Lucknow, Aug. 26 -- Uttar Pradesh is promoting itself as a global hub for Buddhist tourism at the 47th PATA Travel Mart 2025, being held in Bangkok from August 26 to 28. The move comes especially after the opening of the Kushinagar International Airport. Led by tourism minister Jaiveer Singh, the UP delegation is presenting its theme, "Embark on Your Bodhi Yatra in Uttar Pradesh." The goal is to turn the Buddhist Circuit into a world-class spiritual and cultural destination. The UP pavilion highlights six key Buddhist sites-Sarnath, Kapilvastu, Sankisa, Kaushambi, Shravasti, and Kushinagar-through digital storytelling, cultural displays, and interactive exhibits. Officials said Kushinagar Airport is now a major entry point for tourists from countries like Thailand, Japan, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam. UP is also improving facilities for foreign visitors with multilingual guides, eco-friendly transport and better roads. htc...