The Global Association of Events & Hospitality Professionals (GAEHP) proudly concluded its Mega Chhattisgarh FAM Tour 2026 in association with the Chhattisgarh Tourism Board, successfully showcasing the state’s rich tourism potential to leading travel professionals from across India.
Held from 14th to 18th July 2026, the five-day initiative brought together a carefully curated delegation of travel agents, tour operators, MICE professionals, destination promoters, and hospitality leaders from different parts of the country. The objective was to provide participants with firsthand destination knowledge while strengthening business relationships and promoting Chhattisgarh as one of India’s fastest-growing tourism destinations.
Grand B2B Tourism Conclave & Networking Session
The program commenced with the Chhattisgarh Tourism B2B Conclave & Networking Session in Raipur, where over 50 leading travel buyers from across India interacted with more than 100 local travel agents, hoteliers, tourism stakeholders, and hospitality partners.
The conclave served as an excellent platform for meaningful business discussions, destination presentations, networking opportunities, and future collaborations. Participants explored new business avenues while gaining deeper insights into Chhattisgarh’s tourism offerings, hospitality infrastructure, and emerging travel experiences.
Several renowned tourism organizations, hotels, resorts, destination management companies, and travel brands participated in the networking session, making it one of the most impactful B2B tourism gatherings in the region.
Exploring the Untouched Beauty of Chhattisgarh
Following the conclave, delegates embarked on an immersive familiarization journey across North and South Chhattisgarh, experiencing the state’s unique blend of nature, heritage, culture, spirituality, tribal traditions, and adventure tourism.
The itinerary covered some of Chhattisgarh’s most iconic attractions, including:
- Chitrakote Waterfalls – India’s widest waterfall
- Tirathgarh Waterfalls
- Kanger Valley National Park
- Kutumsar Caves
- Maa Danteshwari Temple
- Kanker Palace
- Bastar Palace
- Ancient temples of Barsur
- Tribal villages and artisan clusters
- Kosa Silk Centre
- Local handicraft markets
- Eco-tourism experiences and cultural interactions
The delegation also experienced Chhattisgarh’s renowned hospitality by staying at premium tourism properties, including Dhankul Ethnic Resort, Kondagaon and Dandami Luxury Resort, Chitrakote, offering members an authentic blend of comfort and local culture.
Strengthening Tourism Partnerships
Beyond destination exposure, the FAM Tour focused on creating long-term business opportunities between travel professionals and local tourism stakeholders.
Delegates interacted closely with hotel owners, resort operators, destination management companies, tourism officials, transport providers, artisans, and local entrepreneurs, opening doors for future collaborations and tourism promotion.
The initiative reinforced GAEHP’s commitment to creating meaningful industry connections while enabling its members to confidently market Chhattisgarh as a promising leisure, cultural, eco-tourism, adventure, and MICE destination.
Leadership Presence
The inaugural conclave was graced by several distinguished dignitaries from the Government of Chhattisgarh and the tourism industry. Their presence highlighted the state’s commitment to strengthening tourism partnerships and promoting Chhattisgarh on the national tourism map.
Senior officials from the Chhattisgarh Tourism Board, industry leaders, hospitality partners, and tourism stakeholders actively participated throughout the program, making the initiative a remarkable success.
A Milestone for GAEHP
The Mega Chhattisgarh FAM Tour marked another significant milestone in GAEHP’s mission to promote emerging destinations through experiential learning, strategic networking, and collaborative tourism initiatives.
By bringing together industry professionals from across India, the association continues to create opportunities that benefit destinations, tourism stakeholders, and travel businesses alike.
Gratitude
GAEHP extends its heartfelt gratitude to the Chhattisgarh Tourism Board, its leadership, tourism officials, hospitality partners, participating organizations, local stakeholders, and every member who contributed to making the Chhattisgarh Tourism Conclave & Mega FAM Tour 2026 an outstanding success.
This successful collaboration stands as a testament to the shared vision of promoting sustainable tourism, strengthening industry partnerships, and showcasing the incredible tourism potential of Chhattisgarh to the national travel fraternity.
GAEHP remains committed to connecting the travel and hospitality industry, promoting emerging destinations, and creating impactful platforms that inspire collaboration, business growth, and tourism excellence.
