Travel Mail Desk: A grand ceremony of India Tourism Mart 2021 (ITM) took place at ITC Maurya Hotel from 10:00 am to 11:30 am today. It was attended by the Hon’ble Tourism Minister virtually, Hon’ble Secretary, DG Tourism, Joint Secretary Tourism, ADG Tourism and Mr. Amitabh Kant, CEO Niti Aayog physically along with the Presidents of TAAI, TAFI, FHRAI, IATO, ICPB, ADTOI, ATOAI, HAI, IHHA & ITTA and about 150 delegates including travel and electronic media.
Mr Subhash Goyal, Chairman ITM-2021 welcomed all the delegates, Mr Amitabh Kant delivered the keynote address and Mr Nakul Anand, Chairman –FAITH introduced all the 10 Presidents of FAITH member associations and spoke about the vision of the Tourism Industry and the road ahead.
DG Tourism, Mrs Meenakshi Sharma in her speech said that even though she is moving to another department of the govt. of India, her heart will always remain in Tourism. The new Secretary of Tourism, Mr Arvind Singh Ji assured the industry that he is working closely with all the concerned ministries to restart e-visa and international flights. Joint Secretary Tourism, spoke about the Knowledge Conclave which was being organized by KPMG. The road ahead vision document prepared by FAITH & KPMG was released by the Hon’ble Secretary Tourism, Mr Arvind Singh Ji. ADG Tourism, Mrs Rupinder Brar delivered the vote of thanks.
Minister of Health and Family Welfare addressing all the delegates at the inaugural ceremony of ITM 2021
I would like to congratulate FAITH for organising this third ITM-21. This is being organised at the right time when due to the vision of our Hon’ble Prime Minister Narinder Modi Ji India has not only become the world’s largest manufacturer of COVID-19 vaccine but has also undertaken one of the world’s largest prevention
said by, Shri. Harsh Vardhan, Minister of Health and Family Welfare
programme. I am sure, you are already aware that 80% of our domestic flights are operating. We
have already started issuing medical visas and we are planning to soon restart E-Tourist Visas and schedule International flights in a phased manner. After the inaugural ceremony, I understand you have an incredible India leadership conclave where you have very important topics including a session on healing the world
and the role of medical tourism in promoting tourism to India and earning foreign
exchange for the country.
India Tourism Mart update as of 18th Feb 2021:
Total Booth: 92
Total Exhibitors: 200
Knowledge Sessions: 12
Total Speakers: 73
International Buyers from 73 countries
International Buyers: 316
Domestic Buyer: 241
Conference Delegate: 808 its keep going
Total attendance: 1640
Total pre-schedule meeting: 3491 increasing per minute.
For more details and live viewing you could visitwww.indiatourismmart.inor the linkhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz1RGcI3OFeT9l60_CtF2HA.
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