Tourism India Alliance (TIA) announces the 2nd edition of its flagship annual event, Tourism Exchange (TEX) 2026, scheduled from 8th to 10th January 2026 at the scenic Mayfair Resorts, Gopalpur, in Odisha.
Following the resounding success of its inaugural edition, TEX 2026 is set to host 400+ tourism professionals including tour operators, DMCs, travel agents, hoteliers, tourism boards, and emerging travel startups from India and abroad. The three-day event will serve as a vibrant hub for networking, knowledge exchange, strategic partnerships, and immersive regional experiences.
With its theme “Where Tradition Meets Innovation,” TEX 2026 underscores TIA’s mission to empower Indian travel enterprises and spotlight lesser-explored destinations. Gopalpur, known for its pristine beaches and cultural richness, offers an ideal setting to explore Odisha’s tourism potential, while also tackling key industry themes such as sustainable tourism, digital innovation, and domestic travel acceleration.
“We are excited to bring the second edition of TEX to Gopalpur-on-Sea, the unexplored gem of Odisha. This gathering will celebrate the spirit of Indian tourism while creating new growth opportunities for the travel community,” said Jagdeep Bhagat, President, Tourism India Alliance.
Details on registrations, speaker sessions, and partnership opportunities will soon be available on TIA’s official social media platforms.
