The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, in association with the Government of Sikkim, will host the 13th International Tourism Mart (ITM) at Pangthang SAP Ground, Gangtok, from November 13 to 16, 2025.
The prestigious event's objective is to showcase the exclusive tourism potential of India’s North-Eastern Region on the global stage. This year’s edition will witness participation from 20 countries, along with the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh and Tourism Ministers from all the North-Eastern States.
The programme will also be attended by Union Minister of Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, senior officials from the Ministry of Tourism, and representatives of the Government of India. Chief Minister of Sikkim, Prem Singh Tamang, will be the Chief Guest at the opening session, scheduled for 6:00 PM on November 14, 2025.
Around 300–400 participants are anticipated to attend, including international and domestic tour operators, hoteliers, homestay owners, tourism service providers, influencers, media representatives, and opinion leaders.
The four-day programme will feature presentations by North Eastern States, panel discussions, B2B meetings, and the North East Bazaar, which will show the region’s diverse culture, heritage, handicrafts, and cuisines. Cultural evenings and technical tours will also be organized to offer delegates with first-hand experience of Sikkim’s rich tourism offerings.
Dissimilar to open tourism fairs, ITM is a closed B2B event curated explicitly for invited delegates by the Ministry of Tourism. Around 100–120 international and national delegates are invited to interact and explore business opportunities with tourism stakeholders from the North East.
The NortheastBazaar will serve as a vibrant platform for artisans, entrepreneurs, and local producers to promote traditional crafts, handlooms, and indigenous products—offering valuable marketing exposure and business linkages. Two major cultural showcases will be the best part of the artistic vibrancy of the region: a State Cultural Show by Sikkim and a Northeast Cultural Show curated by the Ministry of Tourism, to be presented during the inaugural and closing ceremonies. Kaziranga, Assam, hosted the previous edition of ITM, while Sikkim last hosted the event at Saramsa Garden, Gangtok, in 2015.
