Global Travel Meet opens in Kovalam, rallies 1,000+ buyers behind South Kerala circuits
Kerala Tourism convened 1,000 domestic and international buyers plus 300 corporate buyers at the Global Travel Meet 2026 in Kovalam, with a HoReCa pavilion linking hospitality and catering operators. The state flagged plans to grant tourism industry status, a sector contributing 10-20% of Kerala's GSDP.
What happened
Kerala Tourism · Global Travel Meet 2026 opened in Kovalam, drawing 1,000+ buyers and a HoReCa pavilion to promote South Kerala tourism circuits. Kerala
Key facts
- 1,000 domestic and international buyers
- 300 corporate buyers
- 10-20% of Kerala GSDP
Why this matters
Use the GTM buyer pool and pending industry-status tailwinds to scout South Kerala circuit acquisitions and HoReCa rollups.