The 32nd edition of SATTE 2025, South Asia’s leading travel and tourism expo, opened today at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, bringing together key industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders. The event was inaugurated by Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Hon’ble Minister of Tourism & Culture, Government of India, alongside Smt. V. Vidyavathi, Tourism Secretary, Government of India.
With the theme “Tourism 2025: Fostering Global Collaboration for Mutual Growth,” the exhibition highlights India’s expanding tourism market, the rise of MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions) tourism, and the government’s initiatives to develop 40 new destinations. Shri Shekhawat emphasized the sector’s 24% projected CAGR growth, increasing investments in tourism infrastructure, and the nation’s evolving position as a global tourism hub.
SATTE 2025 features 2,000+ exhibitors, 50+ participating countries, and 28 state tourism boards, making it a key platform for networking and business collaborations. The Atithi buyer-seller meet, in partnership with SEPC, hosts 250 international buyers, while the Indian Ports Authority promotes Cruise Bharat Mission, unlocking new cruise tourism opportunities.
Prominent international destinations include Malaysia, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Greece, Bhutan, Uzbekistan, Thailand, and more, while leading Indian states such as Gujarat, Rajasthan, Odisha, Karnataka, and Punjab showcase their tourism potential.
The event’s business sessions featured industry experts discussing:
✅ MICE Tourism – India’s market projected to hit $10.5 billion by 2030
✅ Tourism Vision 2047 – Long-term strategies for India’s tourism evolution
✅ State Tourism Growth – Policies and partnerships driving regional tourism
✅ Wedding Tourism Boom – India’s ₹5 lakh crore ($67 billion) wedding industry
With engaging sessions, SHAKTI & SATTE Awards, and initiatives promoting sustainable and digital tourism, SATTE 2025 continues to be a catalyst for shaping the future of travel and hospitality in South Asia.
As the exhibition unfolds, it reinforces its position as the ultimate platform for industry collaboration, innovation, and growth.
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