With the much-awaited Durga Puja countdown officially on, the travel-loving Bengalis of Kolkata have a brand-new reason to rejoice! For those who are still finalizing their festive vacation itineraries, the prestigious 3-day Tourism Fair 2026 has grandly opened its doors at the iconic Khudiram Anushilan Kendra. Running from Friday to Sunday, this mega travel expo is already witnessing a massive influx of wanderlust-driven visitors eager to plan their upcoming holidays.

The much-talked-about event has been organized by Blue Eye India Private Limited, a veteran company widely known for successfully hosting premier travel exhibitions and tourism fairs across the country for many years.

A One-Stop Shop for All Your Travel Plans

According to the organizers, the primary objective of this exhibition is to bring travel enthusiasts, premier tour operating agencies, and various state tourism boards together under one single roof. Whether you are looking for hidden offbeat gems, budget-friendly holiday packages, customized luxury itineraries, or just essential travel updates, the expo serves as a complete, real-time guide.

With the festive holiday season just around the corner, this fair is proving to be a game-changer for tourists looking for on-the-spot bookings, lucrative discounts, and reliable holiday planning directly from verified experts.

Tourism Industry Under One Roof

The Tourism Fair 2026 boasts an impressive, heavyweight line-up of participants. Major government bodies and state departments have set up vibrant pavilions to showcase their best destinations and upcoming winter circuits, including:

• Ministry of Tourism (Government of India)
• West Bengal Tourism Department
• Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board
• Andhra Pradesh Tourism
• Chandigarh Tourism

Alongside these prominent government tourism boards, a large number of private travel agencies, tour operators, hoteliers, and resort owners from across India are actively participating to pitch their best services to Kolkata‘s travel-hungry crowd.

A Platform to Unlock New Possibilities

Speaking about the vision behind the mega event, Subrata Bhowmick, Director of Blue Eye India Private Limited, stated that the Kolkata Tourism Fair is not merely an exhibition. Rather, it acts as a dynamic growth platform designed to boost the travel industry and unlock new business possibilities for stakeholders. The organizing committee expressed strong optimism that this year’s fair will create a massive buzz and draw a record-breaking response from the city’s travel fraternity.

The grand inauguration ceremony witnessed a star-studded and dignified gathering. Popular actor Ambarish Bhattacharya graced the occasion, adding a touch of glamour and local pride to the event. Other notable dignitaries present at the opening included Uttam Das, General Secretary, Travel Agents Association of Bengal, Pranav Prakash, Regional Director, India Tourism and P. K. Gautam, Deputy Director, Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board

During his address, Pranav Prakash appreciated the aggressive and innovative initiatives taken by the West Bengal Tourism Department to develop and promote new tourist circuits within the state. He also emphasized that India Tourism is working hand-in-hand with state authorities to actively promote and elevate West Bengal’s rich tourism potential on a global level.