14th International Tourism Mart Inaugurated in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh

The 14th edition of the International Tourism Mart (ITM), organised by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, in association with the Government of Arunachal Pradesh and other North Eastern States, commenced today at Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh. The three-day Mart, being held from 29 to 31 October 2026, aims to showcase the tourism potential of the eight North Eastern States and strengthen business engagement with domestic and international tourism markets.

The inaugural session was held in the presence of Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister for Tourism and Culture; Shri Suresh Gopi, Union Minister of State for Tourism and Petroleum & Natural Gas; Dr. Sukanta Majumdar, Union Minister of State for Education and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER); Shri Pema Khandu, Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh; and Shri Prem Singh Tamang, Chief Minister of Sikkim. Tourism Ministers from the North Eastern States, senior officials of the Central and State Governments, international and domestic tourism stakeholders and representatives of the travel industry were also present.

Addressing the inaugural session, Union Minister Shri Shekhawat emphasised that the International Tourism Mart has evolved beyond a promotional platform into an important avenue for tourism partnerships and business opportunities. He stated, “ITM is not merely a tourism marketplace; it is a platform for building partnerships, generating business opportunities and creating a shared vision for the growth of tourism in the North East Region.”(UPDATED ON 29TH OCTOBER 2026)