Ministry of Tourism, Government of India is all set to organise the BRICS Convention on Tourism on September 1 – 2, 2016 in Khajuraho Madhya Pradesh as a precursor to the BRICS Summit to be held in Goa on October 15-16, 2016. Delegations from the BRICS Countries are expected to participate in the Convention. The two day event will comprise of inter- Governmental exchange of views and ideas, Panel discussions on Technology, Innovation in Tourism, and Cooperation between the BRICS countries for promoting intra-regional tourism. B2B meetings between the India Travel Trade and their counterparts from the BRICS countries will also be organised. Elements of Culture, handicrafts and cuisine from different regions of India will be showcased during the convention.
The Inaugural Ceremony and proceedings on September 1, 2016 is being organised at the Convention Centre of Ramada Hotel, Khajuraho. Madhya Pradesh Tourism will be sponsoring a Gala Cultural evening and dinner at Clark’s Hotel Khajuraho for the delegates attending the BRICS convention. On day two, Panel discussions on the topics, “Cooperation among the BRICS countries for promotion of Tourism” and “Technology, Innovation in Tourism: Adapting to change” has been organised.
Post the convention Familiarisation tours are also organised for the BRICS delegates from September 3-6, 2016. The itineraries for the familiarisation tour would cover important tourist destinations in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, which include Varanasi- Bodhgaya, Orchha / Agra, and Bhopal-Sanchi- Bhimbetka.
