Global events and exhibitions leader RX has announced the launch of WTM Spotlight India, a new, high-level B2B marketplace designed to connect global travel suppliers with India’s rapidly expanding international travel market.

Taking place from 2-4 March 2027 at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi, the inaugural edition is designed to deliver real commercial outcomes by bringing together international destinations, travel brands, airlines, technology providers, and India’s most influential travel buyers. Unlike traditional trade shows, WTM Spotlight India is built around a curated buyer model, targeted market focus, and data-led insights, ensuring high-value meetings, relevant partnerships, and a measurable return on participation.

Jonathan Heastie, Portfolio Director of Travel at RX, said: “WTM Spotlight India represents a strategic evolution of the World Travel Market portfolio. India is no longer just a high-growth market. It is becoming a defining force in global travel. This platform brings structure, clarity, and commercial focus to that growth. It enables the industry to connect with the right partners and unlock long-term opportunities.”

India’s travel sector is expanding rapidly, driven by rising incomes, increased connectivity, and a greater appetite for premium and experiential travel. As travellers adopt a broader global perspective and become more discerning in their choices, India is emerging as one of the most significant markets for international tourism and collaborations.

Simultaneously, new cities and regions nationwide are gaining prominence, presenting additional opportunities for outbound journeys, inbound tourism, destination growth, and sustainable investment.

Umang Gupta, Country Head, RX India, added: “India’s travel market is entering a new phase – more diverse, more premium, and increasingly driven by emerging cities beyond the metros. What the industry needs now is not more access, but better focus. WTM Spotlight India has been built to deliver exactly that – connecting global travel partners with verified Indian buyers, while also supporting the growing opportunity for inbound travel and destination development across these markets.”

WTM Spotlight India was designed to reflect this shift. Its focused, high-quality marketplace model offers:

• A curated, tiered buyer ecosystem prioritising verified decision-makers
• A targeted approach aligning destinations with real travel demand
• An Intelligence Hub delivering insight into India’s impact on travel trends
• The Exchange, an executive-level forum for industry leaders
• WTM Immerse, showcasing experiential and high-value travel
• Integrated content and broadcast through WTM TV, extending insights beyond the event The event offers industry insights based on real market behaviour, providing access to data typically unavailable through conventional means.

WTM Spotlight India is part of the globally recognised World Travel Market portfolio. The group includes World Travel Market London, Arabian Travel Market, WTM Africa, and WTM Latin America. WTM Spotlight India marks the portfolio’s expansion into South Asia.

By combining global reach with a focused, India-specific approach, WTM Spotlight India aims to establish itself as the leading marketplace for international travel partnerships, connecting the right buyers and suppliers and shaping the next phase of global tourism growth.