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The Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board is launching a major three-day Travel Mart event starting October 11th. This international gathering will bring together over 700 tourism professionals including foreign operators from 27 countries. Attendees can explore 120+ stalls featuring local handicrafts and witness live cultural performances. The event aims to boost tourist inflow and create new economic opportunities across the state's tourism sector.

Key Points: MP Travel Mart 2025 Begins October 11 in Bhopal

  • Features 120+ stalls with live Gond Art and Chanderi saree weaving demonstrations
  • Hosts 80+ foreign tour operators from 27 countries participating in the event
  • Includes cultural performances by Maihar Band and folk dance choreographed by Maitreyee Pahari
  • Organizes international conferences with state governments and corporate wedding planners
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MP Tourism dept's 'Travel Mart' event to begin from Oct 11 in Bhopal

Madhya Pradesh Tourism hosts 3-day Travel Mart with 700+ participants, 80+ international tour operators from 27 countries at Kushabhau Thakre Centre

"Travel Mart 2025 will showcase the state's diverse tourism offerings — heritage, wildlife, rural culture, handicrafts, cuisine, and film tourism — under one roof - Sheo Shekhar Shukla"

Bhopal, Oct 9

The Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board (MPTB) will organise a three-day Travel Mart programme starting from October 11 at the Kushabhau Thakre International Convention Centre in Bhopal, government officials said on Thursday.

Sheo Shekhar Shukla, Additional Chief Secretary (Tourism) and MPTB head, said that the event will host more than 700 participants, including more than 80 foreign tour operators from 27 countries.

He added that the event will bring together domestic and international buyers, sellers, travel agents, film representatives, and key stakeholders from across the tourism sector on a single platform.

"Travel Mart 2025 will showcase the state's diverse tourism offerings — heritage, wildlife, rural culture, handicrafts, cuisine, and film tourism — under one roof," Shukla said in press conference on Thursday.

Sharing details about the event, Shukla also told that more than 120 stalls will be set up, featuring handloom and handicraft products, with live demonstrations of Gond Art and Chanderi saree weaving.

Dedicated stalls of tourism stakeholders will also be part of the exhibition, he said.

The cultural segment will feature a 40-minute group dance performance choreographed by renowned artist Maitreyee Pahari, depicting Madhya Pradesh's natural beauty and historical legacy.

The iconic Maihar Band, representing the state's musical identity, will also perform, along with folk and tribal dances showcasing the cultural heritage and traditions of Madhya Pradesh.

Traditional cuisine and local folk culture will add further vibrancy to the event.

It will connect the state's hoteliers, travel and tour operators, homestay owners, and other tourism stakeholders (sellers) with prominent domestic and international buyers, including major hoteliers and tour operators.

"This initiative will not only increase tourist inflow into Madhya Pradesh but will also open new avenues of economic growth in the tourism sector and create local employment opportunities," Shukla added.

In addition, international conferences and roundtable sessions will be conducted with State governments (G2G) and wedding and corporate organisers (G2B) to explore sectoral opportunities.

Senior officials from the Ministry of Tourism and various State Tourism departments will also participate.

The event will also witness investment promotion, new tourism project agreements, and collaborative announcements under the State Film Policy.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Great initiative! MP tourism has been doing wonderful work. The inclusion of Gond art and Chanderi sarees is brilliant - these traditional crafts need global exposure. Looking forward to visiting the event.
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Sarah B
As someone who visited MP last year, I'm impressed by this initiative. The state has incredible heritage sites and wildlife sanctuaries. Hope the event focuses on sustainable tourism practices too.
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Arjun K
While this sounds promising, I hope the benefits actually reach local communities. Sometimes these big events only help big hotel chains. The homestay owners and small artisans should get proper representation.
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Kavya N
Wonderful! The Maihar Band performance and folk dances will be amazing. MP's cultural diversity is truly remarkable. This event should help preserve and promote our rich traditions. Jai Madhya Pradesh! 🇮🇳
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Michael C
Impressive scale with 80+ international operators! This could really put MP on the global tourism map. The film tourism angle is smart given MP's beautiful locations used in Bollywood movies.

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