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Time of India
06-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Foreign tourist inflow likely to see 8-10% growth next season
Jaipur: Looking at the buyer-seller meetings between tourism service providers , including hotels and tour operators from 53 countries, foreign tourist inflows to the country are likely to witness a growth of eight to 10 percent in the coming season, said Surendra Singh Shekhawat, co-chairman of FICCI Rajasthan .FICCI Rajasthan jointly organised the inbound tourism mart, Great Indian Travel Bazaar (GITB), along with the tourism department. During the three-day event that concluded Tuesday, more than 11,000 structured meetings took place between the tourism experience providers and the tour said, "The B2B meetings have been so successful that we are expecting an eight to 10 percent jump in the business in the next season."Besides the tour operators, 11 states and a large number of tourism units from the private sector participated in the event, showcasing their destinations and products. At the concluding ceremony, Odisha tourism was declared the winner for its creative design of the stall, with Goa tourism and Madhya Pradesh tourism coming as first and second runners-up, 270 major inbound Foreign Tour Operators (FTOs) from 53 countries participated in the event as buyers in this mega director of the tourism department, Anand Tripathi, said, "The business-to-business meetings between the foreign tour operators and tourism product owners were thoughtfully curated to achieve maximum deals. Also, I am glad that the Rajasthan Association of Tour Operators is organising a familiarisation tour (FAM) for the visiting tour operators. They will be visiting different parts of Rajasthan."Heritage hotels from the country also made their presence felt. They always participate in good numbers at the GITB. As many as 30 heritage hotels from Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Gujarat, and even Kerala took part in the event, offering diverse product offerings to the visiting tour operators.
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Business Standard
05-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Rajasthan govt aims to become a concert tourism hub, attract MICE
Rajasthan, known not only for its grand forts and palaces but also for its centuries-old craftsmanship, soulful folk music, timeless architecture, and vibrant cultural traditions, now wants to become a concert tourism hub. The state government plans to set up concert tourism facilities in various cities soon, Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari said on Sunday. Speaking at the 'Meet in India' Conclave during the 14th Great Indian Travel Bazaar (GITB) in Jaipur, Kumari said that the state will focus on building better infrastructure to support this emerging sector. 'This sector is growing, and we plan to create concert tourism facilities in various cities in the state soon,' she said. 'For this, better infrastructure will be built in Rajasthan.' Jaipur, also known as the Pink City, recently hosted a series of high-profile events, including concerts by Yo Yo Honey Singh, singer Diljit Dosanjh, Papon, and Sunidhi Chauhan, along with several stand-up comedy shows. 'Rajasthan holds a special place on the global map,' Kumari said. 'The state is now rapidly emerging in the field of concert tourism, opening new avenues for investment and partnerships. On one hand, we are preserving our traditions, and on the other, we are moving towards becoming a global tourism hub through modern infrastructure and tourism-friendly policies.' GITB is organised by the Union Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with the department of tourism of the Rajasthan government and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Ficci). The three-day event began on May 4 and will conclude on May 6. Kumari said that Rajasthan is positioning itself not only as a leisure destination but also as a venue for international conferences, business meetings, cultural fairs, and events. 'The state is set to become a leading destination for conferences and events,' she said. 'To boost the MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions) industry, we will soon launch the Rajasthan Mandapam.' Planned in Jaipur, the Rajasthan Mandapam will be a convention and exhibition centre with state-of-the-art facilities. 'From cultural richness to rural tourism circuits and new destination development, every part of Rajasthan is being prepared to host high-impact events,' Kumari added. 'We believe in strong public-private partnerships — from local artisans to luxury hoteliers, grassroots logistics teams.'
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
‘Meet in India': Centre to promote Raj events industry
Jaipur: Like the 'Wed in India' push last year, Union tourism ministry will kick off the three-day ' Great Indian Travel Bazaar ' (GITB) with a " Meet in India " prelude to promote the events industry. GITB is jointly organised by the state and the Union govt to attract foreign tourists. In the 14th year of the event, 280 international tour operators from 55 countries, 25 foreign MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions) operators, and 50 domestic players confirmed participation, as per a release by the state tourism department. Surendra Singh Shahpura, vice-chairman of event organiser FICCI Rajasthan, said, "Over 11,000 structured business-to-business meetings are scheduled during the two days of the exhibition. The focus will be on both weddings and MICE, as the govt of India is very aggressive in promoting these segments in the country." Shahpura said the presence of a large number of hotels with infrastructure meeting the full range of event requirements and rates suiting all pockets has given Jaipur a vantage point to lead both segments. GITB will be held from May 4 to 6 at JECC, Sitapura.
