The Karnataka Tourism Society (KTS), in association with the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, Department of Tourism, Government of Karnataka, Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC), and Jungle Lodges & Resorts (JLR), has successfully concluded the Gujarat Series B2B Tourism Roadshows, held from June 24 to 27, 2026 across Rajkot, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, and Surat.
The series witnessed the participation of over 600 buyers across four cities, engaging with 40 tourism stakeholders from Karnataka. The roadshows provided a dynamic platform for networking, collaboration, and showcasing Karnataka’s diverse tourism offerings — from heritage and culture to eco tourism, adventure, and luxury hospitality.
Stakeholders from Karnataka included leading names such as Air Travel Shoppe, Arcor Hotels Mysuru, Areca County, Bigtravels, BlueEarth Hospitality, CGH Earth, Cintacor Island Resort, Coorg Cliffs Resorts India, Evolve Back Resorts, Heritage Resort Hampi, Indo Asia Hotels & Resorts, Intersight Tours & Travels, Java Rain Resorts, Jungle Lodges and Resorts, Kaav Safari Lodge Kabini, Kadkani River Resorts, Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation, Machaan Lodges & Resorts, Mahindra Holidays & Resorts, Maitri Heritage, Narayani Holidays and Conferences, Paradise Resorts Udupi, Quality Holidays and Cars, Scylla Luxury Resort & Spa, SGR Travels, Skyway International Travels, Tamara Leisure Experiences, TGI Hotels & Resorts, The Leela Coorg Forest Sanctuary, The Serai Resorts, The Silver Sky Hotels & Resorts, The Windflower Resorts & Spa, The Yellow Bamboo Resort & Spa, Travel India Company, Tripbanao, Trivik Hotels & Resorts, WelcomHeritage Shivavilas Palace Hampi, and Woodstock Resorts.
Adding vibrancy to the roadshows, engaging activities such as a Quiz on Karnataka’s tourist destinations and a raffle draw were conducted at each location. Winners were awarded with complimentary stay vouchers and gift hampers, creating excitement and further strengthening the connect between Karnataka’s tourism stakeholders and the buyer community.
Speaking on the occasion, K Syama Raju, President, Karnataka Tourism Society (KTS), said, “The Gujarat Series Roadshows have been a landmark initiative in connecting Karnataka’s tourism stakeholders with the vibrant travel trade community of Gujarat. With over 600 buyers participating across four cities, the response has been truly encouraging. Gujarat is one of the most important feeder markets for us in terms of domestic tourism, and strengthening this relationship is vital to sustaining growth. Building on the momentum of the recently concluded Discover Chikkamagaluru showcase, which highlighted Karnataka’s coffee heritage and cultural richness, these roadshows further reinforce our commitment to promoting Karnataka as a preferred destination for both domestic and international travellers.”
Adding to this, Jagadeesh H, Secretary, Karnataka Tourism Society (KTS), emphasised, “These roadshows exemplify the strength of government–private partnerships in tourism promotion. Collaboration between state agencies and private stakeholders ensures that such initiatives deliver maximum impact. B2B meets like these not only create new linkages but also enhance visibility for Karnataka across key feeder markets. Looking ahead, we are excited to continue this momentum with upcoming domestic roadshows planned for this calendar year in Mumbai (Navi Mumbai, Mumbai), Rajasthan, Punjab & NCR (Jaipur, Chandigarh, Amritsar, Delhi, Noida, Gurugram), Kolkata, UP, Bihar, Odisha & Chhattisgarh (Lucknow, Kolkata, Patna, Bhubaneswar, Raipur), Tamil Nadu & Kerala (Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram), Central India & Maharashtra (Pune, Nashik, Aurangabad, Nagpur, Bhopal, Indore), and Andhra Pradesh & Telangana (Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Hyderabad). These engagements will further strengthen Karnataka’s domestic outreach and reinforce our position as a leading tourism destination.”
The Karnataka Tourism Society extends heartfelt gratitude to all participants, partners, and stakeholders whose support made the Gujarat Series a resounding success.
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