Bhopal : The seventh edition of Madhya Pradesh Travel Mart (MPTM) 2026 has emerged as a major platform for tourism investment and global business partnerships, attracting private investment proposals worth approximately ₹3,729 crore.
Held over three days at the Kushabhau Thakre International Convention Centre in Bhopal, the event brought together more than 100 international tour operators from 34 countries and 180 domestic tour operators from 15 states. With over 600 stakeholders participating, the Travel Mart recorded 10,263 business-to-business (B2B) meetings, marking a 14% increase over the previous edition.
The event showcased Madhya Pradesh’s diverse tourism offerings, including wildlife, heritage, spiritual, adventure and rural tourism, connecting local tourism businesses with national and international buyers.
₹3,729 crore in investment proposals
The investment proposals cover luxury hotels, wellness resorts, golf courses, waterfront retreats and wildlife lodges, with the aim of strengthening hospitality infrastructure and generating employment.
Among the key announcements was a proposed investment of ₹848.40 crore by ARM Foods Private Limited in Ramgarh, Sehore district. Rajsan Hotels Private Limited and the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board also entered into an investment agreement worth ₹520 crore to strengthen wildlife tourism infrastructure. MRVH Resorts Director Jitendra Singh stated that the ₹200 crore Ramada Resort by Wyndham being developed in Omkareshwar is targeted for completion by the end of 2026, ahead of Simhastha 2028. The company also plans additional investments of ₹150 crore at other locations.
Tourism businesses gain access to new markets
The Travel Mart featured 177 exhibition stalls representing hotels, resorts, travel agencies, adventure tourism organisations, traditional artisans and rural homestay operators. The platform facilitated direct interaction between tourism service providers and domestic and international buyers. The 10,263 B2B meetings are expected to help local operators expand their market reach, develop business partnerships and explore new opportunities across the tourism value chain.
₹3,963 crore invested over the past decade
Over the past decade, Madhya Pradesh has attracted ₹3,963 crore in private tourism investment through the leasing of 91 government land parcels and 12 heritage properties. According to the provided figures, these investments have added 9,608 rooms and generated 38,432 employment opportunities.
The state currently has 18 operational five-star hotels and plans to develop 15 additional five-star hotels by 2027 to expand accommodation capacity and strengthen hospitality services. The Travel Mart reflects Madhya Pradesh’s strategy to position its natural landscapes, historical heritage, spiritual destinations, wildlife and tribal culture as drivers of tourism-led economic development, local employment and community livelihoods.
