India’s premier B2B travel trade show closes with 23% growth in trade visitors, signaling robust industry momentum.

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The event aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a stronger, more inclusive tourism ecosystem, with India’s MICE market projected to grow from USD 49.4 billion in 2024 to USD 103.7 billion by 2030 . Sri Lanka participated as Partner Country, Israel as Feature Country, and Saint Petersburg as Focus Destination, with Delhi as Host State .

Shri Suman Billa, Additional Secretary & Director General, Ministry of Tourism, emphasised: “India has significant potential for MICE. The real challenge is how we bring this growth within a framework of responsibility” . BLTM 2026 also hosted the ICRT Indian Subcontinent Responsible Tourism Awards, recognising sustainability pioneers across the sector.

Sanjiv Agarwal, Chairman & CEO, Fairfest Media, noted: “BLTM’s role is to bring demand together with the right destinations and travel businesses, creating connections that translate into business well beyond the show” . This growing focus on experience-led business events also reflects the wider shift towards heritage-led MICE experiences, where venues themselves are becoming part of the event experience.