Telangana Tourism showcases state heritage and culture at WTM London 2026
The state aims to attract international visitors and tourism investments through various business meetings and destination presentations in the United Kingdom.
Telangana Tourism showcased the state's cultural, spiritual, and natural attractions at the World Travel Market (WTM) London 2026, according to The Hindu. Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat inaugurated the Telangana Tourism Pavilion at the three-day exhibition held at ExCeL London from November 3 to 5.
The pavilion highlighted several locations, including the Charminar, Golconda Fort, Ramappa Temple, Warangal Fort, and Thousand Pillar Temple. Other featured sites include Nagarjunasagar, Buddhavanam, Ananthagiri Hills, Laknavaram Lake, Bogatha Waterfalls, and the Kaleshwaram region.
The state is also promoting Hyderabad as a global hub for medical tourism, gastronomy, shopping, entertainment, heritage tourism, and Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE).
An official said the delegation is conducting networking sessions, destination presentations, and business-to-business meetings with airlines, hospitality groups, travel agents, and potential investors. These efforts seek to build strategic partnerships in European and United Kingdom markets.
The state intends to promote lesser-known destinations and create customised tourism circuits. Officials added that they are exploring international collaborations regarding nature-based, spiritual, cultural, and experiential tourism.