Maharashtra is set to organise the ‘Maharashtra International Travel Mart’ (MITM) from September 28-30, 2015. State Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will inaugurate the mart that will showcase the tourism attractions of the state that would lead to an enhanced brand image of the destination.
The inauguration ceremony will take place at Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC). The event is set to welcome over 250 registered buyers, stakeholder of industry, hoteliers, travel agents, tour operators, adventure tour operator and media from over 30 countries.
“Maharashtra has been one of India’s biggest tourist attractions with its wide arena of magnetisms and is home to the largest inventory of tourism products that the country has to offer with five UNESCO World Heritage Sites, over 900 caves, 350 forts with splendid wildlife and world-class beaches to adorn. ‘Maharashtra International Travel Mart’, being held for the first time will provide the impetus to the inbound travel and tourism industry and would enhance the marketing efforts of Maharashtra Tourism to promote our destinations to the travel trade and tourists from all over the world,” said Valsa Nair Singh, Secretary (Tourism), Govt of Maharashtra.
Stakeholders from industry will be invited from Netherlands, Australia, Canada, France, Greece, Israel Japan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, UAE, UK, USA, South Africa, Singapore, etc.The event will be supported by major travel – trade and hospitality association in India such as ‘Association of Domestic Tour Operators Association of India (ADTOI), Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) and Indian Association of Tour Operators.
