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13th International
Tourism Mart organised in Sikkim to showcase the tourism potential of the
Northeast.
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The 13th edition of
International Tourism Mart (ITM) is being organised by the Ministry of Tourism,
Government of India from 13 to 16 November 2025 in Gangtok, Sikkim.
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The event was inaugurated
by Union Minister of Tourism and Culture Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.
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It has been hosted with
the objective of highlighting the rich natural beauty, cultural diversity, and
adventure tourism opportunities of India’s North-Eastern region.
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The International Tourism
Mart is an annual flagship event of the Ministry of Tourism aimed at showcasing
the tourism potential of the North Eastern Region – the "Ashta
Lakshmi" of India – to domestic and international audiences.
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Sikkim was chosen as the
venue to underline its global recognition as a model of eco-friendly and
community-led tourism.
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Representatives from 19
countries, including Spain, Thailand, France, Germany, Russia, and Vietnam have
participated, along with domestic and international tour operators,
influencers, and media.
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The Mart features
technical sessions, B2B meetings, product presentations, and panel discussions
on cinematic tourism, homestays, youth entrepreneurship, and digital
innovation.
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Cultural showcases and
field visits to Rumtek Monastery, Do Drul Chorten, and Namgyal Institute of
Tibetology have been arranged to exhibit the heritage and traditions of the
North East.
