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The Rajasthan Domestic Travel Mart (RDTM), to be held in Jaipur from 13-15 September this year, aims to showcase Rajasthan’s capabilities in hosting Weddings, Incentives, Conferences, and Events (WICE) as its theme for the latest edition.
Surbhi Sharma
The 4th edition of the Rajasthan Domestic Travel Mart (RDTM) will be held at the BM Birla Convention Centre in Jaipur from 13 to 15 September this year. The Federation of Hospitality and Tourism of Rajasthan (FHTR) will host the event in collaboration with the Department of Tourism, Rajasthan. Themed ‘Weddings, Incentives, Conferences, and Events (WICE)’, the event aims to showcase Rajasthan’s capabilities in hosting weddings, incentives, conferences, and events and promises to be a significant gathering for stakeholders in the domestic travel and tourism industry.
The FHTR delegation, led by its President Kuldeep Singh Chandela, met Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Minister of Culture and Tourism, Government of India, and Diya Kumari, Deputy Chief Minister, Rajasthan, to invite them for the RDTM’s inaugural function on 13 September. During the three-day event, more than 200 stalls will showcase about 600 properties. Approximately 1,300 buyers and 7,000 visitors are expected to attend the event. Chandela said that during the meeting with the Union minister and the Deputy Chief Minister, discussions were held on key issues, such as GST, visa-on-arrival for European tourists, direct international flights from Europe to Jaipur, and the management of historical monuments. The FHTR delegation included Senior Vice President Surendra Singh Shahpura and Secretary General CA Virendra Singh, besides Tarun Bansal, President, HRAR; Mohan Singh Mertia, Secretary, RATO and Ranvijay Singh, Secretary, HRAR.
RDTM 2024 is a joint venture initiative by key industry bodies, including the Hotels and Restaurants Association of Rajasthan (HRAR), Indian Heritage Hotels Association (IHHA), Rajasthan Association of Tour Operators (RATO), Jodhana Hotels and Restaurants Association (JARA), and the Association of Domestic Tour Operators of India (ADTOI). It offers a prime platform for tour operators, hoteliers, wedding planners, and event managers to explore and showcase Rajasthan’s unique offerings. Attendees will benefit from
extensive networking opportunities with national buyers, hospitality brands, and tourism professionals, as it will provide a platform for networking, exploring new opportunities, and discussing the latest trends in tourism.
The event will provide stakeholders with a platform to showcase products across various tourism sectors, including heritage, adventure, wildlife, pilgrimage, weddings, eco-tourism, and village tourism. The event will also feature B2B meetings, promoting business opportunities and networking, aiming to establish Rajasthan as a premier wedding destination and boost tourism in the state.
