Madhya Pradesh Travel Mart 2025: A Step Towards a Brighter Tourism Future

Madhya Pradesh is all set to host the Madhya Pradesh Travel Mart (MPTM) 2025 in Bhopal from 11th to 13th October. More than just a business-to-business event, MPTM reflects the state's vision of showcasing its tourism strengths on a global platform, creating opportunities that benefit communities, investors, and industry stakeholders alike.

The Travel Mart is a flagship initiative by Madhya Pradesh Tourism, aimed at positioning the state as a premier destination for travel, investment, and cinematic exploration. By bringing together stakeholders from the tourism, hospitality, and film sectors, including investors, tour operators, travel agents, influencers, and content creators, the event provides a unique platform for collaboration, idea exchange, and growth. The primary goal is to highlight Madhya Pradesh's rich and diverse offerings, from UNESCO World Heritage Sites and vibrant cultural festivals to wildlife sanctuaries, eco-tourism initiatives, rural tourism, and adventure experiences, positioning the state as a destination of choice for both leisure travelers and industry partners.

MPTM 2025 will feature an Influencers Meet, panel discussions on the journey of Madhya Pradesh's heritage sites to the UNESCO World Heritage List, and sessions on film tourism policies. These initiatives are not only creating awareness about the state's unique offerings but also amplifying its visibility on the global stage, reinforcing Madhya Pradesh as a destination that blends heritage, culture, and modern tourism infrastructure.

The Travel Mart also serves as a bridge between policymakers and industry stakeholders, fostering dialogue and collaboration while emphasising strategic partnerships. Madhya Pradesh has also forged alliances with neighbouring states, including a Narmada River cruise with Gujarat and joint tourism circuits with Uttar Pradesh. Enhanced connectivity, modern convention centres, and world-class hospitality infrastructure are positioning the state as a leading hub for MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) tourism.

The state's achievements have been widely recognised at the national level. Madhya Pradesh was honoured with the Best State Tourism Award at SATTE 2025 and the Best State Tourism Board Award at the India Travel Awards 2025. Tourist arrivals reached 134.1 million in 2024, with the numbers expected to rise further through these initiatives.

While MPTM is primarily a B2B platform, its impact reaches far beyond the industry. By attracting media, investments, creating global awareness, and building stronger networks, the Travel Mart equally benefits local communities, artisans, entrepreneurs, and service providers, contributing to inclusive and sustainable growth. It is a step toward making Madhya Pradesh not just a destination, but a thriving tourism ecosystem.

With MPTM 2025, Madhya Pradesh is demonstrating how innovation, partnerships, and community inclusion can shape the future of tourism. By laying out the red carpet for the world, the state is inviting travelers, investors, and partners to explore its rich culture, heritage, landscapes, and stories - placing Madhya Pradesh firmly on the global tourism map.