The seventh edition of Madhya Pradesh Travel Mart was inaugurated by Chief Secretary Shri Ashok Barnwal and Union Tourism Secretary Shri Bhuvnesh Kumar. The event offers stakeholders a global platform to expand business opportunities and promotes the state’s tourism sector.
On the second day of Madhya Pradesh Travel Mart 2026 (MPTM), Chief Secretary Shri Ashok Barnwal and Union Tourism Secretary Shri Bhuvnesh Kumar inaugurated the exhibition at Kushabhau Thakre International Convention Centre. According to Shri Barnwal, tourism in Madhya Pradesh is experiencing sustained growth, with a steady increase in visitors.
The event aims to promote business opportunities at both domestic and international levels to give the state’s hospitality and tourism economy a global identity. The exhibition offers stakeholders, including tour operators, hoteliers, and homestay operators, a global platform to expand their business.
Chief Secretary Shri Barnwal toured the exhibition and reviewed interactive digital displays and AI-based digital initiatives showcasing the state’s tourism offerings. He visited various stalls and interacted directly with travel and tour operators, hoteliers, and homestay operators from India and abroad. He discussed their tourism packages, upcoming plans, and opportunities for expanding tourism in Madhya Pradesh while encouraging them to further promote the state as a leading tourism destination.
A total of 177 travel and hospitality stalls have been set up at MPTM 2026, providing a major platform for the state’s tourism sector. The event aims to accelerate the steady growth in tourist arrivals to Madhya Pradesh.
The Madhya Pradesh Pavilion presents the state’s major tourism destinations in an attractive format. Large display screens provide visitors with an immersive glimpse of its historic forts, wildlife sanctuaries, and natural landscapes.
Interactive kiosks equipped with advanced technology allow visitors to independently explore comprehensive information about tourism destinations based on their interests, making the experience more engaging, modern, and convenient.
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