international tourism mart 2022

G20  meetings are proposed to be held in several states of North East including Aizawl : Union Tourism Minister

India to hold an investors’ conclave in 2023 to promote global  investments and mice tourism into the tourism sector:shri g kishan reddy 100 viewpoints to be developed across the north-east as part of tourism development  22 view-points already sanctioned at  a cost of 49 crores, : shri g kishan reddy shri g. kishan reddy addresses the inaugural session of 10th international tourism mart for the north east region in aizawl.

Key Highlights:

• INR 58.63 crores have been sanctioned under Swadesh Darshan scheme for development of Thenzawl and South Zone and Development of eco adventure circuit in the state of Mizoram
• The mart will include presentations by eight North Eastern States on their tourism potential, cultural evenings, sightseeing visits to local attractions in and around Aizawl
• Objective of ITM 2022 is to highlight tourism potential of the Northeast region in domestic and international markets

The G-20 offers the  best opportunity for India to showcase its culture, history and tourism potential and to position itself as a major tourist destination in the world. India will be soon presiding over the  G20  from  December  2022  to November 2023. We will host over 200 meetings across 55 cities during this period.  These meetings are also proposed to be held in several states of north east including . Union Tourism Minister Shri G Kishan Reddy said this during his address in the inaugural session of 10th ITM for the North East Region on 17th November 2022 in Aizawl today. He further added that smong the G20 member countries, China, Mexico, India, South Africa and Indonesia are projected to expand their tourism industry post COVID. With our presidency we definitely can stride ahead of these 4-5 countries to build the rightful place of India's tourism industry in the global arena. We must plan to showcase our North Eastern Cultural Richness while welcoming the world to our country. This International Tourism Mart 2022 will highlight the diverse tourist attractions and products offered in the 8 st ates.

Union Tourism Minister Shri G Kishan Reddy and Chief Minister of Mizoram Shri Zoramthanga jointly laid the foundation stone of Aizawl Convention Center at Chite,  PRASHAD Project in Mizoram and two Bamboo Link Roads during the inauguration of the ITM 2022 at Aizawl today. The Union Minister also launched the Mizoram Tourism Coffee Table Book on this occasion. MoS Tourism Govt of Mizoram Shri Robert Romawia Royte, Secretary Tourism Shri Arvind Singh, Senior economic adviser, Ministry of Tourism, Shri Gyan Bhusan, Smt. Manisha Saxena, Principal Secretary, Tourism Department, Government of Mizoram and other senior officials of GoI and Govt. of Mizoram also graced the event.

During his address Shri G Kishan Reddy also informed that India will also hold an investors’ conclave in 2023 to promote global investments and MICE tourism into the tourism sector. Our focus  will  be   to  increase  the  global investments not only in the hospitality industry but to also promote Theme parks and entertainment centres, adventure tourism, cruise tourism, wellness tourism, winter tourism etc.

Shri Reddy further informed that the Government of India has been providing financial assistance to the North-east re gion for overall tourism infrastructure development, promotion of fairs / festivals, tourism-related events in the r egion, publicity campaigns etc. The Ministry of Tourism has also formed a committee of active stakeholders in NER. “Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of DoNER and Ministry of Road Transport & Highways is developing 100 view-points in North East region. 22 view-points have been taken up for development at a cost of 49 crores . In Mizoram 9 viewpoints have been taken up for development at the cost of 12.78 crores. In addition to that Ministry of Road Transport & Highways is also in the process of developing viewpoints on their own”, Union Minister added.

Shri Reddy also informed that theiMinistry of Defence through its Border roads organisation is playing a crucial role in improving road infrastructure in the border areas. Border roads organisation has taken the initiative of providing basic amenities to tourists visiting the scenic locations by building Border roads organisation cafes. Border roads organisation cafes are being built in 75 locations in the first phase. In the NE states, BRO cafes are being built at 25 locations in the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Manipur, Nagaland and Assam.

Shri Reddy added that the Ministry of Tourism is emphasising on the development and promotion of tourism for the North-eastern States. Under Swadesh Darshan Scheme, the Ministry has sanctioned 16 projects in the North-east region of  India for a total amount of Rs.1337.63 crore. “Close to 25% of SWADESH Darshan Projects have been sanctioned to North East states. Under PRASHAD   Scheme,   the   Ministry   has sanctioned approximately 200 crores for various projects in the region”, Union Minister added.

International Tourism Mart 2022 was inaugurated today at Aizawl, Mizoram with a lamp lighting ceremony and felicitation event for the delegates R. Dengthuama Indoor Stadium, Mualpui. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/1y6MQiXjzd — Ministry of Tourism (@tourismgoi) November 17, 2022

CM Mizoram Shri Zoramthanga said that from evergreen hills, dense bamboo jungles, lush green paddy fields and the Blue mountains Mizoram has unpolluted environment and unpolluted atmosphere, which make the Mizo state one of the most beautiful places to visit in the north eastern region. Mizoram has a great tourism potential , he said. CM also thanked the Central Government for approving several projects for development of Mizoram including bamboo link roads and Aizawl bypass.

Speaking on t he occasion, Secretary Tourism Shri Arvind Singh said that t ourism sector accounts for a higher share of women’s employment and entrepreneurship as compared to the whole economy. “ Indian tourism industry contributes to around 4.7 percent of the country's GDP and provides employment to around 31.8 million of inhabitants. If tourism’s contribution is increased to 10 per cent of GDP in India, it can create 26 million new jobs. According to World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), an investment of Rs.10 lakh can generate 47.5 jobs as against 12.6 in manufacturing ”, he added.

Earlier briefing  Media, Shri G Kishan Reddy informed that INR 58.63 crores have been sanctioned under Swadesh Darshan scheme for development of Thenzawl and South Zone and Development of eco adventure circuit in the state of Mizoram. Under PRASHAD scheme of tourism ministry, Ministry has approved a project for development of amenities for pilgrims, congregation area, facilitation centre at Aizawl, Hangi Lunlen, Tlang- Prayer mountain, Khuangchera puk, Reiek peak and Khawruhlian. The cost is around Rs. 45 crores. He also informed that a Task Force for Tourism promotion  in the North-East will be established soon.

Hon’ble Minister of Tourism of the state of Mizoram, Sh. Robert Romadwia Royte thanked Govt of India for organizing ITM in Mizoram and hoped it will be a game changer for the tourism sector of the state. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/A1r7eFSxQl — Ministry of Tourism (@tourismgoi) November 17, 2022

Ministry of Tourism, Government of India is organizing the 10th International Tourism Mart (ITM) for the North East Region from 17th to 19thNovember 2022 in Aizawl, Mizoram. Objective of ITM 2022 is to highlight tourism potential of the Northeast region in domestic and international markets. The three-day ITM event will be attended by North-eastern Tourism Ministers, Seniors Officials of North-eastern states, State Governments, and Heads of the Tourism & Hospitality Associations.

The International Tourism Marts are organized in the North-Eastern States on rotation basis. Mizoram is hosting this Mart for the first time. The earlier editions of this mart have been held in Guwahati, Tawang, Shillong, Gangtok, Agartala, Imphal and Kohima.

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Mizoram gears to host 10th International Tourism Mart in Aizawl for first time

The international tourism mart in mizoram's aizawl will bring together tourism business fraternity and entrepreneurs from the eight northeastern states in india.

A three-day mega event to put a spotlight on the tourism potential of the northeast region and facilitate interaction among government agencies, business fraternity, entrepreneurs and other stakeholders is all set to be inaugurated in Mizoram capital Aizawl on Thursday.

The 10th International Tourism Mart (ITM) for the northeast region will also focus on "priorities of G20 for tourism track", since India will assume the yearlong Presidency of the influential group for a year from December 1 to November 30 next year.

Union Culture and Tourism Minister G Kishan Reddy is slated to address the inaugural session of the event as the chief guest in the evening.

The event has been planned to facilitate interaction between buyers, sellers, media, government agencies, and other stakeholders. The ITM will bring together tourism business fraternity and entrepreneurs from the eight Northeastern states, the Tourism Ministry said on Wednesday.

Union minister Reddy, who holds the portfolio of development of the northeast region (DoNER) will attend the inaugural ceremony to be hosted at the R Dengthuama Indoor Stadium here.

Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga will also grace the event, the ministry has said.

The venue has been decked up with vibrant posters promoting the eight states of the northeast region as veritable tourism attractions.

Posters include slogans such as 'Awesome Assam' to 'Land of Jewel - Manipur ' and 'Mesmerising Meghalaya' to 'Land of Dawn-lit Mountains - Arunachal Pradesh'.

The event will take place a day after India was handed over the presidency of the influential bloc at the end of the two-day G-20 summit in Bali in Indonesia.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India's G-20 presidency will be inclusive, ambitious and action-oriented, noting that it is taking the responsibility at a time the world is grappling with geopolitical tensions, economic slowdown and rising food and energy prices.

India is expected to host over 200 G20 meetings during its yearlong Presidency, which will culminate with an annual summit on September 9 and 10 next year.

From big metros to smaller cities, including those rich in history and scenic beauty such as Hampi and Khajuraho, India has planned to host the G20 meetings at 55 locations across the country during this period.

These locations will also include Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities which have picturesque landscape and are rich in cultural heritage, a top official of the Tourism Ministry had earlier said.

"So, we are doing a meeting at the Runn of Kutch, one in Siliguri, there will be meetings at Hampi and Khajuraho as well," the official had said.

Union Tourism Secretary Arvind Singh had recently said that India plans to position itself as a "major tourism destination" during its Presidency of the G20.

He had said this during a national conference of state tourism ministers hosted in Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh from September 18-20.

Tourism-related aspects of the G20 leaders' summit were also discussed during the conference organised by the Union Ministry of Tourism.

"We plan to ensure due rigour and dedication, and showcase our cultural richness while welcoming the world to our nation. We plan to bring in necessary interventions including visa reforms, ease of travel, traveller-friendly immigration facilities at airports and openness to international travel," the tourism ministry had said in a statement earlier after the Dharamshala conference.

The Aizawl event is billed to step up the efforts of the ministry in positioning itself as a major tourism destination during India's Presidency of the G20.

The mart will include presentations by the eight Northeastern states on their tourism potential, cultural evenings, sightseeing visits to local attractions in and around Aizawl, the ministry said.

It will also include business-to-business (B2B) meetings where buyers from different regions of the country will engage in one-on-one meetings with sellers from the northeast region. Also, an exhibition including display of beautiful handicrafts and handlooms will also be organised to showcase the tourism products of respective participating states.

The International Tourism Marts are organised in the northeastern states on a rotational basis. Mizoram is hosting this mart for the first time. The earlier editions of the event have been held in Guwahati, Tawang, Shillong, Gangtok, Agartala, Imphal and Kohima, the ministry said.

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International Tourism Mart 2022 kicks off in lush green hills of Aizawl

As part of its ‘Look North-East’ policy, the Centre is planning to have some G20 meetings in the region and picturesque Aizawl, the capital of hilly State Mizoram, with ample natural beauty and a deep-rooted sense of culture and tradition, will host one of them. The capitals of the other seven northeastern States are also on the radar for the meet.

To further boost tourism, as many as 100 viewpoints will be constructed along highways across the country, starting with nine in Mizoram, Union Tourism Minister G Kishan Reddy said here while addressing the three-day inaugural session of the International Tourism Mart (ITM) 2022 in the State capital on Thursday. Once a remote village used as a British army fort, Aizawl is now a tourist's delight.

The ITMs are organized in the North-Eastern States on a rotation basis. Mizoram is hosting this Mart for the first time with much fanfare and has a line of events to showcase its tourism potential to enhance tourists’ footfalls. The earlier editions of this mart have been held in Guwahati, Tawang, Shillong, Gangtok, Agartala, Imphal and Kohima.

Reddy also shared details of steps being taken by the Centre to improve the connectivity of the region to further boost tourism, which is one of the major sources of livelihood and development in the region.

In this connection, a tourism task force for the Northeast region with the help of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) and other ministries is in the offing.

“India will also hold an investors’ conclave in 2023 to promote global investments and MICE tourism into the tourism sector. Our focus will be to increase the global investments not only in the hospitality industry but to also promote Theme parks and entertainment centres, adventure tourism, cruise tourism, wellness tourism, winter tourism etc,” Reddy said.

“Also, India will be soon presiding over the  G20  from  December  2022  to November 2023. We will host over 200 meetings across 55 cities during this period. 

“These meetings are also proposed to be held in several states of the northeast including Aizawl,” he said, adding that among the G20 member countries, China, Mexico, India, South Africa and Indonesia are projected to expand their tourism industry post-COVID.

“With our presidency, we definitely can stride ahead of these 4-5 countries to build the rightful place of India's tourism industry in the global arena. We must plan to showcase our North Eastern Cultural Richness while welcoming the world to our country. This International Tourism Mart 2022 will highlight the diverse tourist attractions and products offered in the 8 states.”

During the occasion, Reddy and the Chief Minister of Mizoram Zoramthanga jointly laid the foundation stone of the Aizawl Convention Center at Chite,  PRASHAD Project in Mizoram and two Bamboo Link Roads.”

Earlier talking to reporters, he said that the Union Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of DoNER and Ministry of Road Transport and Highways are developing 100 view-points in the North East region. 22 viewpoints have been taken up for development at a cost of 49 crores while in Mizoram, 9 viewpoints have been taken up for development at the cost of 12.78 crores.

Reddy also shared that Border Roads Organisation under the Union Defence Ministry has taken the initiative of providing basic amenities to tourists visiting scenic locations by building Border roads organisation cafes, with 25 proposed in Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Manipur, Nagaland and Assam.

As a part of its development and tourism promotion strategy, the Centre has sanctioned 16 projects worth Rs 1337 crore in the Northeast region of  India.

Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga said that the State is nestled in the green hills---offering evergreen hills, dense bamboo jungles, lush green paddy fields and blue mountains.

While talking to The Pioneer on the sidelines of the event, Mizoram Tourism Minister Pu Robert Romawia Royte revealed as the State was the last one to be hit by Covid-pandemic in the region, its tourist footfall has been badly hit.

“However, now, being free of the Covid, we will soon catch up with the rest of the States,” he said highlighting that not only Mizoram is dotted with unexplored tourists hotspots but also has a high literacy rate, and has a large English speaking population that works in its favour.

Under the central scheme PRASHAD, Tourism Ministry has approved a project for the development of amenities for pilgrims, congregation area, and facilitation centre at Aizawl, Hangi Lunlen, Tlang- Prayer mountain, Khuangchera puk, Reiek peak and Khawruhlian. The cost is around Rs. 45 crores.

Union Tourism Secretary Arvind Singh said that a Task Force for tourism promotion in the North-East will be established soon.

He pointed out that the tourism sector accounts for a higher share of women’s employment and entrepreneurship as compared to the whole economy.

“Indian tourism industry contributes to around 4.7 per cent of the country's GDP and provides employment to around 31.8 million inhabitants.

“If tourism’s contribution is increased to 10 per cent of GDP in India, it can create 26 million new jobs. According to World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), an investment of Rs.10 lakh can generate 47.5 jobs as against 12.6 in manufacturing”, he added.

The three-day ITM event is being attended by North-eastern Tourism Ministers, senior officials of the North-eastern states, State governments, and heads of the tourism and hospitality associations.

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