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The 14th International Tourism Mart (ITM) opened on 29 October 2026 in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, marking the first time the event returns to the town in 13 years since its second edition in 2013. The inaugural programme was attended by Union Tourism and Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Minister of State Suresh Gopi, and Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, and included the launch of the North East Bazaar and cultural performances.
The three-day event, organised by the Union Ministry of Tourism with the Arunachal Pradesh government and other North Eastern states, brings together over 200 domestic and international tourism stakeholders. It features destination presentations by eight North Eastern states, business-to-business sessions on 30 October, technical discussions on live events and access to restricted areas, and familiarisation tours starting from Guwahati on 1 November. Delegates will visit Tawang Monastery, Jaswant Garh War Memorial, Jang Waterfall, Urgelling Gompa and Pankang Teng Tso Lake.
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