ENA Sectors 2025-11-12 18:49:55 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Gangtok, Nov 12 (KNN)</strong> The Ministry of Tourism will host the 13th International Tourism Mart (ITM) for the North Eastern Region from 13 16 November 2025 in Gangtok, Sikkim.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The International Tourism Mart seeks to highlight the regions natural landscapes, cultural heritage, and adventure tourism opportunities while advancing sustainable and inclusive tourism growth.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Hosting the event in Sikkim holds particular significance, as the state is widely recognised for its sustainable tourism practices, organic farming initiatives, and environmentally responsible community-led development.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The 2025 edition aligns with the Ministrys Travel for Life initiative, which promotes responsible and eco-friendly travel.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The Mart is expected to see participation from representatives of 19 countries, including Spain, Thailand, France, Russia, Germany, and Vietnam.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">It will bring together 39 international tour operators, five international influencers, 50 domestic buyers, 20 domestic influencers and travel media, and 91 domestic sellers.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The four-day event will feature B2B meetings, panel discussions, product presentations, and technical sessions focused on collaboration across tourism sectors.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Key discussion themes include cinematic tourism, homestays, youth entrepreneurship, digital innovation, sustainability, and adventure tourism.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><em><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></em></span></p> 44055 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/13th-international-tourism-mart-in-sikkim-to-draw-participants-from-19-countries 2025-11-12 18:49:55 knnindia.co.in