New York City Tourism + Conventions, Destination DC, and Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board in partnership with DMC, and Discover Destinations organized an event in Indore for travel trade on 25th August. 29 agents from the travel industry in Indore, including senior agents and company leaders, were in attendance.
The aim behind the meeting was to reach out to Tier 2 cities like Indore which have a high VFR segment to the US from India, besides the growing number of leisure travelers to the US. Also, to highlight new developments and boost awareness about the destinations and offerings. New York City Tourism + Conventions showcased the recent airport, hotel, and sightseeing developments along with key events including the 2023 US Open Tennis Championship, TCS New York City Marathon, Sail GP in 2024, and the FIFA World Cup coming to New York and New Jersey in 2026. Additionally, informed about the relaunching of Travel Trade Academy, an educational trade resource, with Hindi subtitles.
Destination DC’s presentation highlighted how to increase overnights in Washington, DC by adding activities in neighborhoods including The Wharf, Georgetown, and Capitol Hill in an effort to educate what’s “beyond the National Mall’s monuments, memorials and museums.
The Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board highlighted new developments in the Los Angeles Airport (LAX) along with new and upcoming neighborhoods like the Destination Crenshaw and the LA Arts District and will also be hosting IPW in May 2024. The presentation also talked about centennial celebrations of the iconic Hollywood Sign, Warner Brothers Studio and Disney.
Hemendra Singh Jadon, Chairman TAAI MP & CG Chapter and Member of Airport Advisory Committee, Indore, said, “Indore is a key market that cannot be ignored, it is cash rich with a tremendous growing potential for business in the US. Efforts like this help to educate the travel trade and thereby equip them to sell better.”
NYC, Destination DC & Los Angeles Partner With Discover Destination To Meet Travel Trade in Indore
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