PUNJAB’S Biggest International Travel Exhibition- ITM Ludhiana on August 3-5

Ludhiana, August 2, 2013: Festive seasons are arriving and that means travelling is in its full swing. Before the bags have to be packed and tickets are to be booked, it’s important not to forget about the dream destination you are looking for. That’s why the ICM brings you the most awaited, prominent and Punjab’s Biggest International Travel and Tourism Exhibition, India Travel Mart (ITM) back to Ludhiana with a variety of incredible deals and packages during Eid, Independence Day, Rakhi Festival, Dusshera/ Diwali/ X’mas/ New Year Vacations, Business Trips, Honeymoon and Weekend/Long Break Family Holidays/Vacations.

The three days Exhibition is going to be held from August 3 to 5 at Hotel Le Baron, Ferozepur Road, Ludhiana. The breath taking packages will be under one roof.

Addressing a press conference here on Friday, Ajay Gupta, CMD, ITM informed about the importance of promoting tourism in the Tier II cities of the country. Tourism has become a popular global leisure activity and also becoming a booming sector in the Indian economy. Tourism is essential to the life of nations because of its direct effects on the social, cultural, educational, and economic sectors of national societies and on their international relations. When the tourist come into the contact with the places he visits and its population, a social exchange takes place. It also increase export earnings and a rate of growth in the economy. We believe that the inflow of inbound and outbound tourists will increase in coming months from North India’s Tier II cities and Ludhiana (Punjab) will play a vital role in promotion of Tourism.

He further added that, “The time of ITM Ludhiana is perfect for round-the-year travel, vacations and business plans.”

The exhibition will not only beneficial for the residential of Ludhiana but also people from nearby cities like Amritsar, Jalandhar, Patiala and other states. Now you can choose variety of attractive packages and deals just under one roof. It will be highly helpful for corporate houses for their group bookings and conferences packages at the venue.

Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh are the Partner States of this mega exhibition. He added, “With the upcoming Festive Season and to spur Ludhiana people to take the plunge, most of our participants have special offers, prepared packages and the best deals and options.” Tourists and business travelers can expect to get good bargains in travel packages and hotel rates. ITM is a place where exhibitors understand the travelers from the inside of their mind and tried to fulfill their needs in a special way. ITM also provides an opportunity for the exhibitors to interact, do business and networking with travel agents and tour operators from Ludhiana and other neighbouring cities.

He further added that “After browsing through hundreds of exciting options, the visitors at ITM can have a face-to-face interaction with tour operators, travel agents, hoteliers and other travel service provider with mutual understanding, 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. Travelling can be so much fun and such an enjoyable experience if you are properly prepared and we the ITM assure you this. It provides a detailed knowledge about the various sources that can help to make your holiday with a complete ease. There is a wide variety of attractive packages and unique tourist destinations. The exhibition also focuses on outbound and domestic tourism.”

During the exhibition, there will be Travel Quiz, Travel Painting Competitions etc for Kids. Entry is free and open to all during the three days. The timings of the exhibition are between 11 am to 8 pm. The visitors entitled for a lucky draw, with exciting holiday packages, hotel stays and other travel products as prizes.