In a grand spectacle, India has rolled out the red carpet for the PATA Travel Mart 2023 (PTM 2023), graciously hosted by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. This stellar event has successfully enticed over 1,000 delegates hailing from 46 different global destinations. Among them are 159 esteemed sellers representing 92 organizations and 15 diverse destinations. Additionally, the event boasts the presence of 196 buyers from 191 organizations and 38 source markets.
PATA Travel Mart 2023’s Enthusiastic Reception
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is equally thrilled to embrace more than 350 local and international students and young tourism professionals. These bright minds, hailing from ten local and international universities, are an integral part of the PATA Youth Symposium scheduled for Thursday, October 5. The Youth Symposium is a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Tourism, the Government of India, the Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management, and Amity University Noida.
PATA Chairman, Peter Semone, expressed his gratitude, saying, “The Ministry of Tourism for the Government of India has been one of our most valuable members and active partners for more than 60 years. Based on their commitment and enthusiasm in organizing PATA Travel Mart 2023, we at PATA are excited to facilitate engagement between India and the rest of the world through this event.” Even after a three-year hiatus in person, PATA Travel Mart continues to provide unparalleled networking and contracting opportunities for our delegates from all over the world.
Grand Opening in New Delhi
PATA Travel Mart 2023 officially opened its doors in New Delhi, India on Wednesday, October 4, with the PTM 2023 Inauguration Ceremony & Welcome Reception. The event was presided over by Sh. G Kishen Reddy, Minister of Tourism, Government of India, and it took place at the exquisite Ashok Hotel.
Exploring Sustainability Trends
Early in the day, delegates had the unique opportunity to delve into the dynamic landscape of global sustainability trends. The half-day PTM Forum shed light on how responsible practices are shaping industries worldwide. Furthermore, the esteemed speakers at the forum illuminated the vast opportunities that sustainability offers, driving economic growth, innovation, and prosperity.
Key Speakers and Topics
The roster of speakers included notable figures such as Aashish Gupta, Consulting CEO, FAITH; Supawan Teerarat, Senior Vice President, MICE Capability and Innovation, Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB); Jyothi Varma, Consultant for Travel Related Services Online And Offline; Noredah Othman, CEO, Sabah Tourism Board, and many more.
The topics covered during the forum included:
- Where Responsibility Meets Opportunity
- Driving Change: Sustainability in MICE Tourism
- Increasing Sustainability in the Tourism Supply Chain Through Standards and Certification
- Waste Management in Tourism: The Challenges and Best Practices Towards Food and Plastic Waste Reduction
- Bridging the Gender Gap for Community Empowerment and Sustainability
- Preservation of Cultural Heritage Sites: Leveraging the Benefits of Responsible Tourism
- Travel Industry Trends
- Weddings & Wanderlust: The Statistics of the Indian Wedding Industry, What’s Next
- Examining Aviation’s Path in India and its Impact on Travel and Tourism
- How India Travels
- AI and the Future of Tourism
Networking and Business Opportunities
As PATA Travel Mart 2023 unfolds on October 5 and 6, buyers and sellers will have the golden opportunity to engage in one-on-one networking sessions and explore potential collaborations and business prospects. This platform promises to be the epicentre for forging partnerships and fostering growth in the global travel and tourism industry.
Picture: L/R: Mr. M.R. Synrem, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India; Ms. Manisha Saxena, Director General (Tourism), Ministry of Tourism, Government of India; Mr Peter Semone, Chair, PATA; Ms. V. Vidyavathi, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India; Mr Noor Ahmad Hamid, CEO, PATA; Mr. Rakesh Kumar Verma, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India; Mr. Jatinder Taneja, Vice Chair, PATA India Chapter and Mr. Ben Liao, Vice Chair, PATA at the PATA Travel Mart Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the International Exhibition Convention Centre (IECC), Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India.
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