We have successfully completed the 2019 edition of Global Panorama Showcase (GPS) across 8 cities of India, (Nagpur, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Kolkata, Kochi & Pune) and had started on our journey for 2020 with the Nagpur edition before COVID-19 pandemic struck and devastated the travel and tourism industry globally. The response to GPS has been overwhelming over the years and this would not have been possible without the support of Travel Trade.

Having successfully completed 8 editions, today GPS has a trade visitor footfall of over 10,000 + agents across the tier 2 & Tier 3 Markets of India. Our exhibitors have benefitted from the Travel & Tourism interactions and we have been able to craft many travel successes stories in the tier 2 & Tier 3 Markets. Many Agents from the secondary markets have been able to benefit from the bouquet of suppliers that we have brought to GPS over the years.

GPS has been the centre to Educate and Empower the travel fraternity for the last several years and currently has a following of over 50000 travel professionals from across India, who have attended the GPS events since its inception in 2013. GPS has saved tonnes of paper and trees as it went paperless in 2016 with a strong backed event platform and support of CVENT. Since 2016 GPS has been providing a digital platform to its participating exhibitors thereby doing away with paper brochures and thereby helping them by replacing it with digital options through its platform. GPS was always on the forefront of getting maximum ROI for its partners at its events by optimizing the digital resources and getting the best out of technology.

Keeping the current situation in mind we are pleased to announce GPS Connect – Travel & Tourisms business to business Virtual Networking Hub which will go Live from 01May2021. It envisages to engage Global exhibitors from the travel and tourism industry with buyers from across India through a year long virtual engagement with exhibiting opportunities to suit every budget. GPS Connect will be one of its kind platform for both Exhibitors & Buyers to stay connected year round without incurring huge and unwanted travel and exhibiting expenses and still keeping an engagement just in time when the industry revives.

All segments of travel & tourism are expected to be represented at GPS - Connect with industry leaders, important buyers and key service providers from across the globe meeting and interacting in one place. Players in the MICE, Leisure travel and corporate travel segments are also expected to attend to learn more about the tremendous Indian outbound travel market that is quickly emerging as an important global market.

GPS Connect is an important platform where the most influential organizations in the International and Indian Travel and Tourism industry can meet, build strong partnerships or renew existing bonds.

India is the Second Largest Outbound Market in Asia and the 8th Largest Travel Market in the World. The value of the Indian Outbound Travel Market in 2024 is estimated to be around 42 Billion USD. These tantalizing numbers show that India is one of the most promising travel markets in the world but it remains untapped in large parts, particularly the tier 2 & 3 cities of India, which are currently at the fore front during the pandemic for revival of tourism. GPS has been one of the key events since its inception that has been addressing the key factors that will increase both outbound travel as also domestic travel within India.

GPS has been partnering with several cloud-based travel industry related solutions that will optimize and help entities rebuild their businesses post COVID-19 and also help them in case of a re occurrence to work from home as the world has understood during the pandemic. We will ensure to have a year-round line up of educational as well as product and destination virtual workshops to engage and educate the fraternity.

GPS Connect would be one of the most innovative and engaging year long platform for both buyers and sellers registering for the same.

GPS Connect will be working with individuals and organizations across India and the rest of the world to create a global virtual networking hub. GPS has a strong membership base of over 2000 professionals from across India under its GPS 10X membership program. Both members as well as non-members connected with the travel industry are invited to register and participate at GPS Connect as a buyer to broaden their horizon.

We are offering various cost-effective participation options to onboard both domestic and international exhibitors. If you are looking to become an exhibitor at GPS Connect, then register your virtual booth for the event with us. As an exhibitor, you can showcase your product or service to all kinds of attendees.

The inaugural GPS Connect is a year-round business-to-business virtual networking hub for the travel & tourism industry. GPS Connect will bring together key travel industry leaders and domestic and international exhibitors from various segments of MICE, Leisure, Corporate and Travel & Technology. Leverage on GPS Connect to capture the fast-growing Indian Market, to forge new partnerships and strengthen existing business relations with the most important players in India.

Take Advantage of the Growing Indian Outbound and Domestic Travel Market.

A unique combination of travel products, target groups and networking opportunities awaits you.

GPS Connect is the optimal platform for the Indian travel trade industry. Regardless of MICE, Corporate or Leisure, the virtual exhibition is the solution for your business needs and professional development.

• New deal frontiers and opportunities across countries and tourism sectors to be discovered
• Meet local and international exhibitors year round
• Hear from the world's premier business travel and meetings organisations
• Hear from distinguished sessions partners

Accommodation

Hotels, Hotel Chains, Integrated Resorts, Service Apartments, Resorts, Villas & Spa

Travel Agents/Tour Operators

Business Travel, Destination Management Companies (DMC), Online Travel Agencies, Retail Travel Agencies, Travel Management Companies (TMC), Wholesalers

NTO/CVB (Tourism Boards)

Convention & Visitor Bureaus (CVB), National Tourism Organisations (NTO), State Tourism Organisation

Business Travel/M.I.C.E

Event Management Agencies, M.I.C.E Service Providers, Professional Conference Organisers, Venues

Travel Technology

Audio Visual & Multimedia Companies, Distribution Technologies, Hotel Technology, Payment Solutions, Reservation and Booking Technology, Transport Technology, Travel/Meeting Technology

Transport

Airlines, Airports, Airline Alliances, Car Rentals, Cruise Lines, Train/Rail Operators

Leverage on GPS Connect that connects you to the Indian Travel Market.

Meet the exhibitors and buyers across all segments of MICE, Corporate and Leisure with our unique matchmaking system.

The Business Matching system offers each attendee the opportunity to select relevant parties to conduct business meetings. Ultimately, the goal is to ensure that all attendees maximise his/her time without having to booth-hop in search of the right representative. On top of meetings, attendees are also able to allocate time to attend our workshops, education sessions as well as networking functions.
GPS Connect Business Matching will consist of Online Diary (OD) only. The OD phase allows attendees to request meetings with GPS Connect delegates within the available appointment slots. Only those exhibitors opting for the appointment package will be entitled to the same.

Take your GPS Connect participation a step further and distinguish yourself from the competition. Various Branding, Partnership and Sponsorship opportunities allow you to elevate your brand presence and meet specific business needs. Partnership opportunities can be tailored to suit individual requirements.

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For more details connect with us on:

Madhu Saliankar
+91 98202 24272 | [email protected]

Harmandeep Singh Anand
+91 92252 48070 | [email protected]

India is the 2nd largest outbound travel market in the world with a total market size of 1.4 billion. Capture this fast-growing outbound travel market with GPS Connect. Leverage on GPS Connect, Gateway to the Indian Travel Market. Meet the exhibitors and buyers across all segments of MICE, Corporate and Leisure with our unique matchmaking system.

Meet Buyers For Your Business

Key highlights of the upcoming show:

• Do business with the Indian outbound market with show attendees from the MICE, Corporate, Leisure sectors
• Connect with over 5000 pre-qualified buyers from across India
• Capture the immense growth of the Indian outbound and domestic market with majority of buyers based in India
• Guaranteed 1 : 1 ratio between buyers and exhibitors
• Freedom to choose and fix your appointments at a date and time convenient with mutual agreement
• Majority of attendees are decision makers.

Exhibitors

Companies looking to showcase their destinations, products and services and network attend GPS Connect to discover potential leads and establish high quality contacts in India.

Enhance Brand Positioning

• Exhibit at GPS Connect to position your organisation as a leading brand
• Establish contacts with partners, suppliers and buyers
• Penetrate, develop and establish presence in new markets

GPS 10X Member - Buyers

GPS Buyer Programme acts as a platform for travel procurement professionals to explore new business frontiers, sign deals, discover new travel products/destination and negotiate pricing/packages with exhibitors.

Non Member - Buyers

As the go-to-event for travel trade professionals, GPS Connect serves as a platform to discover new business opportunities, gain industry insights and an all-encompassing networking hub for the Indian travel trade industry.

GPS Connect buyers are classified as serious travel procurement professionals with a keen objective to explore new business frontiers, sign deals, explore travel products/destinations and negotiate pricing/packages with exhibitors.
Buyers are decision makers of the Indian outbound and domestic markets as well as having a significant track record in organising trips/events in several outbound destinations.

Titles of Buyers

• C-level executives
• Corporate companies with incentive programmes
• Destination management companies (outbound)
• Event planners
• Incentive/motivation houses
• International associations
• Meeting planners
• Professional conference organisers (PCO)
• Professional event organisers (PEO)
• Travel agents

And more...

HOW TO QUALIFY

To qualify as a buyer, you must be responsible for organising, negotiating and/or making budgetary decisions for Corporate travel, MICE events or Leisure groups or special events.

Not a GPS 10X Member

We welcome everyone in the travel trade industry and related companies including advisors, consultants and academics, to register as a non-member buyer.

Interested in becoming GPS 10X Member.

Click here for details to register and become a member