15th Great Indian Travel Bazaar Kicks Off in Jaipur
Great Indian Travel Bazaar begins in Jaipur
Hindustan Times
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The 15th edition of the Great Indian Travel Bazaar (GITB) commenced in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, focusing on inbound tourism. The event, organized by the Ministry of Tourism and Rajasthan's tourism department, aims to enhance the state's tourism sector and double its contribution to GDP over the next decade.
- 01The Great Indian Travel Bazaar (GITB) is a significant B2B tourism event in India.
- 02Rajasthan aims to become a year-round tourism destination through various initiatives.
- 03India plans to double tourism's GDP contribution from 5% to 10% in the next decade.
- 04The event will facilitate over 10,000 B2B meetings between Indian sellers and international buyers.
- 05Public-private partnerships are crucial for enhancing India's global tourism presence.
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The 15th Great Indian Travel Bazaar (GITB) kicked off in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, focusing on promoting inbound tourism. This three-day event, organized by the Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with the Rajasthan tourism department and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), aims to connect global buyers with local tourism stakeholders. Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari emphasized the importance of tourism for economic growth, highlighting state initiatives like heritage restoration and infrastructure improvement to position Rajasthan as a year-round destination. The state's Tourism Policy 2025 aims to enhance investment and expand tourism segments, including homestays and eco-tourism. With a goal to double tourism's contribution to India's GDP from 5% to 10% over the next decade, the event is expected to facilitate over 10,000 pre-scheduled B2B meetings showcasing various tourism experiences, including heritage and wildlife.
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The Great Indian Travel Bazaar is expected to boost local tourism businesses and create job opportunities in Rajasthan.
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