Organised by the Institute of Baking and Cake Art (IBCA) and MyBakersMart, the event showcases the exceptional talent of seasoned trainers, dedicated students, and skilled sugarcraft artists. Months of preparation culminate in this visual feast, offering visitors a glimpse into the boundless possibilities of sugar and fondant as mediums of art.

This Year’s Theme: A Celebration of Art :- In its golden jubilee year, the Cake Show presents “50 Years of Sweet Imagination”, with a theme celebrating artistic expression across diverse forms and cultures. The exhibition features 20 meticulously crafted cakes, each a masterpiece designed to captivate and inspire.

Highlights include:
● “The Enchanted Christmas Tree”: A 20+ foot tall marvel adorned with edible ornaments, marshmallows, and a working toy train around its base. This 2.8-ton beauty symbolizes festive joy.
● “Ram Mandir: A Sacred Tribute”: An 850-kilo masterpiece replicating intricate temple architecture with sugarcraft elements like lions, elephants, and Hanuman.
● “Ratatouille’s Culinary Charm”: A playful depiction of the beloved animated ratchef amidst a sugar kitchen filled with edible miniatures.
● “Dinosaur World”: An adventurous terrain featuring sugarcrafted dinosaurs,volcanic landscapes, and lush greenery.

From a sugar-built “Glass House Garden” to the “Kempegowda Legacy” celebrating Bangalore’s founder, each exhibit reflects hours of intricate craftsmanship by teams of talented artists, including celebrated names like Santanu, Mahesh, Purva, and Narmatha.

Experience the Magic :- Visitors of all ages will be mesmerized by the interplay of edible mediums, from fondant and gum paste to royal icing and food coloring. The Cake Show isn’t just a visual treat—it’s an invitation to dream, explore, and celebrate the spirit of artistry and teamwork. The 50th Annual Cake Show promises to be a spectacular milestone, continuing a legacy of innovation and inspiration.

Whether you’re an enthusiast of baking or simply a lover of beauty, this event is a must-visit. 13 Dec 2024 – 1 st Jan 2025, Palace Grounds, Time : 10 AM – 9 PM Join us in commemorating five decades of culinary artistry and creativity. Let’s make this golden jubilee a celebration to remember.

IITM is India’s premier trade exhibition that brings travel, tourism, hospitality, leisure and other related industries under a roof. It is aimed at bringing the industry, face-to-face with the travel trade, corporate buyers and the end-customers. The event will see the participation of travel agents and tour operators, DMC, hotels and resorts, national tourism offices, technology platforms, online travel portals, etc. 

It is a proud moment for Sphere Travelmedia& Exhibitions as it completes twenty-three years of providing the travel–trade industry and discerning buyers an opportunity to do business.

With over 400 exhibitors from various travel-trade organizations and tourism boards from 20 Indian states and 15 international destinations, IITM showcased a variety of spheres such as pilgrimages, adventures, culture and heritage, beaches, Wildlife, hill-stations and many more.  The event offered a range of holiday options right from pursuing the One Horned Indian Rhinoceros to the desert festivals of Rajasthan to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Karnataka. The range of diverse and exciting destinations on display added tremendous value to the holiday-seeking plans.

The event is of immense importance to the tourism industry and which promoted tourist destinations of Karnataka by showcasing aspects of the tourism industry such as archaeology, culture and heritage of Karnataka. The event provided a be big boost to the promotion of the up-coming MysuruDasara Festival.

India’s Most Productive Travel-Marketplace –For those in the travel and hospitality industry, the ‘India International Travel Mart’ offers unparalleled networking opportunity to add more to their holiday portfolio. It is a unique opportunity for the travel trade to meet, network, negotiate and conduct business. The event is aimed at bringing the industry, face-to-face with the travel trade, corporate buyers as well as the end-customer with requisite purchasing power.

Unveils the world of Responsible Tourism: As the world embraces sustainable practices, IITM takes strides to promote responsible tourism and wellness. The exhibition highlights eco-friendly initiatives, community-based tourism projects, and conservation efforts to protect India’s natural and cultural heritage. It encourages travelers to tread lightly and leave a positive footprint on the destinations they visit.

Participants from 22 Indian States: Karnataka, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Kerala, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Assam, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Jammu & Kashmir, Puducherry, Andaman, Odisha, Uttarakhand, Delhi, Telangana, Jharkhand, West Bengal, etc.

International Participants representing over 15 Countries: Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, UK, Nepal, Dubai, Turkey, Singapore, Bhutan, Indonesia, Maldives, etc.

Sphere TravelMedia Director RohitHangalsaid“With the present ongoing recovery of tourism and with International Arrivals in India on a slower growth, ‘India International Travel Mart’ is the right event to provide an impetus to the Indian domestic tourism industry. The tourism stakeholders from the states of Karnataka, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh many more destinations will be seen aggressively marketing their products. The event will be the perfect platform for those looking for packages across different genres, from religious travel, adventure, family holidays and honeymoons or even those, who are looking for conference destinations for their companies”.

Sphere TravelMedia Director Sanjay Hakhuadded: “As we recover from the pandemic to get back into business mode, India has emerged as one of the most interesting and productive countries for the travel industry both for leisure and business travel. The visitor profile is on a B2B & B2C format and will have over ten-thousand visitors over three days. Post the pandemic and with international destinations opening up to receive Indian guests, the event will see travel companies offering attractive packages to holiday hotspots around the world!”

Highlights

• Biggest variety of Holiday Packages of over 1000 destinations in India and abroad.
• This year, find more than 22 Indian tourism destinations participating making it one of the highlights of your search for that perfect holiday! country.
• ‘Tourism Malaysia’ is the Partner Country at IITM Bangalore, while ‘Air India is the ‘Partner Airline’ this year.’
• Karnataka is the Host State for the event. The Host State of Karnataka showcased the best of its destinations, that have captured the imagination of holidaymakers from around the world, with its UNESCO World Heritage sites, Monsoon destinations, Wildlife, Heritage, Adventure and more
• Kerala Tourism, Maharashtra Tourism, Rajasthan Tourism and Uttar Pradesh Tourism are the Partner States
• View ‘Incredible India’ with all its amazing hues and peerless vibrancy.
• A once-a-year opportunity for travel agents and tour operators to reach out to partners from more than 15 International destinations and over 25 Indian states.
• Add more to your travel portfolio.
• International Participants representing over 15 Countries: Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, UK, Nepal, Dubai, Turkey, Singapore, Bhutan, Indonesia, Maldives, etc.
• Adventure – International Destinations – Visas – Pilgrimage – Cultural pursuits – Wildlife – Conference – Wedding Destinations – pure joy!
• Perfectly timed to target Dasara and upcoming Winter Holidays
• The Visitor Profile is on a B2B & B2C format.
• Entry is free.