Chennai: In a major push to position the state as a premier global destination, Tamil Nadu showcased its diverse tourism portfolio at the international B2B trade exhibition IFTM TOP RESA 2026, which commenced at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.
The three-day travel mart, held under the theme “The Value of Travel” from September 15 to 17, featured over 1,650 travel enterprises and approximately 32,000 trade professionals across leisure, business travel (MICE), and group tourism segments, an official release said.
Tamil Nadu Tourism Minister C Rajesh Kumar inaugurated the state’s pavilion, organised under the guidance of Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay. The pavilion presents the state’s cultural heritage, medical tourism, adventure, and culinary traditions to international buyers.
Kurinji (hills), Mullai (forests), Marutham (agricultural lands), Neithal (coastal areas), and Palai (parched regions).
A striking display featuring a statue symbolizing the traditional bull-taming sport of Jallikattu served as a central attraction at the state pavilion.
Promoted heritage tourism, eco-tourism, spiritual circuits, and architectural monuments to engage international travel trade professionals and global partners.
