India to spread its charm on international buyers: Will organize first ever ‘India Tourism Mart’ this September

New Delhi, July 10: In order to create an annual Global Tourism Mart for India in line with major international travel marts being held in countries across the world, India Tourism Mart (ITM) will be organized for the very first time in our country from September 16 to 18 this year.

 

MoS for Tourism K. J. Alphons announced that the Mart will provide a platform for all stakeholders in the tourism and hospitality industries to interact and transact business opportunities.

While addressing the media, Alphons said that through ITM 2018, India can showcase its hidden destinations to the world, especially to emerging tourism markets like China, Latin America, and Japan etc. The Minister also hoped that with this event, the Government’s aim of bringing the Tourist footfall to double in next three years shall be fulfilled.

ITM will be the best platform for the States to showcase their products to international buyers, opinion makers and bloggers and attract more tourists to their respective states.

There shall be a website for the event as follows: http://www.indiatourismmart.com/

Buyer delegates for ITM 2018 are being invited from important and potential source markets such as North America, West Europe, East Asia, Latin America, CIS countries etc. Approximately, 300+ international buyers, influencers, bloggers etc. are expected to attend the event.

Approximately 175-200 stalls will be provided to the sellers to enable them to interact with the buyers. These will include a pavilion for States & Union Territories to showcase their unique tourism destinations and products.