Question: Where will the first ever ‘India Tourism Mart’ be organized from 16th to 18th September, 2018?
(a) Varanasi
(b) Udaipur
(c) New Delhi
(d) Guwahati
Answer: (c)
Related Facts:
- First ever ‘India Tourism Mart (ITM)’ will be organized from 16th-18thSeptember, 2018 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
- Tourism Ministry in partnership with the Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism and Hospitality (FAITH) and with the support of State /UT Governments will organize the Mart.
- The event will be formally inaugurated on 17thSeptember, 2018 and B2B meetings between buyer and seller delegates will be held on 17th and 18th September, 2018.
- The objective of the event is to create an annual Global Tourism Mart for India in line with major international travel marts being held in countries across the world.
- The Mart will provide a platform for all stakeholders in the tourism and hospitality industries to interact and transact business opportunities.
- Approximately 175-200 stalls will be provided to the sellers to enable them to interact with the buyers.
- These will include pavilion for States & Union Territories to showcase their unique tourism destinations and products.
- FAITH and State Governments will offer pre and post event FAM trips (Familiarization trips) for the buyer delegates from overseas.
- FAITH is the apex organization of all the important trade and hospitality associations of the country.
Reference:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintHindiRelease.aspx?relid=73145
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=180472