- Exhibitors: Spacious 2 BHK Standard Apartments and 2 BHK Premium Apartments (750 sq. ft.) with fully equipped kitchens provide plenty of room for exhibition materials, team coordination, and event preparations
- Corporate Travellers: Suite Room Apartments and 1 BHK Studio Apartments (350 sq. ft.) feature separate living areas, dedicated workspaces, and reliable connectivity for a productive stay
- Long-stay Guests: Flexible weekly and monthly stays, along with apartment-style comforts and modern amenities, make the property ideal for guests combining ITB India with extended business engagements across Mumbai
