SATTE
Travel is evolving fast, and SATTE Delhi 2026 (25-27 Feb, Yashobhoomi) is the launchpad for the next wave of high-growth, low-supply niches set to dominate the market. Here’s what suppliers, OTAs, and DMCs need to watch.
1. Back-of-House Sustainability Holidays
Go behind the scenes at hotels, cruise ships, and national parks. Renewable energy, zero-waste kitchens, coral nurseries. Millennials and Gen-Z are ready to pay 8-10% more for proof of green credentials. Partner with Six-Senses, ITC-Renewables, or CGH Earth for 3-night “Eco-Intern” modules.
2. Destination Weddings + MICE Micro-Festivals
Combine 60–120 pax weddings with corporate off-sites or product launches. Countries like Malaysia and the UAE offer visa-on-arrival and venue rebates. Bundle 2-day retreats with 1-day celebrations to attract Indian tech and pharma clients.
3. Senior Workation Retreats (55+)
Co-working resorts with medical support, Wi-Fi, and cultural immersion for India’s growing 50+ workforce. Tie-ups with Apollo/Max or cost-effective visas in Sri Lanka, Nepal, or Vietnam create new streams.
4. AI-Curated Surprise Trips
Travellers fill a 2-minute quiz; AI picks the destination, revealed 24 hours before departure. Higher basket value and loyalty, ideal for credit-card reward redemptions or OTA upsells.
5. Community-Based Skill-Swap Weekends
Tourists teach a skill in exchange for food, art, or homestay nights. Perfect for rural hotspots like Kashmir, Meghalaya, or Coorg. Authentic experiences drive post-pandemic engagement.
6. Soft-Adventure Accessible Expeditions
Inclusive treks, dives, and safaris for limited-mobility or plus-size travellers. Partner with Kerala, Sikkim, and Andaman boards to leverage budgets for accessible tourism infrastructure.
Before You Arrive
- Block space in the Adventure & Niche Zone (limited to 120 pods).
- Pre-schedule B2B meetings via the SATTE app.
- Prepare your collateral in regional languages. Gujarati & Marathi speaking buyers surged 41% Y-o-Y in 2025.
The next 100-bagger in travel won’t be the biggest OTA; it will be the player who owns a small niche and scales it pan-Asia first.
Catch the future of niche travel at Yashobhoomi, Hall-2, “Niche Ventures” Pavilion, 25–27 Feb 2026.
