Edition of 9 Nov 2026
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- Bhutan International Travel Mart returns 22–24 July 2027; ATITHI brings 250-plus overseas buyers to Delhi on 19–21 January.
- Eastern Bhutan: about 80 km of road works around Mongar; allow extra driving time.
- Shillong hosts the opening of the European Union Film Festival from 12 November.
- Bhutan
Eastern Bhutan: road works on about 80 km around Mongar
- Where Mongar district, eastern Bhutan
- When Under way now; finish dates not given
- Who it affects Partners routing guests through eastern Bhutan
Five road upgrade projects covering about 80 km are under way in Mongar, Kuensel reports. The exact stretches and finish dates were not given in what we could read.
What it means for your guests: Allow extra driving time around Mongar and expect short stops at work sites.
Planning eastern Bhutan? Ask us to check the route first →Source: Kuensel, 7 Nov 2026
- Bhutan
Gelephu: a Tara retreat centre is next for the Mindfulness City
- Where Gelephu Mindfulness City, southern Bhutan
- When Groundbreaking reported 8 November; opening date not given
- Who it affects Partners selling Buddhist pilgrimage and retreat trips to Bhutan
Groundbreaking has taken place for a Tara Retreat Centre at Gelephu Mindfulness City, Kuensel reports. No opening date was given in what we could read.
What it means for your guests: Nothing to visit yet; worth watching for future retreat and pilgrimage stays in southern Bhutan.
Retreat group for Bhutan? Ask us about Gelephu →Source: Kuensel, 8 Nov 2026
European Union Film Festival opens in Shillong from 12 November
- Where Shillong, Meghalaya
- When From 12 November 2026
- Who it affects Partners with guests in Shillong in mid-November
The 31st European Union Film Festival in India opens in Shillong on 12 November with a line-up of 28 films, Northeast Now reports, before moving to New Delhi (25 November to 4 December). The Shillong venue and screening times were not given.
What it means for your guests: An easy evening option in Shillong that week; check the venue and screening times locally before promising seats.
Guests in Shillong mid-November? Ask us for a Meghalaya plan →Source: Northeast Now, 7 Nov 2026
- Events & trade shows
Bhutan International Travel Mart returns 22–24 July 2027
- Where Bhutan (venue not yet announced)
- When 22–24 July 2027
- Who it affects Travel partners who sell Bhutan or want to meet Bhutanese suppliers
Bhutan has set 22–24 July 2027 for the second Bhutan International Travel Mart, after its first edition in June 2026. The venue and registration details were not stated in what we could read.
What it means for your guests: No direct effect on guests; useful for partners planning 2027 trade calendars.
Going to BITM 2027? Ask us to meet you there →Source: Daily Bhutan, 15 Jun 2026
- Events & trade shows
ATITHI 2027: meet 250-plus overseas buyers in Delhi, 19–21 January
- Where Yashobhoomi (IICC), New Delhi, alongside SATTE
- When 19–21 January 2027
- Who it affects Inbound operators and DMCs selling India's North East, Sikkim and Darjeeling
ATITHI 2027, a reverse buyer–seller meet held with SATTE, brings more than 250 international buyers to Yashobhoomi in New Delhi on 19–21 January 2027, according to Indian Embassy notices. Registration is through a form linked from the notice; the deadline and cost were not stated.
What it means for your guests: No direct effect on guests; a chance for partners to find overseas buyers for the region.
Pitching the North East at ATITHI? Ask us for ground-handling rates →Source: Embassy of India, Abu Dhabi, 8 Nov 2026
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