Showing posts with label ITM 2014. Show all posts
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Thursday, February 20, 2014

International Travel and Tourism Expo opens today

The 14th edition of the international travel and tourism exhibition, India Travel Mart, opens today at Himachal Bhawan in the city.
Addressing the media Mr Ajay Gupta, Chairman and Managing Director of India Travel Mart informed that Tourism Malaysia is the partner country in this expo besides Gujarat and Rajasthan Tourism as partner states.  Bihar, Maharashtra, Kerala, Uttarakhand, Himachal, Madhya Pradesh and Goa tourism departments are the co-partner states
Some of the top tourism destinations and major international tourism boards and state tourism departments are participating from 21st till 23rd of February, he added.
There are 58 organisations being represented in this unique expo to provide the travelers to get in touch directly with various service providers and take advantage of the packaged offers by international tourism boards, special packages for honeymooners, corporate houses, and adventure tourists, he said.
Malaysia Tourism is launching new airline from Delhi with a packaged offer of travel cum 3-
nights/4-days stay, besides numerous other offers by state tourism boards including Goa.
The visitors to the India Travel Mart would be treated to cultural bonanza by Gujarat with their dandiya performances while the children accompanying their parents can participate in travel quizzes, on-the-spot painting competitions with lots of prizes and goodies to be won.
Participating organizations include Tourism Malaysia, Gujarat Tourism, Rajasthan Tourism,  Bihar Tourism, Maharashtra Tourism, Kerala Tourism, Uttarakhand Tourism, Himachal Tourism, Madhya Pradesh Tourism, Goa Tourism, Indian Railway Catering Tourism and Corporation (IRCTC), Make My Trip, Welcome Heritage, Country Inn, East Bourne Resorts, Surya Vilas, Pride Group, Institute of Tourism & Future Management Trends (ITFT), North India Management Association (NIMA) and many more. The participants will display and provide information about their destinations, attractive Holiday Travel, Tour Packages and other related services.
ITM had been engaged in promoting tourism in the country by showcasing the wide variety of choices ranging from luxurious to budget travelers, and giving opportunities to travel and tourism organizations to interact directly with the people.
The entry to expo is free which will be open from 11am till 7pm