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Telangana Tourism showcases heritage and culture at WTM London 2026

The state aims to attract international tourists and investments by highlighting spiritual, natural, and cultural destinations at a three-day exhibition in the United Kingdom.

Telangana Tourism presented the state's cultural, spiritual, and natural attractions at the World Travel Market (WTM) London 2026, according to The Hindu. The three-day international exhibition is being held at ExCeL London from November 3 to 5.

Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat inaugurated the Telangana Tourism Pavilion. The showcase includes sites such as the Ramappa Temple, Warangal Fort, Thousand Pillar Temple, Golconda Fort, Charminar, and Nagarjunasagar.

Other highlighted locations include Buddhavanam, Ananthagiri Hills, Laknavaram Lake, Bogatha Waterfalls, and the Kaleshwaram region. The pavilion also promotes Hyderabad as a hub for medical tourism, gastronomy, shopping, entertainment, and Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE).

An official said the delegation is conducting business-to-business meetings and networking sessions with airlines, hospitality groups, travel agents, and potential investors. These efforts seek to build strategic partnerships in European and United Kingdom markets.

The state is also working to promote lesser-known destinations and create customised tourism circuits. These initiatives aim to explore international collaborations in nature-based, spiritual, and experiential tourism.

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