On the sidelines of the Madhya Pradesh Travel Mart 2025, a three-day event showcasing the state’s tourism potential, Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav convened a high-profile meeting with prominent investors, hotel industry leaders, film producers, and Bollywood actors at the Kushabhau Thakre Auditorium.The core agenda of this one-on-one brainstorming session was to bolster the state’s tourism infrastructure and promote Madhya Pradesh as a premier destination for film shoots and luxury weddings. Dr. Yadav emphasized that the government is committed to making Madhya Pradesh not just a tourist attraction but also one of the most sought-after platforms for film production and event hosting in the country.High-Profile Film Industry ParticipationThe meeting saw the attendance of celebrated producer Ekta Kapoor, acclaimed actors Gajraj Rao and Raghubir Yadav, as well as representatives from the international film community, including Laura Molina from the Spanish Film Commission and producer Anna Saura. Discussions revolved around transforming Madhya Pradesh’s diverse landscapes into cinematic hotspots.Government Assurance to InvestorsDr. Yadav assured investors of full support from the state, stating that his administration will provide all necessary facilities and incentives to position Madhya Pradesh as a leading center for tourism and creative industries. The event was graced by Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, State Tourism Minister Dharmendra Bhav Singh Lodhi, and Minister Krishna Gaur.Hospitality Powerhouses Explore OpportunitiesThe session also drew major players from the hospitality sector, including Parveen Chander Kumar (EVP, Indian Hotels Company Ltd.), Ram Ola (Jet Serve Aviation), Saubhagya Mohapatra (Atmosphere Core), Aniruddha Kandpal (Postcard Hotels), Vinayak Kalani (Treasure Group), Jitendra Singh (MRVH Resorts), Sumardhwaj Brahmbhatt (The Malwa Club & Resort), Dr. Sushrut Sudhir Babulkar (Serendipity Lakes & Resorts), and Sandeep Khanna and Manoj Singh (Orbit Resorts). They discussed large-scale investments aimed at enhancing accommodation and luxury tourism facilities.Spotlight on Wedding TourismRecognizing the global rise of wedding tourism, specialists from the travel, event management, and luxury planning sectors shared their strategies to brand Madhya Pradesh as an elite wedding destination. Contributors included Naveen Kundu (Tourism Futures), Rakesh Kumar Rana (Yatra.com), Rajan Sehgal (Indian Golf Tourism Association), celebrity chef Manjit Gill, Vikramjeet Sharma (LaFlorence Wedding), and Shruti Singh (Wedding & Travel Journalist), among others.Dr. Yadav concluded the session by reiterating that Madhya Pradesh’s unique blend of heritage, natural beauty, and modern infrastructure can be leveraged to attract both domestic and international visitors. The discussions, held on the sidelines of Madhya Pradesh Travel Mart 2025, marked a pivotal step towards redefining the state’s tourism potential and establishing it as a vibrant crossroads of culture, cinema, and hospitality
