Showcase: Outbound India 2027 - FAQs

Showcase: Outbound India | General information

Buyers are contractors, purchasers, decision-makers, and programme developers representing Tour Operator businesses, Wholesalers, OTAs, travel agents, and other organisations bringing Indian visitors to Europe. They are looking to develop their European tourism products and programmes connecting with the supply chain. Review ETOA’s Buyer members here.

Suppliers are European tourism businesses promoting their services, offers and destinations to the international travel trade. Typically, suppliers are qualified if they fall into one of the following categories:

  • Cruise/Rail Excursions
  • DMCs
  • Destination Management Organisations
  • Hotel/Accommodation Services
  • Museums & Visitor Attractions
  • National Tourism Organisations
  • Restaurants/Hospitality/Shows
  • Retail & Shopping Experiences
  • Sightseeing/Tours/Activities/Ticketing
  • Transport Services

Showcase: Outbound India 2027 includes In-Person and Online opportunities to connect with Indian Buyers.

In-person

The In-Person package includes:

  • Mumbai in-person B2B workshop (30th January 2027, The LaLit Mumbai)
  • 3-day Visitor pass at OTM Mumbai (1st to 3rd February, Jio World Convention Centre)
  • 2 time-friendly online B2B workshops (9th and 11th February 2027).
  • 3 insight sessions available live and on-demand (see full programme here)

Upgrade to the In-Person+ package and get a stand with ETOA at OTM Mumbai to expand your offer to Indian buyers.

Online

The Online package includes:

  • 2 time-friendly online B2B workshops (9th and 11th February 2027).
  • 3 insight sessions available live and on-demand (see full programme here)

Upgrade to the Online+ package and add a dedicated session to promote your product and destination. Provide your own video, brochures and resources and get a 15-minute session on 11th February. All sessions will be available live and on-demand.

Find out more and book your package here.

The event is in partnership with Auxilia Networks, which will select and invite their Indian buyer network.

We will soon share the attendee list.

You can register for Showcase: Outbound India via this link.

This will direct you to our event booking platform / portal. You will need to fill in your details and proceed to payment, if your ticket comes with a fee.

You can choose to pay with a credit card or download an invoice. If you can any issues with the payment process, please make sure you visit our Portal Help page.

We offer tiered packages depending on your needs, with different options available going from €500/£429.

You can find out more about our different packages here.

Log in to the ETOA portal to view, download and pay your invoice.

You can choose to pay with a credit card or download an invoice. If you can any issues with the payment process, please make sure you visit our Portal Help page.

Our payment terms are 14 days after booking or the event date (whichever earliest), we reserve the right to withhold provisional appointments until payment has been received.

If you have any problems with the payment, please contact us.

Yes, Showcase: Outbound India is open to non-members.

Cancellation
9h October 2026 100% refund if cancelled before this date
6th November 2026 50% refund if cancelled before this date
7th November 2026  Full amount is due if cancelled from this date
Registration
TBC Mumbai B2B workshop: Registration deadline for primary delegates
TBC Mumbai B2B workshop: Registration deadline for secondary delegates
TBC Online B2B workshop: Registration deadline for primary delegates
TBC Online B2B workshop: Registration deadline for secondary delegates
Appointment Scheduling – For Online B2B workshops
TBC Update your profile & Logo
TBC Meeting preferences launch – select who you want to meet
TBC Meeting preferences top-up phase – book additional meetings

Yes, we have a full programme of insight sessions curated to upskill you and your organisation, regardless where you are in your India to Europe business development plan.

You can find the full Insight Programme here.

Following Showcase: Outbound India 2027, you will receive a digital version of the India 2027 Handbook. It will include details of all attendees and is your opportunity to follow up with your new connections.

We have a range of sponsorship opportunity available to boost your brand visibility.

Options available:

  • Delegate lanyards sponsor
  • Delegate badges sponsor
  • Headline partner
  • Online Product presentations
  • Online partner
  • Insight session sponsor

Discover all your sponsoring options and prices here.

If you are no longer able to attend and a colleague is not able to attend in your place, please let us know as soon as possible. Note that cancellation fees apply.

Preparing for the Mumbai B2B workshop

The Mumbai B2B workshop will be held at the The LaLit Mumbai on 30th January 2027

Full address:

Sahar Airport Road, Andheri East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400059, India.

The LaLiT Mumbai is located on Sahar Airport Road in Andheri East, close to Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. The hotel is approximately 5 minutes by car from the airport, depending on traffic.

Free Flow Meetings

Suppliers will host their dedicated desks for the whole day.

Buyers will attend during morning, afternoon or full-day sessions.

Appointments

The first appointment will start promptly at 10:30. Meeting times will be managed via the appointment clock, and the ETOA team will be on hand to ensure everyone meets. Meetings last 15 minutes. When a meeting is over, a gong sounds and the suppliers and destinations move to their next appointment.

Informal networking

There are plenty of opportunities to make new connections outside your agenda during the coffee breaks, and lunch. The ETOA team is around to help introduce you to new contacts.

Suppliers & Destinations

If you are a supplier and would like to bring a colleague to the Mumbai B2B workshop, you have two options:

  1. Add another primary supplier from your organisation: Your colleague will have their own meeting agenda, which will increase your total meetings and reach.
  2. Your colleague can attend as a secondary supplier: They will not get their own agenda but will follow your agenda or walk the room, as preferred. This option is available for €249/£215 for the Mumbai B2B workshop, and is recommended if your colleague is new in the travel trade and will need more guidance before taking their own meetings, or if they would like to attend without fixed meetings.

Each delegate attending will also receive a 3-day visitor pass to OTM Mumbai.

Contact John Ngalame if you would like to bring a supplier colleague or book directly here.

Buyers

If you are a buyer and would like to bring a colleague to the Mumbai B2B workshop, you have two options.

  1. Add another table (primary buyer) for your organisation: Your colleague will have their own table and receive their own meeting agenda, which will increase your total meetings and reach. This option is FOC but subject to availability.
  2. Your colleague can attend as a secondary buyer: They will not get their own agenda but will be seated with you at your table and get access to the event and the networking opportunities. This option is available for a small fee and is recommended if your colleague is new in the travel trade and will need more guidance before taking their own meetings, or if they would like to attend without fixed meetings.

Contact Elisa Li if you would like to bring a buyer colleague or book directly here.

You can add a secondary delegate up until the event.

The deadline to add an additional primary delegate is DATE TBC.

We will request a review of your company profile during the post-booking phase.

For ETOA members: We encourage you to always keep your member profile and logo up to date on the ETOA Member Search. To make changes, please log in to the member portal.

For non-members: We will kindly need your logo during registration.

Depending on your experience in the Indian market, you may look to use the workshop for either account management or new sales (or both).  Suppliers will host their own dedicated desks and buyers will meet them in line with the schedule.

Yes, once available we will publish the Supplier and Buyer attendee lists.

In addition to the meeting agenda, you will receive a digital version of the India 2027 Handbook. It will include details of all attendees and is your opportunity to follow up with your new connections.

If you would like to make your business stand out, advertisement in the directory is available.

We cannot provide charging at each supplier desk; however, we will be offering a charging point at the help desk.

If you are no longer able to attend the event and would like to send a colleague in your place, please contact us as soon as possible.

If you have any accessibility needs, please submit these during the registration process or contact us as soon as possible.

There is no accommodation-inclusive packaged offered at this year’s Showcase Outbound India.

For the B2B Workshop, we recommend booking directly at the venue:  https://www.thelalit.com/the-lalit-mumbai/

We are close to Mumbai Airport (BOM) so other airport hotels are close by.

We will collect your dietary requirements during the post-booking phase.

Preparing for OTM Mumbai

OTM Mumbai is taking place at Jio World Convention Centre, from 1st to 3rd February 2027

Full address:

Jio World Centre, G Block, Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Bandra East, Mumbai

By public transport: Jio World Centre, BKC is well connected to Mumbai’s wider public transport network. Visitors can travel by local train, metro, bus or taxi/auto-rickshaw and then follow local navigation to the venue.

From Mumbai Airport: The Convention Centre is in BKC, Bandra East, making it straightforward to reach by taxi or app-based cab from the airport.

Yes, you can access OTM Mumbai if you are participating at Showcase: Outbound India with the In-Person or In-Person+ package.

The In-Person package gives you a 3-day visitor access at OTM Mumbai.

The In-Person+ package allocates you a stand with ETOA at OTM Mumbai.

Find out more about our packages here.

Yes you can co-exhibit with ETOA at OTM Mumbai.

You can book your stand with us here.

Unfortunately, we are only offering access to OTM Mumbai and/or the opportunity to co-exhibit with ETOA to delegates participating at the Mumbai B2B workshop.

OTM Mumbai is a very busy show. If you’re joining with a booth on the ETOA stand you will have a dedicated desk and access to the event’s networking tool. The larger proportion of your time will be taken up with walk-up enquiries.  Bring lots of business cards and your promotional materials.

  • ETOA takes care of logistics and admin, so you can focus entirely on meetings and networking.
  • Boost your visibility with brand placement on our stand and be seen by 50,000+ trade visitors.
  • ETOA’s expert support and network enhances your European tour product strategy.
  • Fully equipped exhibiting space with all essentials provided.

If you are a secondary supplier attending the Mumbai B2B workshop, you will automatically receive your visitor pass to OTM Mumbai.

OTM Mumbai 2027 is taking place on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd February 2027, opening from 10:00–18:00, at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai.

There are hotels near the Jio World Convention Centre (Trident Bandra Kurla, Mumbai & Sofitel Mumbai BKC), which is also not too far from the Mumbai Airport hotels – accessible via car.

  • Wheelchair accessible: The convention centre is wheelchair accessible, with step-free entrances and lifts connecting the different levels.
  • Wheelchairs available: The venue provides wheelchair assistance on request.
  • Golf-cart assistance: Assisted golf carts are also available for people who need help getting around the large complex.
  • Accessible toilets: Accessible toilets are available within the convention centre.
  • Accessible parking: There are accessible parking spaces in the large basement car park.

Preparing for the Online B2B workshops

If you are joining online, ETOA will curate meetings for you.

Please note that the Online Networking is specifically for delegates attending online. In-person delegates will not be automatically included in the online networking.

Once your meetings are assigned, you will log in at the designated time and click to join your meetings.

Once available, we will publish the list of all attendees here.

All online meetings are scheduled in advance and assigned by ETOA.

The online workshop is designed to get you in front of buyers interesting in developing European product, it helps boost your address book and build up your pitch.

As a delegate to the online programme you will receive the full delegate listing, which includes the contacts of the online-only buyers as well as those attending in Mumbai.

Following Showcase: Outbound India 2027, you will receive a digital version of the India 2027 Handbook. It will include details of all attendees and is your opportunity to follow up with your new connections.

Suppliers & Destinations

If you are a supplier and would like to add a colleague to the Online B2B workshops, you have two options:

  1. Add another primary supplier from your organisation: Your colleague will have their own meeting agenda, which will increase your total meetings and reach.
  2. Your colleague can participate as a secondary supplier: They will share the agenda with the Primary Delegate. This option is available for €99/£85, which also include access to the Online Insight Programme for both delegates participating.

Contact John Ngalame if you would like to add a supplier colleague or book directly here.

Buyers

If you are a buyer and would like to add a colleague to the Online B2B workshops, please contact Elisa Li directly.

You can add a secondary delegate up until the event.

The deadline to add an additional primary delegate is DATE TBC.

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