26 - 28 February, 2025

Karnataka International Travel Expo 2025

Over the years, the state of Karnataka has made significant contributions to the country’s constantly rising tourism arrival rates, both from outside the country and as one of the most popular domestic travel destination.

About KITE 2025

26 - 28 February, 2025 | Bengaluru, India

Over the years, the state of Karnataka has made significant contributions to the country’s constantly rising tourism arrival rates, both from outside the country and as one of the most popular domestic travel destination.

The upcoming ‘Karnataka International Travel Expo 2025’ will be one of the most sought-after travel events in the nation. It will be held on a B2B platform with over 400 hosted Buyers from across India & over 25 countries, vying for networking opportunities with Karnataka’s quality travel and tourism service providers (Sellers).

The Karnataka International Travel Expo 2025 acknowledges the importance of networking for the travel industry and provides Buyers and Exhibitors with unparalleled opportunities to connect outside of the scheduled appointment program as well, like the hosted dinner meets and FAM Tours .

The KITE 2025 is the 2ndInternational Travel Expo bringing together every stakeholder in the travel & tourism sector from across Karnataka including hotels, resorts, wellness centres, airlines, museums, arts & crafts centres, fleet operators, tour operators, and other tourism service providers.

The principal objective of the Karnataka  International Travel Expo is to endorse Karnataka as a favoured travel destination both domestically and internationally.  The Department of Tourism, Govt. of Karnataka  along with Karnataka Tourism Society   with assistance from the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India  organising the International Travel Expo by inviting domestic and international buyers along  to connect with Sellers from  Karnataka. The key goals of the Karnataka International Travel Expo is to enhance business prospects and execute profitable operations following international standards. Industry veterans will impart their knowledge of tourism and associated topics to all State stakeholders.  Big and well as small businesses will have a platform to market their products worldwide at a reasonable price, thanks to the Karnataka International Travel Expo.

KITE 2025 will feature a wide array of exhibitors representing key sectors within the tourism industry, including:

  • National Tourism Organization
  • State Tourism Board & Trade Associations
  • Airlines/ Charters
  • Railways
  • On-ground Transporters
  • Car Rentals
  • Travel Agents & Tour Operators
  • MICE Operators
  • Online Travel Portals
  • DMC’s
  • Hotels & Resorts
  • Wellness Centres
  • Medical Tourism Facilities
  • Adventure & Eco-Tourism Facilities
  • Allied Govt. Depts. like Industries, Tribal Welfare, Handicrafts & Handlooms, etc.
  • 150 International Buyers
  • 250 Indian Buyers

Day 1:  Wednesday, 26th February 2025

05.00- 12.30 pmGuest arrival to respective hotels and check and rest.
13.30 -14.30 pmTransfer of delegates from Hotels to Venue lunch followed by Registration.
16.30-17.00 pmHi-Tea and networking
17.00-17.45 pmCultural show.
17.45-17.50 pmWelcome address by President/ Secretary – KTS
17.51 -18.00 pmInauguration of KITE by Hon. Chief Minister, GOK  along with other dignitaries
18.01 -18.25 pmPresenting Karnataka as preferred Destination by  Secretary to DOT, GOK
18.26-18.36 pmAddress by  Secretary, Tourism, GOI, MOT
18.37-18.57 pmAddress by Hon. Tourism Minister, GOK
18.57-19.07 pmAddress by Hon. Tourism Ministry, GOI
19.07-19.27 pmInaugural address by Hon. Chief Minister. GOK
19.27-19.40 pmB2B Briefing and  Vote of Thanks –   Chairman,  KITE
19.41-20.30 pmCultural Show –   Theme Karnataka followed by Dinner hosted by Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India
22.00 pmDrop to respective Hotels


Day 2:  Thursday, February   27th 2025

09.00 – 09.30 amTransfers from Hotels to KITE venue (Palace Ground -Tripura Vasini)
09.45 – 09.55 amInauguration of KITE Exhibition & B2B appointments
10.00 – 10.20 am1 B2B appointment
10.20 – 10.40 am2 B2B appointment
10.40 – 11.00 am3 B2B appointment
11.00 – 11.20 am4 B2B appointment
11.20 – 11.40 am5 B2B appointment
11.40 – 12.00 noon6 B2B appointment
12.00 -12.20 pm7 B2B appointment
12.20 -12.40 pm8 B2B appointment
12.40 – 13.00 pm9 B2B appointment
13.00 – 13.20 pm10 B2B appointment
13.20 – 14.00 pmLUNCH
14.00 – 14.20 pm11 B2B appointment
14.20 – 14.40 pm12 B2B appointment
14.40 – 15.00 pm13 B2B appointment
15.00 – 15.20 pm14 B2B appointment
15.20 – 15.40 pm15 B2B appointment
15.40 – 16.00 pm16 B2B appointment
16.00 – 16.20 pm17 B2B appointment
16.20 – 16.40 pm18 B2B appointment
16.40 – 17.00 pm19 B2B appointment
17.00 – 17.20 pm20 B2B appointment
17.20 – 17.30 pmTransfer to respective hotels –  Rest
19.30 – 20.00 pmTransfer from respective hotel to Dinner Venue
20.00 – 20.30 pmCultural Show followed by dinner
22.00 – 22.30 pmTransfer to respective hotels


Day 3: Friday, 28th February 2025

09.30 – 09.55 amTransfers from Hotels to KITE venue (Palace Ground -Tripura Vasini)
10.00 – 10.20 am1 B2B appointment
10.20 – 10.40 am2 B2B appointment
10.40 – 11.00 am3 B2B appointment
11.00 – 11.20 am4 B2B appointment
11.20 – 11.40 am5 B2B appointment
11.40 – 12.00 noon6 B2B appointment
12.00 -12.20 pm7 B2B appointment
12.20 -12.40 pm8 B2B appointment
12.40 – 13.00 pm9 B2B appointment
13.00 – 13.20 pm10 B2B appointment
13.20 – 14.00 pmLUNCH
14.00 – 14.20 pm11 B2B appointment
14.20 – 14.40 pm12 B2B appointment
14.40 – 15.00 pm13 B2B appointment
15.00 – 15.20 pm14 B2B appointment
15.20 – 15.40 pm15 B2B appointment
15.40 – 16.00 pm16 B2B appointment
16.00 – 16.20 pm17 B2B appointment
16.20 – 16.40 pm18 B2B appointment
16.40 – 17.00 pm19 B2B appointment
17.00 – 17.20 pm20 B2B appointment
17.20-17.30 pmTransfer to respective hotels –  Rest
19.30 – 20.00 pmTransfer from respective hotel to Dinner Venue
20.00 – 20.30 pmCultural Show followed by dinner
22.00 – 22.30 pmTransfer to respective hotels

Before the exhibition commences, a list of exhibitors (sellers) and purchasers will be sent to registered sellers and buyers. Through utilising the online appointment system, they must select the companies or people on the list that they would want to connect with and the best time for their meeting.

Up to 50 appointments over 2-days, with the option of an additional 10 online diary appointments

  • 15-minute engagements each time
  • Spontaneous business as you move from stand to stand
  • Unrivalled and focused networking potential

Karnataka
One State, Many Worlds!

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Highlights of KITE 2019

Some important statistics of KITE 2019
100 +

Participation

100 +

Exhibitors

100 +

Hosted Buyers

100 +

Business Appointments

Snap from KITE 2019

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