OTM 2025: Asia’s Leading Travel Show Inaugurated by Tourism & Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Global Leaders

The first day of the event saw participation from Industry Leaders belonging to 80+ Countries, along with 600+ Buyers and 2,100+ Exhibitors

Mumbai: The much-anticipated OTM 2025 kicked off today at the world-class Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. OTM emerged as the ultimate hotspot for the Indian travel industry, bringing together exhibitors from over 80 countries and 30 States to showcase their destinations, offerings, and innovation.
The event was inaugurated by Chief Guest Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Hon’ble Minister of Tourism and Culture, Government of India, followed by an impressive panel of esteemed dignitaries, where Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat shared his thoughts on the future of the Indian tourist industry. The session was moderated by Kamiya Jani, Founder of Curly Tales.
This year, OTM saw 2,100+ exhibitors and tourism boards from more than 80 countries and 30 Indian states and union territories with over 40,000 qualified buyers from the travel industry.
OTM is proudly showcasing exclusive participation from several countries that chose the event as their only major travel showcase in the region. These include Cambodia, France, Georgia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Korea, Maldives, Morocco, Peru, the Philippines, Tanzania, the Cayman Islands, Uganda, the USA, Visit Brussels and Visit Sarajevo.
In addition to these exclusive exhibitors, OTM 2025 featured official participation from some of the world’s most sought-after travel destinations, such as Azerbaijan, Egypt, Greece, Fiji, Malaysia, Mauritius, Moscow, Nepal, Peru, Qatar, Sri Lanka, St. Petersburg, Thailand, Pattaya, Sarawak, Tokyo among others.
Hon’ble Minister of Tourism and Culture (Government of India), Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat states “I congratulate Mr. Sanjeev Agarwal and the Fairfest Media team for organizing this impressive event, bringing together tourism boards and participants from across the globe. Maintaining a successful show for over 30 years demonstrates the passion and dedication that has established OTM as one of Asia’s largest travel trade shows. Trade shows like OTM are playing a vital role in meeting India’s growing tourism demand. I commend the Fairfest team for their outstanding work in creating this valuable tourism expo.
Mr. Sanjiv Agarwal, Founder & CEO, Fairfest Media, Organisers of OTM, expressed satisfaction with the day’s success, stating, “The fact that OTM has established itself as Asia’s leading travel show, right here in Mumbai, underscores India’s pivotal role in shaping the future of global tourism.”
The first day of OTM 2025 set the stage for valuable networking, discussions on tourism challenges, and new partnerships to advance the industry.