New Delhi, Nov 3 Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Tuesday held a bilateral meeting with his British counterpart on the sidelines of the World Travel Market (WTM) in London, and the two sides discussed ways to bolster cooperation and cultural tourism.
WTM London — one of the world’s premier travel and tourism events — is being held at Excel London from November 3 to 5.
Shekhawat also inaugurated the Incredible India pavilion at WTM 2026, alongside Stephanie Peacock, the UK’s Minister for Tourism.
“The pavilion showcases India’s extraordinary tourism diversity, rich cultural heritage, vibrant traditions and world-class travel experiences to the global tourism community.
“Looking forward to strengthening India-UK tourism cooperation and forging new partnerships to position Bharat as a leading global tourism destination. Incredible India. Beyond the Expected,” Shekhawat said in a post on X.
In a separate post, he said, “Held a bilateral meeting with Ms. Stephanie Peacock MP, UK Minister for Sport, Tourism, Place and Digital Government, on the sidelines of World Travel Market 2026 in London.”
“We discussed strengthening India-UK tourism cooperation, enhancing connectivity, promoting heritage and cultural tourism, and creating new opportunities for collaboration between our tourism industries. India and the United Kingdom share strong people-to-people connections, providing a solid foundation for further expanding tourism exchanges,” the Union minister said.
(PTI News)
