The much-anticipated OTM (Outbound Travel Mart) 2025 commenced today, bringing together the best of global tourism at the world-class Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai.OTM 2025 has established itself as India’s primary travel and tourism industry platform through which more than 80 countries and 30 Indian states showcase evolving travel options and innovative attractions and varied destinations to participants. This year’s exhibition gathered more than 2,100 exhibitors, making it Asia’s largest and most influential travel trade show.
Inaugural Ceremony: A Vision for the Future
The event began with a visionary speech delivered by Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, who served as the Hon’ble Minister of Tourism and Culture at the inaugural ceremony. The ceremony started when Kamiya Jani, as the founder of Curly Tales, moderated an important speech delivered by the minister, which emphasized the growing tourism sector and its fundamental importance to the economy of India. During his speech, Minister Shekhawat demonstrated his backing for OTM and platform initiatives because they enable worldwide partnership development and drive Indian tourism progression.
A Global Gathering of Tourism Leaders
OTM 2025 features participation from tourism boards, industry experts, and business leaders from around the globe. A total of 2,100+ exhibitors have chosen OTM as their main travel showcase in Asia, which makes it a destination where visitors can find global tourism patterns in one place. The notable international exhibitors at this event include Cambodia together with France and Italy, Israel and Japan, Kenya and Maldives, and Peru, as well as the USA and several other countries.
The event became more diverse and attractive through these countries and regions that presented their premium tourism experiences.
Indian states, along with union territories, play a substantial role at OTM 2025 because this showcases the internal tourism growth opportunities throughout India. Over 40,000 qualified buyers from the Indian travel industry are also attending, further solidifying OTM’s stature as a vital hub for travel professionals.
Exclusive Exhibits and New Destinations
The major attraction of OTM 2025 includes hosting selected countries like Jordan, Morocco, the Cayman Islands and Uganda because they chose this exhibition as their main representation for the Indian market. The unique destinations use OTM as their main gateway to reach Indian travel professionals because this event connects them with Indian travelers who want to experience fresh and distinct destinations.
The global destinations Greece and Mauritius, together with Thailand and Sri Lanka, maintain their Indian market presence by exhibiting at the event to meet the rising interest in overseas travel. Travelers, together with tourism professionals, benefit from this occasion to detect novel locations for crafting upcoming travel plans.
OTM 2025 presents its attendees with valuable discussion segments alongside its exhibition-based format. The session entitled “What Comes Next for India’s Hotel Industry” provided thorough analysis of the hotel industry both presently and in terms of its future development. The discussion focused on sustaining industry growth while solving problems concerning investor engagement and rising market needs in addition to environmental sustainability.
Another impactful panel, “India’s Travel Evolution: Bridging Tradition and Technology,” delved into the ongoing transformation of India’s travel landscape. Common practice focused on understanding India’s approach to merging its existing cultural traditions with advanced technology to blend heritage hospitality with digital needs. The evolving travel environment creates new ways for all Indian visitors and international tourists to interact with the nation.
A third important session, “Emerging Destinations: Crafting Unique Value Propositions,” highlighted rising travel hotspots that are gaining popularity among Indian tourists. From unexplored domestic locations to up-and-coming international destinations, this session underscored the importance of creating tailored travel experiences to meet the evolving preferences of the Indian traveler.
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Messages of Encouragement and Support
Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat congratulated the Fairfest Media team, led by Sanjeev Agarwal, for organizing a successful event and ensuring its continuity for over 30 years. His remarks highlighted the role of such events in addressing India’s growing tourism demand and their contribution to shaping the global tourism narrative.
The Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, also extended his support for tourism growth in the region. He emphasized the importance of tourism in the state’s economic development and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to positioning Jammu and Kashmir as a premier global destination.
Sanjiv Agarwal, the founder & CEO of Fairfest Media, expressed his satisfaction with the event’s success, noting that OTM’s continued relevance demonstrates India’s central role in the global tourism landscape.
CineLocales: The Intersection of Cinema and Travel
OTM 2025 also featured an exciting session on “CineLocales,” exploring the influence of cinema on global tourism. The panelists discussed how films and television shows showcasing international destinations often impact the travel preferences of Indian viewers. This intersection of entertainment and travel is becoming increasingly important, with destinations actively using film locations to attract tourists.
A Promising Future for OTM
As the first day of OTM 2025 came to a close, the event proved to be a resounding success.The day’s discussions, exhibitions, and networking opportunities provided a solid foundation for the coming days. The show has set the stage for future collaborations, partnerships, and innovations, positioning India as a global leader in the travel and tourism sector.
With its successful opening, OTM 2025 promises to continue driving growth and opportunities in the Indian and global tourism markets, ensuring that the future of travel is bright, diverse, and full of possibilities.
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