ITM Chandigarh concludes with record number of visitors

Chandigarh, February 23, 2014: With a record-breaking number of visitors, the 14th edition of India’s Largest Travel & Tourism Mart chain, ITM Chandigarh - India Travel Mart, International Travel & Tourism Mart drew to a close today at the Himachal Bhawan.
Tourism Malaysia gets Best Outbound Tourism Destination Stall Award, Gujarat Tourism – Best Picturesque Display Stall Award, Rajasthan – Best Tourism Destination Promotion Stall Award, Uttarakhand Tourism – Best Adventure & Eco Tourism Promotion Award, Goa Tourism – Best Tourism Destination Awareness Stall Award, Himachal Pradesh Tourism – Best Summer Destination Presentation Stall Award, Bihar Tourism – Best Religious Tourism Promotion Stall Award, Maharashtra Tourism – Best Tourism Monuments Potential Stall Award, Madhya Pradesh – Best Tourism Marketing Stall Award, Kerala Tourism – Best Ayurvedic & Medical Tourism Destination Stall Award, Make My Trip : Best Online Tourism Promotion Award have been awarded for outstanding performance in tourism promotion stalls at ITM.
Gujarati Cultural Programmes attracted plenty of visitors during the fair. ITM Chandigarh.
Achinto Bose, Marketing Manager, Tourism Malaysia said, Malaysia is getting response among the top 5 outbound destinations in India due to Malaysia being cheaper than other expensive destinations. People are more interested for honeymoon packages and family tours to Malaysia. Many families have shown their interest in Summer Holiday Packages also.
Soman Pathy from Gujarat Tourism said that the ITM event is most successful in Chandigarh, this year we are expecting more tourist as compared to the previous years. We have so many destinations in one state that offers variety of tourist place that attracts North Indian especially resident of Chandigarh and Punjab.
D B Sawant, General Manager , Goa Tourism said, “The response at ITM is overwhelming as our packages to Goa are really alterative and we are able to promote our forthcoming Goa Carnival Festival in the largest platform and got good response.”
Singh, Senior Officer, Rajasthan Tourism said, “We are extremely happy with the response at ITM. Visitors are keen to travel to Rajasthan and explore its vivid culture.”
J.D Sharma, Uttrakhand Tourism “People are quiet inquisitive with our international YOGA Festival that is scheduled from March 1st. The details of Yoga Festival and Packages also available on our website uttarakhandtourism.gov.in
Tourist Officer from NewDelhi/Nagpur Office of Maharasthra Tourism said, “From Chandigarh we are getting excellent response people is planning to visit Maharashtra and enjoy our unmatchable deals. Tourist is taking interest in our Bollywood Tourism, Ajanta Ellora, Shirdi/Nasik and other tourist places.”
Deputy Director, Kerala Tourism said “Kerela has always inspired everyone for its scenic beauty and in Chandigarh we are getting overwhelming response. We are extremely happy to provide what the buyers are looking for. We are also promoting Wedding Destination in this city to attract many more Wedding Planners and Honeymooners”
Bhanu, Himachal Tourism, “We are getting good response at ITM. People are keen to visit Himachal. Punjab is an excellent market to promote and exhibit our destinations. Everyone knows about tourist places of Himachal for its comfortable road and rail journey that attract Long and Short Weekend Travellers.”
Shalini Kumari, Bihar Tourism said “Our new destination in Bihar has influenced the Punjab is market in a big way. We are getting good response.”
Vivek Mathur, Madhya Pradesh Tourism said “We are promoting our cultural heritage destination that attracted many with its unmatchable packages and deals.”
Ajay Arora, East Bourne Resort, Shimla said, “We are happy to place ourselves at ITM as the kind of response we are getting. Our special arrangement for theme parties, marriages, attracted many. Our Property is also known for Corporate and Conferences Destination.”
Pankaj Sharma, Ramoji Film City said, “We are promoting our Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad that is a unique product for North and specially Punjab/Tri City Market.” A fascinating tours and custom made packages for festivals and holidays season.
Shivsagar Dhandiyal, Surya Vilas Resort said, Our resort has inspired the visitors with its unmatchable deals and transfer arrangements from Chandigarh.
Surendra of Pride Group of Hotels & Resort Stall, said: “We are promoting our hotels and resorts for the residents of Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula for their Wedding Planning, Conferences, Corporate Shows and Family trips. We are happy to have come here and exhibited because we have made so much progress in terms of business contacts and real contracts.”
Representative of WelcomHeritage said: “ITM is a good platform for marketing and awareness for our product. The tourism industry is one of the fastest developing, changing and growing sectors in the world today, and it plays a very important role in strengthening a country’s position in the international arena.
On the ITM response, representative of Make My Trip said: “Having successfully been involved in the ITM for the last so many years and we know that it’s a great opportunity to meet key tourism industry professionals and decision makers, as well as to network with potential business partners and customers.”
Gulshan from Country Inn Hotel & Resorts said: “It is at this exhibition that industry professionals have the opportunity to obtain comprehensive information about the market, learn about offers for the summer season. We have properties in Nainital, Sattal, Mussoorie, Corbett and also in Amritsar, and we are here to promote our Amritsar Hotel for localities.
Ajay Gupta, Managing Director ITM informed about the importance of promoting tourism in the Tier II cities and tourism being the booming sector in the Indian economy. We believe that the inflow of domestic and outbound tourists will increase in coming months from North India’s 2 tier cities and Chandigarh/Punjab will play a vital role in promotion of Tourism." He further added that, “The time of ITM Chandigarh is perfect for forthcoming Summer Holidays/Vacations, Weekend Holidays, round-the-year travel, vacations and business plans.”
The exhibition attracted visitors and residents of TRI-CITY (Chandigarh/Mohali/Panchkula) and nearby cities like Ludhiana, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Patiala, nearby cities and states. It will be highly helpful for corporate houses for their group bookings and conferences packages at the venue.
Mr. Gupta said that a traveler today wants to diversify his/her travel in such a way that he can make the best of it. The main highlight was pilgrimage tourism, adventure tourism, Eco tourism, health tourism and wildlife tourism at many stalls. For the next three days, ITM served as a nerve centre of travel, and is expected to attract more visitors than last year, including travel trade.
He added, “With the upcoming peak Summer vacations in mind and to spur Chandigarh people to take the plunge, most of the participants have on offer specially prepared packages and the best deals and options, unavailable otherwise.” ITM also provides an opportunity for the exhibitors to interact, do business and networking with travel agents and tour operators from Chandigarh and the neighbouring places.
He further added that “After browsing through hundreds of exciting options, the visitors at ITM have done face-to-face interaction with tour operators, travel agents, hoteliers and other travel service provider’s together providing information and make instant bookings in a hassle-free manner.”
Gupta said, “ITM is known for its unique quality of exhibitions and travel events showcasing the best from the Travel, Tourism, Hospitality and other related industries. Today’s stressful lives calls for refreshing holiday and unique travel destinations and this exhibition aims at the same. The exhibition focused inbound, outbound & domestic tourism.”//Chandigarh news online,  Chandigarh news in English, Chandigarh news,  Chandigarh current news,  Chandigarh news live, Chandigarh breaking news, Chandigarh headlines, Chandigarh latest news, world news,

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