- International Travel and Tourism Expo,
India Travel Mart, opens today.
- Punjabis are greatest travelers:
Tourism Malaysia
The 14th
edition of the international travel and tourism exhibition, India Travel Mart
(ITM), opened today at Himachal Bhawan in the city.
The exhibition is
open from 21st to 23rd February, and provides an insight
into the exciting tourist destinations around the country.
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| Garba dancers at Gujarat Tourism Pavilion |
Chandigarh and
Panjab are the best markets for outbound travel since north Indians are known
for their outgoing nature, explore new places, and visit new tourist
destinations, said Mr Ajay Gupta, Chairman and Managing Director of India
Travel Mart (ITM).
Mr. Achinto Bose of Tourism Malaysia, which
is the partner country in the expo said that a new airline Malindo Air has
started daily flight from Delhi to Kuala Lumpur which costs much less and a
three-nights/four-days package would cost anything between Rs.30,000 to 35,000.
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| Rajasthan pavilion |
In Rajasthan, people are preferring a
hitherto unknown destination near Madhya Pradesh Border, Kurli which is being
developed as a heritage town and is famous for Karladevi Temple. Ranthambore sanctuary
near Swai Madhopur is another popular destination in the state, informed Ajit
Singh, Assistant Director with Rajasthan Tourism. He said that packages booked
during the ITM are being offered at 20 percent discount.
Uttrakhand is
hosting the International Yoga Festival
from 1-7 March 2014 at Rishikesh and the organizers are offering 25 percent
discount on their super-deluxe and deluxe packages of Rs.39,000 and Rs.25,000
respectively which include pick-and-drop, accommodation, food, river rafting,
yoga festival registration etc.
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| Himachal Tourism |
The State Partner
Gujarat Tourism had Garba dancers who
regaled the visitors with their dandiya
performances and audio-visual documentaries on its varied locations.
The pavilions of
Rajasthan and Goa were visual treat with their traditional motifs and
architectural highlights.
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| Goa Tourism |
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),
and many more.
The entry to expo is
free which will be open from 11am till 7pm
