TTAUP hosts 8th edition of Travel Mart in Lucknow

TTAUP hosted the 8th edition of its flagship travel trade show, TTAUP Travel Mart (TTM 2025) at the Hyatt Regency Lucknow. The event was inaugurated by the Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Brijesh Pathak, as the Chief Guest. Founder Member and Past President Vivek Pandey, Founder Member and Past Vice President SMA Sheeraz, current President (2023–2026) M Azam, Vice President Rajiv Arora, Secretary Sandeep Srivastava, together with core team members Arshad Zaidi, Gayatri Khanna, Meraj Zaidi, and Akash Khanna, were also present.

Recognised as one of North India’s most dynamic and business‑driven travel trade events, TTM 2025 brought together 45 exhibitors and 315 registered buyers from Lucknow and 26 tier‑II and tier‑III cities across Uttar Pradesh and beyond, including: Barabanki, Unnao, Rae Bareli, Sitapur, Kanpur, Hardoi, Amethi, Bahraich, Ayodhya, Shahjahanpur, Prayagraj, Basti, Bareilly, Azamgarh, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Ghazipur, Kushinagar, Agra, Maharajganj, Mathura, Moradabad, Meerut, Ghaziabad, Noida, New Delhi, and Rudrapur. Of these, 70 buyers were fully hosted while the rest were semi‑hosted.

The show facilitated over 7,000 pre‑scheduled B2B meetings, creating a powerful networking hub for leading DMCs, airlines, hospitality brands, tourism boards, and emerging travel entrepreneurs. With a sharp focus on both inbound and outbound tourism, the Mart enabled participants to:

• Meet and connect with verified buyers and sellers from across India and beyond
• Explore the latest in travel innovations, global destinations, and experiential tourism trends
• Engage directly with decision‑makers and forge long‑term partnerships

TTAUP representatives emphasised that TTM 2025 is more than merely an exhibition; it is a catalyst for business, collaboration, and growth.

The Mart continues to be a game‑changer in empowering regional stakeholders with global exposure and in strengthening Uttar Pradesh’s presence on the national and international tourism stage, cementing its role as one of North India’s most impactful travel trade platforms.