{
  "id": 13325960,
  "title": "MP Travel Mart 2026 In Bhopal: Dhoba Tourism Village, Kuno Resort, Van Vibe Win Top Awards; AI Mowgli Draws Attention",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/mp-travel-mart-2026-in-bhopal-dhoba-tourism-village-kuno-resort-van",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-10T04:11:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/bhopal/mp-travel-mart-2026-in-bhopal-dhoba-tourism-village-kuno-resort-van-vibe-win-top-awards-ai-mowgli-draws-attention"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On the third day of Madhya Pradesh Travel Mart (MPTM 2026), held at the Kushabhau Thakre International Convention Centre (Minto Hall) in Bhopal, tourism initiatives Dhoba Tourism Village, Kuno Resort, Van Vibe, Bamboo Raj, and MP Escapes emerged as top winners in their respective categories.\n\nDhoba Tourism Village claimed first prize in the Best Table Space category, offering visitors an authentic glimpse into Baiga Tribal culture, culinary delights, traditional arts, and rural living. Tourists can choose to reside with local families, immersing themselves in tribal traditions while enjoying nature's embrace.\n\nKuno Resort earned accolades for Best Stall Design (9 sq m), while Van Vibe and Bamboo Raj were recognized for their eco-friendly stalling efforts, securing first prize in Best Eco-Friendly Stall and Best Stall Design (6 sq m), respectively. MP Escapes took the top spot in the Best Stall Design (Above 9 sq m) category.\n\nFurthermore, MP Tours and Travelicious MP secured the first prize for presenting Madhya Pradesh's unique theme, and Tajwar Khan, known for Zari Zardozi, won the Best Art and Craft Exhibition award.\n\nBeyond the competition, the MP Tourism Pavilion utilized advanced technology to showcase Madhya Pradesh's historical monuments, vibrant culture, picturesque landscapes, wildlife sanctuaries, and a variety of travel experiences. A standout feature of the pavilion was an AI-driven digital initiative, featuring an interactive AI avatar named Mowgli.\n\nMowgli engages visitors through interactive dialogue, guiding them towards Madhya Pradesh's tourist hotspots, local experiences, and personalized travel plans. This AI avatar can also create customized itineraries tailored to each visitor's unique preferences and requirements.",
  "summary": "Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Tourism Village Dhoba, Kuno Resort, Van Vibe, Bamboo Raj and MP Escapes bagged top honours in various categories at the Kushabhau Thakre International Convention Centre (Minto Hall) on Friday, the third day of the Madhya Pradesh Travel Mart (MPTM 2026). Tourism Village Dhoba won first prize in the Best Table Space category. The initiative, recognised for offering…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}