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Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO)

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Visakhapatnam International Airport

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Visakhapatnam International Airport

Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO)

The Department of Tourism, Government of Andhra Pradesh, is pleased to host the prestigious 41st IATO Annual Convention at Visakhapatnam in September 2026. Recognized as one of the most significant events on the Indian tourism calendar, the convention is expected to attract nearly 900–1000 delegates, including tour operators, travel professionals, hospitality leaders, policymakers, senior government officials, and media representatives from across India and abroad.

Hosting the convention in Andhra Pradesh presents a valuable opportunity to showcase the State’s diverse tourism potential, including its rich cultural heritage, pristine beaches, Buddhist circuit, eco-tourism destinations, hospitality infrastructure, and emerging investment opportunities. The event will highlight Andhra Pradesh as a premier tourism destination and strengthen its positioning within the national and international travel trade.


The convention will serve as an important platform for destination promotion, B2B networking, industry engagement, policy deliberations, and media interaction. It is expected to contribute significantly to enhancing the visibility of Andhra Pradesh tourism and fostering long-term tourism growth through extensive national and international exposure, trade participation, digital outreach, familiarization tours, and direct engagement with key stakeholders from the tourism and hospitality sectors.


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Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach

Dates

13-15 September 2026

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