Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Opens 14th International Tourism Mart in Tawang
Union Tourism and Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has inaugurated the 14th International Tourism Mart in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh. The flagship annual event focuses on highlighting the tourism potential of the eight North Eastern States.
What happened
The 14th edition of the International Tourism Mart was inaugurated in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, by Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. Held from 29 to 31 October 2026, the annual flagship travel trade event is organised by the Ministry of Tourism in association with the Government of Arunachal Pradesh and other North Eastern States.
The event witnessed participation from 43 international buyers representing 22 countries, alongside 42 domestic buyers from 16 States and Union Territories, and 81 sellers. A total of 1,580 business-to-business meetings were conducted during the Mart. The event concluded with a Regional Meeting of Tourism Ministers of North Eastern States chaired by Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on 30 October 2026.
Important dates
| International Tourism Mart Dates | 29 to 31 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Regional Ministerial Meeting Date | 30 October 2026 |
📌 Static GK links
- The International Tourism Mart (ITM) was first launched by the Ministry of Tourism in 2013, with its inaugural edition held in Guwahati, Assam.
- The eight North Eastern States of India are Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura.
What candidates should do
- Note down the venue, edition number, and inaugurating minister for current affairs revision.
- Memorize the names of the eight North Eastern States and their respective capitals for geography and static GK questions.
- Review previous editions of major tourism events organized by the Ministry of Tourism.
PrepZen analysis
The International Tourism Mart serves as a crucial platform to promote tourism infrastructure and cultural heritage in the North Eastern Region of India. For competitive exams, questions from this topic typically test the venue, edition number, key ministries involved, and statistical growth trends in regional tourism.
Practice questions
Q1. Where was the 14th International Tourism Mart (ITM) held in October 2026?
Q2. Who inaugurated the 14th International Tourism Mart in Tawang?
Q3. How many North Eastern States are covered under the focus of the International Tourism Mart?
Union Tourism and Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat inaugurated it.
The event highlights the tourism potential of the eight North Eastern States.
🎯 Key Point: 14th International Tourism Mart was held in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh.
FAQs
What is the venue of the 14th International Tourism Mart?
The 14th International Tourism Mart was held in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh.
Who inaugurated the 14th International Tourism Mart?
It was inaugurated by Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.
Which ministry organizes the International Tourism Mart?
The event is organized annually by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.
How many international buyers participated in the 14th edition?
A total of 43 international buyers from 22 countries participated in the event.
Sources and references
- mediaindia.eu (mediaindia.eu)
- indiatodayne.in (www.indiatodayne.in)
- newsinc24.com (www.newsinc24.com)
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