1st December, 2023

To All Members,
(Recognized by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India)

Dear Friends,

Sub: Tourism Promotion Seminar between India - Coastal Provinces of Vietnam, 20-22 December, 2023

It is to inform you that the Indian Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam in association with the provinces of Binh Thuan and Ba Ria Vung Tau, is planning to organize two Tourism Promotion Seminar between India – Coastal Provinces of Vietnam in Phan Thiet City (Binh Thuan province) and Ba Ria Vung Tau City from 20 to 22 December 2023. Both the events will be attended by local tour operators, and hospitality industries  apart from senior government officials. The objective is to develop a connection between tour operators on both sides.

The Consulate warmly extends an invitation to our members to participate in this two-day event. Tentative programme of the event is attached.

IATO has been requested to identify 5 tour operators who wish to participate as part of the tourism delegation from India.
Members attending the seminar will need to make their own arrangement for  their international flight tickets and domestic flights tickets in Vietnam, both provinces will provide local accommodation, meals and local transport.
Kindly note the following:-
•    Members who wish to attend need to make their own arrangements for Travel from India to Vietnam and back and domestic air tickets in Vietnam.   
•    Only one person from each company MD/Director/Owner/GM/Decision Maker will be considered for participation.
•    Maximum 5 members will be registered for this event. If more than 5 names are received, it will be decided by draw of lot.
•    Members who are selected need to apply for visa and share the details with the Indian Consulate after the names are sent to Indian Consulate by IATO.
•    Members who are not recognized by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India will not be considered.
•    Members who are interested, may send their expression of interest by 12 noon on Monday, the 4th December 2023 on email id operations@iato.in and iato.circulars@gmail.com with the following information : -

i.    Name of the person _______
ii.    Designation _________
iii.    Name of the company _____
iv.    Mobile no.________
v.    Email id__________  

Note: Please note members who have not paid their annual subscription for the financial year 2022-23 will not be considered, hence they should not apply.

Thanks and regards,

Ravi Gosain
Vice President