RDTM 2026 Brings Rajasthan’s Tourism Stakeholders Together as B2B Meetings Get Underway
The sixth edition of the Rajasthan Domestic Travel Mart (RDTM) 2026 entered its second day with the formal inauguration of the exhibition at the B.M. Birla Convention Centre, Jaipur. Held under the theme ‘Stories, Journeys, Smiles: One State, Two Marts, Endless Opportunities’, the mart has brought together travel trade professionals from across India with tourism and hospitality stakeholders from Rajasthan.
Chief Secretary, Government of Rajasthan, V. Srinivas, inaugurated the exhibition as Chief Guest by cutting the ribbon and lighting the ceremonial lamp. He subsequently visited the exhibition area and interacted with exhibitors, gaining insights into the state’s tourism products, hospitality offerings and emerging travel experiences.
Secretary Tourism, Government of Rajasthan, Shuchi Tyagi, Commissioner, Rajasthan Tourism, Rukmani Riar, senior tourism officials, representatives of FHTR, hospitality stakeholders and industry representatives were present at the inauguration.
Speaking on the occasion, Chief Secretary V. Srinivas said the participation of travel trade, hotels, heritage properties and other tourism stakeholders from across the country reflects the growing importance of domestic tourism. He noted that the exhibition is presenting a diverse range of offerings, including hospitality, technology, Palace on Wheels, caravans, innovation and sustainable tourism.
He also highlighted the potential of caravans to make long-distance journeys within Rajasthan more convenient and comfortable for tourists, adding that the government is looking at new innovations to enhance the domestic tourist experience.
Sawai Padmanabh Singh, a member of the erstwhile Royal Family of Jaipur, also visited the RDTM exhibition and interacted with participants.
Focus on Experiential and Year-Round Tourism
Secretary Tourism Shuchi Tyagi highlighted the changing preferences of domestic travellers, with visitors increasingly looking beyond conventional tourist circuits towards authentic and experience-led journeys.
She said Rajasthan has significant potential across segments such as weddings, rural tourism, wildlife, eco-tourism, wellness, adventure, spiritual tourism, monsoon travel and MICE. The state’s tourism strategy is focused on developing Rajasthan as a year-round destination while promoting lesser-known destinations, emerging circuits and local experiences.
According to Tyagi, expanding tourism beyond established destinations can help increase visitor length of stay while spreading the economic benefits of tourism among local communities, artisans, entrepreneurs, homestay operators, guides and other stakeholders.
Commissioner, Rajasthan Tourism, Rukmani Riar said RDTM 2026 is aimed at strengthening domestic tourism and generating new business opportunities for tourism stakeholders, particularly in the context of the prevailing geopolitical environment.
She also highlighted the initiative of taking RDTM to different districts of Rajasthan to showcase lesser-known destinations and local tourism products. As part of the current edition, delegates are being introduced to different facets of the state through curated experiences, including the architecture of Amer Fort, Rajasthan’s sporting heritage through polo, and handicrafts showcased by Rajeevika artisans.
Expanding Opportunities for Wedding and MICE Tourism
President, FHTR, Surendra Singh Shahpura, described RDTM as a significant platform for Rajasthan’s tourism industry and highlighted the growing opportunities in wedding and MICE tourism.
For the first time, wedding planners from across the country have been invited to participate in the mart. FHTR has also been entrusted with organising the first Marwar Travel Mart, creating another platform to promote the tourism potential of the region.
Shahpura also underlined the importance of connecting rural areas with tourism in line with Rajasthan’s tourism policy, with the potential to generate greater opportunities for investment and employment.
B2B Meetings Connect Buyers and Sellers
The exhibition has also set the stage for two days of pre-scheduled B2B meetings between registered buyers and sellers. Buyers are meeting exhibitors at their respective booths to explore Rajasthan’s accommodation, destination, experiential tourism and other hospitality offerings and discuss potential business collaborations.
RDTM 2026 has brought together a broad cross-section of the travel industry, including hoteliers, heritage and luxury properties, experiential tourism operators, travel agents, tour operators, wedding planners, event managers, airlines, tourism boards, policymakers, media and social media influencers.
Around 300 travel agents from across India and more than 700 properties and tour companies from Rajasthan are participating across nearly 160 pavilions.
A new dimension this year is the participation of the events and wedding industry, providing an additional platform to promote Rajasthan’s art, culture, heritage and cuisine, particularly from lesser-known destinations.
The exhibition will remain open until 19 September, with the exhibition opening to the general public on the final day.
RDTM 2026 is being organised by the Federation of Hospitality and Tourism of Rajasthan (FHTR) in collaboration with the Department of Tourism, Government of Rajasthan. The event has received support from tourism and hospitality associations including HRAR, RATO, IHHA, IATO and ADTOI, among other national tourism organisations.
The CREDAI Tourism Wing has also joined this year’s edition, contributing to initiatives aimed at supporting tourism development.
With its focus on business networking, emerging destinations and experiential tourism, RDTM 2026 seeks to strengthen Rajasthan’s position in the domestic travel market while creating new opportunities for tourism and hospitality stakeholders across the state.
