Goa International Travel Mart (GITM) is all set to host its 4th edition on 3rd & 4th April 2024 at Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium. The event aims to drive transformation towards a more sustainable and inclusive tourism industry, by bringing together industry leaders, stakeholders, and enthusiasts from around the globe.
The 4th edition of GITM is scheduled to take place on 3rd & 4th April 2024 at Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium for the first time after the pandemic. The event will also be held virtually from 3rd to 9th April 2024, bringing together industry leaders, stakeholders, and enthusiasts from the corners of the globe for an immersive experience in the world of tourism.
Sharing insights on GITM 2024, Suneel Anchipaka, IAS, Director of Tourism, Government of Goa, stated, “GITM stands as the pinnacle of Goa’s Travel and Trade expos, representing a monumental opportunity to propel our beloved state to the forefront of the global tourism arena. Recognizing Goa’s immense potential as a premier tourist destination, both domestically and internationally, we are committed to adopting a strategic approach that encompasses multifaceted development initiatives. With a robust presence of trade exhibitors, GITM 2024 promises to be an unprecedented success, offering a plethora of opportunities for fruitful engagements and partnerships. Complementing the trade exhibitions are knowledge-sharing sessions organized by industry stalwarts, providing invaluable insights and expertise to attendees.”
Anchipaka was speaking at the pre-event press conference in the presence of other Empowered Committee members: Mark Mendes, Ernest Dias, Carlos D’souza and TTAG President Nilesh Shah.
The event also features an eclectic line of conferences with the one titled “Goa: The First State to Focus on Regenerative Tourism Leading to a New Road Map of Goa Beyond Sun, Sand, and Sea” to be the highlight of GITM 2024, offering invaluable insights into the future of tourism in the region. Through engaging discussions on pivotal themes such as Goa: Beyond Beaches, New Tourism Vision, Goa Tourism Diversity, Way Forward, Private Sector Engagement, and Public-Private Partnership, this panel discussion will epitomize GITM’s commitment to facilitating meaningful dialogues and collaborations that will drive the sustainable development of tourism in Goa and beyond.
GITM 2024 will present a dynamic showcase featuring 250+ national and international buyers, spanning across 15+ sectors within the tourism industry with premium sellers from Goa. GITM 2024 aims to set a stage to showcase products and services to a global audience, leveraging the platform to highlight unique offerings and establish meaningful connections.
The virtual 3D immersive platform will be extensively promoted worldwide and introduce several innovative features to maximize engagement and interaction. One can connect over video conferencing systems hosted on multiple platforms with re-streams, business card exchange, product video showcase, digital brochure stand, exhibitor access for booth setup, exhibitor analytics dashboard, in-booth micro webinar option and more.
