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Tourism Mart to be organized in New Delhi

 Tourism Mart will be organized in New Delhi from 16th of September to create a global tourism mart for India on lines of major international travel marts.
Briefing reporters in New Delhi today, Tourism Minister K J Alphons said, it will boost the tourism sector in the country. He said the government wants to double the foreign tourist arrival  in the next three years.
The Mart will provide a platform for stakeholders in the tourism and hospitality industries to interact and transact business opportunities.
Buyer delegates are being invited from important and potential source markets like North America, West Europe, East Asia and Latin America to participate in the Mart.
Over 300 international buyers, influencers and bloggers are expected to attend the event.
It will also provide an opportunity to the buyers to see the world class tourism facilities available in India like airports, hotels, tourist destinations, upcoming facilities and possibility in the field of adventure tourism.
Around 200 stalls will be provided to the sellers to enable them to interact with the buyers. These will include pavilion for state and Union Territory to showcase their unique tourism destinations and products. The event will end on 18th of September.

Peshawar suicide blast in election rally

Pakistan, the number of those killed in last night’s suicide blast in Peshawar has increased to 20. The toll was initially reported to be 13, but it rose to 20 overnight. The Police Chief of Peshawar City said, Awami National Party leader Haroon Bilour was among those killed, and more than 30 people were injured.
The blast took place shortly before midnight last night when Bilour, who was contesting elections from PK-78 constituency in Peshawar, along with other party workers gathered for a corner meeting in Yakatoot area. Pakistani Taliban have claimed responsibility for the blast.
This is the second terror attack on an election rally in Pakistan ahead of the 25th of this month’s general elections.
Earlier this month, seven people, including a candidate of the Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal, were injured in an explosion during a rally near Takhtikhel.

Festival De La India

Festival De La India
An Exclusive Exhibition of Indian Product & Services
Santiago Business and Conference Centre, Santiago, Chile
26th to 28- November, 2018
Dear Sir/Madam,
Greetings from PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry!
PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry in support of Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India and in close association with Embassy of India, Santiago, Chile is organising “Festival De La India” – An Exclusive Exhibition of Indian Product & Services and Buyer Seller Meet at Santiago Business and Conference Centre, Santiago, Chile during 26th to 28- November, 2018.
Chile is considered South America’s one of the most stable and prosperous nations and its economy is ranked as a high-income economy by the World Bank, with a GDP of US$ 277 billion in 2017 and per capita income of US$ 14,902. Chile has emerged as a strategic trading partner of India in Latin America. India’s exports to Chile have shown an excellent growth from US$ 277 million during 2009-10 to US$ 674.34 million during 2016-17. Chile and India are poised on the verge of a new era of economic cooperation. Both countries aspire to sustained high economic growth. This shared aspiration between India and Chile provides the backdrop PHDCCI `Festival De la India’ Show.
EXHIBITOR PROFILE
  • Agri / Processed Food Products
  • Agri Machinery / Equipment
  • Chemicals & Fertilizers
  • Electrical & Electronics
  • Engineering and automotive products
  • EPC companies
  • Gifts, Handicrafts
  • Home Textiles & Houseware
  • Imitation Jewellery
  • Leather & Leather Products
  • Medical equipment & devices
  • Mining & equipment
  • Packaging
  • Pharmaceuticals & Bulk Drugs
  • Sports Goods
  • Textiles & Apparel
*This List is illustrative
PARTICIPATION COST:
To provide an impetus to the growing trade between India and Chile, a Special package for participation/Sponsorship is being offered.
SPECIAL PACKAGE
Stall Area
Rate
Package
9 sq mt (3X3)
Rs. 98,000
  • Furnished Booth
  • 4 Nights & 5 Days Stay for 1 person on Twin Sharing Basis
  • Visa invitation letter
Note:-The Participation Charges are Non refundable 
Would you like to participate in the event, you are kindly requested to send the duly filled Registration form at the earliest.
Warm Regards
Naresh Kumar
Executive Officer – Exhibitions
PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry
PHD House, 4/2 Siri Inst. Area
August Kranti Marg New Delhi 110016 , India
Tel: +91 49545454 Ext 248  Fax: +91 11 26855450
Mob-+919958633942

TourismIndia: ‘Transformational Experience’, 0n cards Buddhist Circuit

Tourism Minister interacts with diplomatic representatives of different nations with aim to develop bilateral tourism.
Tourist facilities in and around Sarnath to be developed under Buddhist Circuit by the end of this year: K J Alphons;
The Minister of State (I/C) for Tourism, Shri. KJ Alphons, held an interactive session with Ambassadors and diplomatic representatives of various countries stationed in Delhi today. The Ambassadors/representatives of fifteen countries including Austria, Argentina, Bhutan, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Greece, Philippines, Brazil, Malaysia, Germany, Indonesia, Finland, Russia, New Zealand and Oman were present for the meeting. The meeting was held to promote bilateral tourism between India and these countries.
Addressing the participants, the Minister said that the Indian culture can contribute a lot to the world community and Indian culture and philosophy talks about bringing happiness and joy to all, and we want to promote and spread this message to the world. Shri Alphons also outlined the overall growth trajectory of the Indian Tourism Industry, especially in the year 2017 where the Foreign Tourist Arrivals crossed the `10 million mark for the first time and with the inclusion of NRI’s, the international tourist arrival stood at 15.54 million. The minister also presented various proactive steps taken by the government of India towards tourism infrastructure development, ease of travel, safety and security of the tourists and integrated global marketing campaign.
The participants highlighted the importance of improving connectivity to promote tourism and a few countries requested for direct flights of Air India connecting the capital cities of various countries to India. They also offered to give incentives to Bollywood producers/directors for shooting films at beautiful locations in their countries.
As part of the interaction, a presentation on the tourism trends, India’s strong outbound travel potential and few promotional videos were shared with the invitees by Joint Secretary, Tourism Ministry, Shri. Suman Billa. Secretary tourism, Smt. Rashmi Verma and senior officials of Ministry of Tourism including the Chairman and Managing Director of ITDC, participated in this interaction.
The interaction with diplomatic representatives was held under the aegis of the Ambassador’s Forum under “Meet the leader” series.
Addressing media persons after the Ambassadors’ meet, Shri Alphons said that the Ministry wants to promote India through the message of ‘Transformational Experience’ as highlighted in its recent promotional films like ‘Yogi of the Racetrack’ which has already had record breaking 25 million views. These videos are being translated into 9 foreign languages, the Minister added. Giving more details, Shri Alphons said that India is looking at China as an emerging market for foreign tourist arrivals and the Tourism Ministry has already set up its office in Beijing. The promotional videos are also being translated into Chinese, he explained. Mr Alphons further explained that the government is working to tap the potential of Buddhist tourism. Tourist facilities at Sarnath are being upgraded tremendously along with road connectivity and wayside amenities and the same are likely to be completed by year end, the Minister disclosed.
Earlier in the day, the Minister inaugurated a workshop on development, branding and promotion of Buddhist circuit and participated in the discussions on the development of Sarnath under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme of the Ministry of Tourism. This workshop was conducted in partnership with the World Bank group. The representatives of the State governments of Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Orissa, Andhra Pradesh, Archaeological Survey of India,Varanasi Development Authority participated in the workshop.
The Ministry of Tourism has identified Buddhist Circuit as one of the thematic Circuits under its flagship “Swadesh Darshan” Scheme for development of Infrastructure in various states in the country with the help of State Government/Private stakeholders.


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