Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Madhya Pradesh Travel Mart Awards Top Tourism Exhibitors
Madhya Pradesh held a travel event in Bhopal called the Madhya Pradesh Travel Mart.
Several tourism businesses and projects received awards for their displays and presentations.
Tourism Village Dhoba won for its table space and its presentation of Baiga culture and rural life.
Other winners included Kuno Resort, Van Vibe, Bamboo Raj and MP Escapes.
MP Tours and Travelicious MP were recognised for presenting Madhya Pradesh as a travel destination.
The state's tourism pavilion also used technology to show visitors places and experiences they can explore.
It featured an AI character named Mowgli.
Mowgli can talk with visitors and suggest travel plans based on what they want.
Tourism Village Dhoba won first prize for Best Table Space at Madhya Pradesh Travel Mart 2026.
Kuno Resort, Van Vibe and Bamboo Raj won awards for stall design and eco-friendly presentation.
MP Escapes won Best Stall Design for stalls larger than 9 square metres.
MP Tours and Travelicious MP shared first prize for Best Thematic Presentation of Madhya Pradesh.
The MP Tourism Pavilion featured AI avatar Mowgli, which answers visitors' questions and creates tailored itineraries.
- Who
- Tourism Village Dhoba, Kuno Resort, Van Vibe, Bamboo Raj, MP Escapes, MP Tours, Travelicious MP and Tajwar Khan received awards; the MP Tourism Pavilion featured AI avatar Mowgli.
- What
- Tourism businesses and exhibitors won category awards at Madhya Pradesh Travel Mart 2026, where the state pavilion also showcased an interactive AI travel guide.
- When
- Friday, the third day of Madhya Pradesh Travel Mart 2026.
- Where
- Kushabhau Thakre International Convention Centre (Minto Hall), Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- The awards recognised exhibitors in categories including table space, stall design, eco-friendly stalls, thematic presentation and art and craft exhibition.
Traditional tourism experiences
Technology-enabled travel
How visitors explore Madhya Pradesh
Traditional tourism experiences
Tourism Village Dhoba highlights Baiga Tribal culture, traditional cuisine, folk arts and stays with local families.
Technology-enabled travel
The MP Tourism Pavilion uses an interactive AI avatar, Mowgli, to introduce destinations and create customised itineraries.
- Event
- Madhya Pradesh Travel Mart 2026
- Venue
- Kushabhau Thakre International Convention Centre (Minto Hall), Bhopal
- Tourism Village Dhoba
- First prize, Best Table Space
- Kuno Resort
- First prize, Best Stall Design (9 sq m)
- Van Vibe and Bamboo Raj
- First prizes for Best Eco-Friendly Stall and Best Stall Design (6 sq m), respectively
- MP Escapes
- First prize, Best Stall Design (Above 9 sq m)
- AI Mowgli
- Interactive avatar that guides visitors and can generate customised itineraries