Thiruvananthapuram, June 3 -- Kerala Tourism and Culture Minister P. C. Vishnunadh will inaugurate the three-day Global Travel Market (GTM) 2026 at Kovalam on Wednesday, marking the first major hospitality sector event to be held after the present government assumed office.

The event, aimed at showcasing the unique tourism circuits of South Kerala and the state's established tourism assets, is expected to bring together a large number of domestic and international buyers, sellers and tourism stakeholders.

The inaugural function will be held at 6 p.m at the Uday Samudra Leisure Beach Hotel, Kovalam. Kerala Transport Minister C. P. John, Sri Lankan Deputy Tourism Minister Ruwan Ranasinghe and Andhra Pradesh Tourism and Culture Minister Kand...