The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) New Delhi Office hosted a travel mart and roadshow in Chennai on September 11, 2026, at ITC Grand Chola, bringing together Korea’s tourism industry and Tamil Nadu’s travel trade community.
The event was attended by more than 500 travel trade professionals, with 16 Korean destination management companies (DMCs) and five airline partners participating. Representatives from the Korea Visa Application Centre were also present to provide information on visa processes for travellers visiting Korea.
The roadshow was attended by Hyeran Chun, Consul General, Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Chennai; Raja Gopal Sunkara, IAS, Director of Tourism and Managing Director of Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation; and Nam Soo Park, Head, Korea Visa Application Centre.
Members of leading travel trade associations, including TAAI, TAFI, OTOAI, ETAA and SKÅL International India, also participated in the event.
Cho Yoonmi, Director, Korea Tourism Organization New Delhi Office, said, “The presence of 16 DMCs and five airline partners in one room here in Chennai shows just how seriously the industry is taking Korea as a growing destination for Indian travellers. I was genuinely encouraged by the enthusiasm we saw from the trade today. We are also working closely with our airline partners to strengthen connectivity from the southern region, making it easier than ever for travellers here to explore Korea. This is just the start. We’re committed to building long-term partnerships across Tamil Nadu and the southern region.”
The event concluded with a gala dinner attended by trade partners, government officials and industry representatives.
