The fifth edition of Madhya Pradesh Travel Mart will be held at Hotel Lake View Ashok in Bhopal from October 5 to 7 this year. Over 200 national and international buyers and about 100 representatives of distinct Indian markets are expected to participate in it. The event will be inaugurated by the dignitaries from the state.
The primary objective of this mart is to market and promote Madhya Pradesh as a destination throughout the year. The concept is a B2B platform which will bring tourism stakeholders on a platform where they would interact to explore opportunities of mutual trade. The event is being supported by eminent institutions of tourism and hospitality industry including IATO, ATOAI, ADTOI, TAAI, ITTA, PATA, ICPB, TOFT, IHHA and TAFI.
International participants attending this year’s mart are from Singapore, Spain, United Kingdom, United States of America, Netherlands, Germany, Norway, Thailand, Poland, Australia, Bulgaria, Canada, Finland, South Africa, Mexico, Fiji, Italy, Russia, Norway, Argentina, Belgium, Ukraine and France. This year’s focus will be to highlight Madhya Pradesh as a year round travel destination.
The two day B2B exhibition will be attended by representatives from heritage hotels, conference venues, tour operators and wildlife parks.
There will be post event FAM tours for the buyers and media to places of interest such as Mandu, Sanchi, Kanha and Pench which will be organised by Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board.