Salem Travel Mart 2 – A Grand Success in Salem, Tamil Nadu
Salem Travel Mart 2 Successfully Concludes, Showcasing Salem as a Rising Tourism Hub
Salem, August 16, 2025: The Salem Travel Mart 2, a prestigious one-day travel exhibition, was successfully held on August 16, 2025, in Salem, bringing together leading names from the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries under one platform.
Organised under the leadership of Mr. Saravanan, President of the Salem Tour Operators Association (STOA), and Mr. Sharan Kumar, Event Chairman of the Salem Travel Mart, the event served as a dynamic meeting ground for industry stakeholders to network, collaborate, and explore new business opportunities.
The event was inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Mr. D. Venkatesan, Regional Director (South), Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, whose presence and words of encouragement set the tone for a day of meaningful discussions and collaboration.
Distinguished guests at the event included:
- Mr. Joyson, Chairman – South Chapter, ETAA (Enterprising Travel Agents Association)
- Mr. Ashok, Chairman – Tamil Nadu Chapter, ADTOI (Association of Domestic Tour Operators of India)
- Mr. Vinoth, Tourism Officer – Salem
- Mr. Snoj Machingal, General Secretary – KTTC (Kerala Travel Tourism Council)
- Mr. P.V. Sharan Kumar, Chairman – Tamil Nadu Chapter, ETAA
The event received strong backing from industry associations, including ETAA, SKAL, TAAC, ADTOI, FOTO, STATT, and ETA, reinforcing its status as a truly collaborative platform for the travel trade community.
With the participation of over 101 international and domestic DMCs, airline partners, and hoteliers, Salem Travel Mart 2 offered a vibrant platform for networking, idea exchange, and product showcases. The event highlighted Salem’s growing potential as a key hub for tourism and trade in Tamil Nadu.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Saravanan, President of STOA, said, “The success of Salem Travel Mart 2 is a testament to our collective vision to make Salem a significant player in the tourism landscape. This platform has not only generated business opportunities but also fostered stronger partnerships across the industry.”
The second edition of the Salem Travel Mart reaffirmed the importance of collaboration, trust, and innovation in driving the growth of the travel and tourism sector in the region and beyond.
