WTM Spotlight India Unveiled In New Delhi Ahead Of 2027 Debut

India's growing influence in global tourism took centre stage in New Delhi as RX India officially unveiled WTM Spotlight India, a new business-to-business (B2B) travel marketplace that will make its debut from March 2-4, 2027, at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi.

The announcement was made during the WTM Spotlight India Leadership Gala held at The Oberoi, New Delhi, on June 27, bringing together senior government officials, travel industry leaders, global tourism brands, hospitality partners, travel buyers and members of the media. The event marks the latest addition to the globally recognised World Travel Market (WTM) portfolio and signals RX India's long-term commitment to one of the world's fastest-growing travel markets.

A New Global Platform For India's Travel Industry

Designed as a high-level B2B marketplace, WTM Spotlight India aims to connect international travel suppliers with India's rapidly expanding outbound and inbound travel market. The platform will bring together international destinations, airlines, hospitality brands, travel technology providers, and Indian travel buyers through curated business meetings and networking opportunities.

The launch comes at a time when India's travel sector is witnessing strong growth, driven by rising disposable incomes, improved connectivity and increasing demand for premium, experience-led travel. The country has also emerged as a major outbound tourism market while continuing to attract investment in destinations, infrastructure and tourism development.

The gala was attended by several prominent names from the travel industry, including Anil Parasher, president & CEO, Interglobe Technology Quotient; Sandeep Marwah, chancellor, AAFT and founder & chancellor, Marwah Studio and Film City; Hemant Mehendiratta, managing director, One Rep Global; Isha Goyal, ED and CEO, SITC Travels; and Kanwar Deep Singh, founder & president, Travel Bullz.

The evening's guest of honour was Shri Suman Billa, IAS, additional secretary and director general of tourism, government of India, who highlighted the country's expanding role in global tourism.

Speaking at the event, Suman Billa said, "India's travel and tourism sector is at an inflexion point, with rising outbound and inbound demand creating significant opportunities for global partnership and investment. The ministry welcomes platforms like WTM Spotlight India that bring global expertise and commercial focus to this growth, strengthening India's position on the global tourism map."

His remarks reflected the government's focus on encouraging international collaborations as India's tourism economy continues to expand.

RX India Sees India At The Centre Of Global Travel Growth

According to RX India, WTM Spotlight India is intended to be much more than a traditional trade exhibition. The company said the platform will focus on creating meaningful business connections while supporting destination development and international partnerships.

Umang Gupta, country head, RX India, said, “India stands at the centre of one of the most exciting growth stories in global travel. It is not only one of the fastest-growing markets but also an increasingly attractive destination for global tourism, innovation and investment. Rising disposable income, evolving traveller preferences, and strong government support are creating unprecedented global opportunities for the industry.

Against this backdrop, the launch of WTM Spotlight India marks an important milestone. India's travel market is entering a new phase - more diverse, more premium, and more globally connected than ever before. Backed by the global strength and legacy of the World Travel Market portfolio, we are bringing the right global partners while supporting the growing opportunity for destination development.”

He added that WTM Spotlight India is more than an exhibition; it is a high-value business platform designed to facilitate meaningful connections, unlock new opportunities, and strengthen partnerships across the global travel ecosystem.

“We are anchoring the world’s most powerful travel network right here on Indian soil, creating a platform that reflects the scale of India's ambition and its growing influence on global tourism.

And with that, we step into the future with WTM, leverage its reach and unlock the true value of India’s tourism potential,” he concluded.

What To Expect In 2027

The inaugural edition of WTM Spotlight India will take place from March 2-4, 2027, at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi. Built around a curated buyer model and data-led insights, the event aims to facilitate high-value meetings between international tourism businesses and India's leading travel buyers.

In the lead-up to the launch, RX India said it will continue engaging with destinations, travel brands and buyers to build a platform that supports the next phase of international tourism growth and strengthens India's position as a key player in the global travel industry.

WTM Spotlight India joins the World Travel Market portfolio, which includes World Travel Market London, Arabian Travel Market, WTM Africa and WTM Latin America, extending the brand's global footprint into South Asia.

FAQs

Q1. What is WTM Spotlight India?

WTM Spotlight India is a new business-to-business (B2B) travel marketplace launched by RX India to connect global tourism businesses with India's growing travel industry.

Q2. When will WTM Spotlight India take place?

The inaugural edition is scheduled from March 2 to 4, 2027.

Q3. Where will WTM Spotlight India be held?

The event will take place at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi.

Q4. Who is organising WTM Spotlight India?

The event is being organised by RX India, part of the globally recognised World Travel Market portfolio.

Q5. Who will participate in WTM Spotlight India?

The event will bring together international destinations, airlines, hotels, travel technology companies, tourism boards, travel buyers and other industry stakeholders.