Bengaluru Organises India International Travel Mart

Sphere Travelmedia & Exhibitions, the foremost travel-media company in India, has organised the 'India International Travel Mart' (IITM) in Bengaluru from July 28-30, 2023 at the Tripura Vasini Hall, Palace Grounds.

Shri. HK Patil, Hon'ble Minister for Tourism, Parliament Affairs and Law, Govt. of Karnataka, inaugurated the travel mart in the presence of Smt. Rakhee Gupta Bhandari, IAS, Principal Secretary, Department of Tourism & Cultural Affairs, Govt. of Punjab, Shri. Anil Kumar Sahu, IFS, Managing Director, Chhattisgarh Tourism Board, Shri. Nanda Kishore, IFS, Managing Director

Shri HK Patil, the Honourable Minister for Tourism, Parliamentary Affairs, and Law for the Government of Karnataka, stated at the Inauguration of 'India International Travel Mart' (IITM), which facilitated interaction between the tourism industry and corporate buyers, customers, and travel traders, that the platform presented an opportunity to promote Karnataka as a premier travel destination.

He went on to say, "Thursday marked a significant milestone with the first meeting of the empowered committee of tourism, where investment proposals totaling INR 300 billion were approved. This creates employment opportunities for the underprivileged.IITM is the preeminent trade show in India that combines together the travel, tourism, hospitality, and leisure industries, as well as other affiliated industries. It aims to connect the industry face-to-face with the travel industry, corporate clients, and end-users.

Participants included travel agents and tour operators, DMC, hotels and resorts, national tourism agencies, technology platforms, and online travel portals, among others.

It is a moment of pride for Sphere Travelmedia & Exhibitions as it celebrates twenty-three years of providing the travel industry and discerning customers with business opportunities.

With over 400 exhibitors from various travel-trade organisations and tourism boards from 20 Indian states and 15 international destinations, IITM displayed a wide range of categories, including pilgrimages, exploits, culture and heritage, beaches, Wildlife, and hill-stations, among others. The event provided a variety of vacation options, from pursuing the One Horned Indian Rhinoceros to arid festivals in Rajasthan to UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Karnataka. The display of a variety of diverse and thrilling vacation spots added significant value to the vacation-planning efforts.

This event promoted tourist destinations in Karnataka by showcasing archaeology, culture, and heritage related to the tourism industry. Promotion of the upcoming Mysuru Dasara Festival was given a significant boost by the event.

India's Most Productive Travel-Marketplace For those in the travel and hospitality industries, the 'India International Travel Mart' provides unrivalled networking opportunities to expand their holiday offerings. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for the travel industry to convene, network, negotiate, and conduct business. The purpose of the event is to bring together the travel industry, corporate customers, and end-users with sufficient purchasing power with the industry.

Unveils the world of Responsible Tourism: As the world embraces sustainable practises, IITM works to promote responsible tourism and health. The exhibition emphasises eco-friendly initiatives, community-based tourism projects, and efforts to conserve India's natural and cultural heritage. It encourages visitors to tread gingerly and leave a positive impact on the destinations they visit.

Participants from 22 Indian states, including Karnataka, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Kerala, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Assam, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Jammu & Kashmir, Puducherry, Andaman, Odisha, Uttarakhand, Delhi, Telangana, Jharkhand, and West Bengal, among others.

Participants from over 15 nations, including Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, the United Kingdom, Nepal, Dubai, Turkey, Singapore, Bhutan, Indonesia, and the Maldives, among others, represented the international audience.

Sphere TravelMedia Director Rohit Hangal stated:

"With the current ongoing recovery of tourism and with International Arrivals in India on a sluggish development, 'India International Travel Mart' is the appropriate event to provide a boost to the Indian domestic tourism industry. Tourism stakeholders from Karnataka, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and a number of other destinations will be seen aggressively marketing their products. The event will provide the ideal venue for those in search of packages in a variety of categories, including religious travel, adventure travel, family vacations, and honeymoons, as well as those seeking conference destinations for their businesses."

Sphere TravelMedia Director Sanjay Hakhu added:

"As we recover from the pandemic and return to business mode, India has emerged as one of the most fascinating and prolific countries for the travel industry, both in terms of leisure and business travel. Over the course of three days, over ten thousand B2B and B2C visitors will attend the event. As a result of the pandemic and the opening of international destinations to Indian visitors, the event will see travel companies offering attractive packages to vacation hotspots worldwide!"

Highlights

• Largest variety of Holiday Packages for over 1000 destinations in India and abroad.
• This year, there are more than twenty-two Indian tourist destinations participating, making it one of the highlights of your quest for the perfect vacation! country.
• 'Tourism Malaysia' is the Partner Country at IITM Bangalore, while 'Air India' is the Partner Airline for this year.
• The event's Host State is Karnataka. With its UNESCO globe Heritage sites, Monsoon destinations, Wildlife, Heritage, and Adventure destinations, among others, the Host State of Karnataka showcased the finest of its destinations that have captivated the imagination of tourists from around the globe.
• Kerala Tourism, Maharashtra Tourism, Rajasthan Tourism, and Uttar Pradesh Tourism constitute the Partner States.
• View 'Incredible India' in all of its extraordinary hues and unrivalled vibrancy.• A once-a-year opportunity for travel agents and tour operators to network with partners from over 15 international destinations and 25 Indian states.
• Enhance your portfolio of travel options.
• International Participants from over 15 nations, including Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, the United Kingdom, Nepal, Dubai, Turkey, Singapore, Bhutan, Indonesia, and Maldives, etc.
• Adventure International Destinations Visas Pilgrimage Cultural activities Wildlife Conference Wedding Destinations unadulterated pleasure!
• Timed perfectly to target Dasara and the forthcoming Winter Holidays
• The Visitor Profile has a B2B and B2C structure.Free admission