Moscow is set to make a grand impression at the OTM International Tourism Exhibition in Mumbai from January 30 to February 1, 2025. Over three days, the Russian capital will showcase its finest offerings in cultural, leisure, and business tourism, engaging Indian travel enthusiasts and industry stakeholders.The Moscow stand will host over 500 business meetings, facilitating collaboration between Moscow’s tourism representatives and Indian counterparts. Key projects to be highlighted include the Moscow Tea Time Project, which revives the city’s tea traditions, the Moscow Estates Festival—a cultural event attracting over 100,000 visitors annually, the Moscow Gastronomy Project, the City of Discoveries educational initiative, and the RUSSPASS travel planning service.A major highlight is the Moscow+ Project, which promotes cross-regional tourism in partnership with the Tyumen region’s Visit Tyumen initiative. Moscow will also exhibit its export potential through partnerships with Russia’s Ministry of Economic Development and other organizations, showcasing Discover Russia and Made in Moscow brands.Visitors can explore Moscow’s iconic attractions, including the VDNH Complex, blending Soviet-era architecture with interactive museums, and Moskino Cinema Park, which is drawing interest from the Indian film industry as a potential filming destination. Additionally, leading tour operators such as Headed Goose, Tari Tour, Volshebny Tour, FUN & SUN, INTOURIST, and Academservice, alongside hotels like Swissôtel Krasnye Holmy, VEGA Hotel & Convention Center, and Izmailovo Hotel Complex, will present curated travel services for Indian tourists.Ahead of the exhibition, on January 28, the Moscow Business Mission will bring together prominent Moscow tourism stakeholders and 80 Indian tour operators for networking and collaboration. A special reception on January 29 will welcome Indian partners, with notable officials like Ivan Fetisov, Consul General of Russia in Mumbai, and Evgeny Kozlov, Chairman of the Moscow City Tourism Committee, in attendance.India remains a key market for Moscow’s tourism efforts, with the city actively participating in Indian events like BLTM, SATTE, and MILT Congress to strengthen cultural and economic ties. Initiatives such as familiarization trips, business missions, and B2B negotiations aim to boost leisure and MICE tourism between the two regions.OTM 2025, one of Asia’s leading travel trade shows, will feature over 1,600 exhibitors from 60+ countries. Moscow’s presence at the event underscores its commitment to becoming a preferred destination for Indian travelers by blending history, modern attractions, and strategic partnerships.Visit the Moscow stand at OTM Mumbai from January 30 to February 1, 2025, to experience the best of what the Russian capital has to offer.
