Suryaa Telangana Desk: The Telangana Tourism Department has established a pavilion at the World Travel Market (WTM) in London, held at ExCeL London. The three-day international tourism exhibition, scheduled from November 3 to 5, was inaugurated by Union Minister for Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. Rajya Sabha member Sudha Murty attended the event as a guest of honor.
The pavilion aims to introduce Telangana’s culture and historical significance to international tourists, global tour operators, and investors. Attendees at the event included Special Secretary of the Finance Department Shikta Patnaik (IAS), Director of Tourism L. Ranjith Naik (IFS), Assistant Director Om Prakash, and TGIDC General Manager N. Manvi Jagan, alongside other officials and international tourism representatives.
The pavilion features displays and digital presentations highlighting UNESCO-recognized sites such as the Ramappa Temple, Warangal Fort, Thousand Pillar Temple, Golconda Fort, and Charminar. Spiritual and Buddhist sites, including Nagarjunasagar, Buddhavanam, and Kaleshwaram, are also being showcased.
Additionally, the exhibition highlights eco-tourism locations such as Laknavaram Lake, Bogatha Waterfalls, Ananthagiri Hills, and wildlife sanctuaries. The stall also displays traditional handlooms, handicrafts, and Telangana’s food culture. Furthermore, the presentation positions Hyderabad as a hub for MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions), medical tourism, entertainment, and shopping. Officials expressed that the exhibition is expected to contribute to placing Telangana on the international tourism map.
