69th TAAI Convention to take place from Oct 25 to 27, 2026, in Kolkata
75 years of TAAI
For the association, the convention holds special significance as TAAI celebrates 75 years of leadership and service to Indian Travel, Tourism & Hospitality. The convention is expected to bring together approximately 900 delegates and media from across India.
The Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) has announced the Grand Celebrations of TAAI’s 75 years of Excellence at their 69th Convention & Exhibition in Kolkata, West Bengal.
The 3-day convention will be held from October 25 to 27, 2026, at ITC Royal Bengal, Kolkata. For the association, the convention holds special significance as TAAI celebrates 75 years of leadership and service to Indian Travel, Tourism & Hospitality. The convention is expected to bring together approximately 900 delegates and media from across India.
Guided by the call of the Prime Minister, TAAI’s Managing Committee has decided that the 69th Convention will be held in India, a departure this year, from the doing it overseas. The association acknowledges its decision reflecting TAAI’s commitment to Incredible India, strengthening domestic tourism and showcasing India’s immense tourism potential to the global travel fraternity.
The event will bring together leaders from the Government, stakeholders in Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Industry; Airlines, Hotels, Destinations, Technology Companies; MICE products and services and other allied sectors.
The 69th TAAI Convention & Exhibition is particularly significant as the Association celebrates its 75 Years of Excellence. TAAI believes that its journey of over seven and a half decades reflects its continued commitment to the growth and development of India’s travel and tourism ecosystem.
Post the announcement, Sunil Kumar, President of TAAI, shared, “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 hold 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.”
Further details regarding the convention program, registration and participation will be announced shortly.
Established in 1951, TAAI today represents about 2,500 member companies engaged actively in outbound, domestic, and inbound tourism as well as MICE Tourism.
