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Courtesy: sify
12 countries to participate in ITM Goa
Buyers from 12 countries have confirmed their participation at the
International Travel Mart-Goa 2010, organizers said on Thursday. Goa
Tourism Development Corporation’s managing director Nikhil Desai said
that buyers from South Africa, Singapore, Italy, United Kingdom, United
Arab Emirates ( UAE), Russia, Poland, Australia, Switzerland, Thailand,
Jordan and Canada have confirmed that they will come to Goa for the
event. Desai added that 250 buyers from across the country and abroad
are expected at the mart scheduled to be held in Goa from October 14 to 17.
Goa Tourism, along with GTDC and Travel and Tourism Association of Goa
(TTAG) is hosting ITM, which is being held for the first time in this
tourist state. Desai said that the country’s apex tourism bodies,
including Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO), Association of
Domestic Tour Operators of India (ADTOI) and Travel Agents Federation of
India (TAFI), have confirmed their participation.
"We expect more confirmations as the event draws nearer,” Desai said,
adding that organizers are enthused by the response.
“I think it’s a step in the right direction. Industry is overwhelmingly
supportive. Major five-star chains have taken this seriously to get
access to direct buyers,” Desai said.
He added that this is first attempt of the state government to actually
invite buyers to see Goa for themselves. "Seeing is believing. Other
than we going out and promoting, the trend is that people should come
and see for themselves,” said Desai.
Courtesy: TOI
