RX has launched WTM Spotlight India, a new B2B travel marketplace aimed at connecting global travel suppliers with India’s growing international travel market.
The inaugural edition will be held from March 2 to 4, 2027, at Yashobhoomi. The event will bring together international destinations, travel brands, airlines, technology providers and Indian travel buyers.
WTM Spotlight India will follow a curated buyer model, focusing on targeted engagement and data-led insights to facilitate relevant business meetings and partnerships.
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 is designed to bring structure, clarity and commercial focus to that growth, enabling the industry to connect with the right partners and unlock long-term opportunity.”
India’s travel market is expanding, driven by rising incomes, improved connectivity and growing demand for premium and experience-led travel. Emerging cities are also contributing to new opportunities across both outbound and inbound tourism.
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.”
The platform will feature a curated buyer ecosystem, an Intelligence Hub for market insights, an executive forum titled “The Exchange,” and “WTM Immerse,” showcasing experiential travel offerings. Content and insights will also be extended through WTM TV.
WTM Spotlight India forms part of the broader World Travel Market portfolio, which includes events in London, Africa and Latin America, marking its expansion into South Asia.
