Rajasthan to Host 6th RDTM and First MTM

Rajasthan is set to host two major B2B networking events this September, with the Federation of Hospitality and Tourism of Rajasthan (FHTR) partnering with the state government to facilitate business connections. The 6th edition of the Rajasthan Domestic Travel Mart (RDTM) will take place in Jaipur from September 17 to 19, 2026, followed by the debut of the Marwar Travel Mart (MTM) in Jodhpur from September 20 to 22. Both marts are centered around the theme: ‘Stories, Journeys, Smiles’.

The RDTM aims to attract around 300 travel agents from across the country, along with over 700 properties and tour companies from Rajasthan. The first Marwar Travel Mart (MTM) is expected to see participation from approximately 125 travel agents from across India, along with around 300 properties.

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To promote the upcoming marts, a roadshow was organized at Narendra Bhawan in Bikaner on August 7, 2026, that witnessed more than 100 stakeholders from the tourism industry. During the roadshow, discussions were held on the vast tourism potential of Rajasthan, with a special focus on establishing Bikaner as a key tourist destination and attracting a larger number of domestic tourists. Deliberations also highlighted the effective use of RDTM and MTM as strong platforms for marketing tourism in the state as well as in Bikaner.

Dr. Nishant Jain (IAS), District Collector and District Magistrate, Bikaner, attended the event as Chief Guest, while Krishna Kumar, Deputy Director, Rajasthan Tourism, Bikaner, was present as Guest of Honour. Former President, FHTR, Kuldeep Singh Chandela; President, FHTR, Surendra S. Shahpura; Senior Vice President, FHTR, Rajendra Singh Pachar; General Manager, Narendra Bhawan, Suresh Kumar S.; Vice President, FHTR, Gyan Prakash; President, RATO and Vice President, FHTR, Mahendra Singh Rathore; Treasurer, FHTR, Rajendra Singh Jodha; and Secretary General, FHTR, Tarun Bansal were also present.

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Ahead of the roadshow, a curtain raiser event for both the marts was also organized on August 5 at ITC Rajputana, Jaipur. The event was organized by the Federation of Hospitality & Tourism of Rajasthan (FHTR) in association with the Department of Tourism, Government of Rajasthan. The Chief Guest on the occasion was Shuchi Tyagi, Secretary, Tourism, Government of Rajasthan, while Rukmani Riar, Commissioner, Tourism, Government of Rajasthan, was the Guest of Honour.

While the official schedule for the marts is finalized, the focus of the roadshow was largely on establishing Bikaner as a premier stop for travelers. This strategy mirrors a broader trend in regional tourism development where individual districts are leveraged to showcase specific cultural and historical assets before the wider market. By treating Jodhpur and Bikaner as distinct hubs, the organizers aim to diversify the state’s appeal beyond the standard tourist circuits, offering agents fresh inventory to sell to domestic visitors.