The Directorate of Tourism, Government of Maharashtra, successfully hosted the Maharashtra Tourism Roadshow today at the Grand Ballroom, Radisson Blu Hotel, Dwarka, New Delhi. The event attracted an impressive turnout, featuring active participation from Delhi’s travel trade, media representatives, and travel influencers, highlighting growing interest in Maharashtra as a key domestic destination.
Maharashtra Delegation Showcases Tourism Diversity
The Maharashtra delegation was led by Shri Santosh Jadhav, Joint Director (DoT), Shri Chandrashekhar Jaiswal, General Manager, Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC), and Shri Vijay Jadhav, Deputy Director, DoT. The team brought together a wide range of tourism stakeholders, including hoteliers, tour operators, heritage site managers, adventure providers, and destination management experts, to present its rich and diverse tourism offerings.
The roadshow featured cultural performances that captured the essence of its heritage, followed by presentations on the state’s tourism segments:
- Heritage forts and historical sites
- Wildlife sanctuaries and national parks
- Coastal and beach destinations
- Spiritual circuits and pilgrimage centers
- Experiential and adventure tourism opportunities
These presentations were complemented by productive B2B interactions, allowing Indian tourism stakeholders to engage directly with Delhi-based travel trade professionals and explore opportunities for collaboration.
Networking and Business Engagement
The program concluded with a networking dinner, providing a platform for continued dialogue, relationship building, and potential business agreements. The event fostered meaningful partnerships between its tourism industry and domestic travel trade, reinforcing the state’s positioning as a preferred travel destination for a wide spectrum of travelers.
Leadership Speaks on Strategic Engagement
Shri Santosh Jadhav, Joint Director, DoT, emphasized the importance of Delhi as a strategic source market: “Delhi remains one of our key source markets, and this roadshow is a significant step towards strengthening our engagement with the travel trade. It offers a diverse range of experiences, from heritage forts and spiritual circuits to wildlife, beaches, and urban tourism, and we are keen to work closely with our partners to promote these offerings more effectively.”
Shri Chandrashekhar Jaiswal, General Manager, MTDC, added: “Through such focused roadshows, we aim to create direct connections between Maharashtra’s tourism stakeholders and the travel trade fraternity. The enthusiastic participation today reflects the growing interest in Maharashtra as a year-round destination, and we look forward to translating these interactions into strong business collaborations.”
Shri Vijay Jadhav, Deputy Director, DoT, stated: “Our objective is to continuously engage with key domestic markets and showcase the evolving tourism landscape of Maharashtra. The encouraging response from travel trade, media, and influencers today reinforces our commitment to positioning India as a preferred destination for diverse traveler segments.”
Strengthening Domestic Tourism Outreach
The Maharashtra Tourism Roadshow in Delhi highlighted the state’s ongoing initiatives to enhance destination visibility, strengthen industry partnerships, and expand domestic outreach. By connecting directly with travel trade professionals, media, and influencers, the state aims to promote Maharashtra as a vibrant, year-round destination catering to heritage enthusiasts, adventure seekers, spiritual travelers, and urban tourists alike.
The success of the event underscores Maharashtra Tourism’s commitment to building long-term collaborations with key stakeholders across India, ensuring that the state remains a top-of-mind destination for domestic travelers.
