The 69th TAAI Convention & Exhibition will be held from 25–27 October 2026 at ITC Royal Bengal, marking 75 years of excellence and TAAI’s renewed focus on Incredible India and domestic tourism.
TAAI Convention 2026: The Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI), India’s nodal association with about 2,500 companies actively engaged in Travel, Tourism, Hospitality & MICE, are delighted to announce the Grand Celebrations of TAAI’s 75 years of Excellence at its 69th TAAI Convention & Exhibition in Kolkata, West Bengal.
The 3-Day Convention will be held from the 25th to 27th October, 2026 at ITC Royal Bengal, Kolkata.
The Convention holds special significance as TAAI celebrates 75 years of Excellence, Leadership and Service to Indian Travel, Tourism & Hospitality.
Established in 1951, TAAI has been at the forefront of India’s Travel & Tourism industry for 75 years, promoting the growth of the sector and bringing together travel professionals from across the country. TAAI represents about 2,500 member companies engaged actively in Outbound, Domestic, Inbound Tourism; Travel. Their member companies are well known for the MICE Tourism they are involved with. TAAI continues to focus on India as a Leading Destination and promote this feature nationally & globally.
The 69th Convention comes to India
Guided by the call of our Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, TAAI’s Managing Committee has decided that the 69th Convention will be held in India, a departure this year from doing it overseas. The decision reflects TAAI’s commitment to Incredible India, strengthening domestic tourism and showcasing India’s immense tourism potential to the global travel fraternity.
Mr Sunil Kumar, the President of TAAI: “The 69th TAAI Convention & Exhibition is a very special milestone for our Association as we celebrate 75 years of Excellence, Leadership and Service to the Indian Travel, Tourism & Hospitality Industry. We are delighted to do our Convention in India and particularly in Kolkata. This decision reflects our commitment to Incredible India and to strengthening domestic tourism. We look forward to bringing the Indian travel fraternity together in Kolkata and creating a meaningful platform for collaboration and the future growth of our industry.
A landmark gathering of the Indian travel industry
The three-day convention is expected to bring together approximately 900 delegates and media from across India.
The event will bring together leaders from the Government, stakeholders in the Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Industry; Airlines, Hotels, Destinations, Technology Companies; MICE products and services and other allied sectors, creating a platform for industry interaction, collaboration, networking and discussions on the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of Indian Travel & Tourism.
Celebrating 75 years – Looking towards the future
The 69th TAAI Convention & Exhibition is particularly significant as the Association celebrates its 75 Years of Excellence. A rare happening indeed.
TAAI’s journey over seven and a half decades reflects its continued commitment to the growth and development of India’s travel and tourism ecosystem. The Convention in Kolkata will provide an opportunity to celebrate this rich legacy while looking ahead to the next chapter of India’s Travel & Tourism journey.
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