10^th July 2018

To All Members

Sub: Reminder - INVITATION TO BECOME HOSTED BUYER - INDIA TOURISM MART 2018

Dear Friends,

As you are aware, FAITH is organizing India Tourism Mart from 16-18 September 2018 with the support from Ministry of Tourism, Government of India at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. 

FAITH has targeted to invite about 300 buyers from overseas and a copy of  invitation letter which needs to be sent to the prospective buyers along with the hosted buyers form is attached.

Members who wish to invite their foreign buyers, (Tour Operators & Influencers) may send the enclosed hosted buyer form inviting them for the mart.. The data received will be screened by the Screening Committee and the applicants will be intimated accordingly.

Members are requested to kindly identify their potential buyers to attend India Tourism Mart and request them to register for the event in the attached registration form. The deadline for completion of buyers registration is 16^th of July, 2018.

This may please be treated as Most Urgent.

Thanks & regards,

Rajesh Mudgill

Hony. Secretary

IATO

Dear Buyer

International tourism is now being given top priority by the Government of India.  Electronic Travel Authorization enabled e-Visa on Arrival https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html is already extended to more than 160 countries in the world with an aim to attract 20 million foreign tourists’ arrivals into the country in next 4 to 5 years. 

In order to give further thrust to the marketing activities of the Indian Tourism & Hospitality stakeholders, "India Tourism Mart" has been planned as part of the initiative between 16^th to 18^th September, 2018 (check-out on 19^th September, 2018) in New Delhi.

India Tourism Mart is being jointly organized by Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India and Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism & Hospitality (FAITH).  FAITH is the apex body of the Tourism & Hospitality Industry in the private sector in India where all the national associations of Tour Operators, Travel Agents, Hotels, Transport Operators, Conventions & Exhibition Operators, Restaurants and Tourism Attractions are members. 

On behalf of the Indian Tourism & Hospitality Industry, FAITH invites you as Hosted Buyer to the most anticipated international tourism mart. The 3-day event shall be held at Vigyan Bhawan, Rajpath Road Area, Central Secretariat, New Delhi consisting of stake holders from the private and Govt sector, showcasing the Indian tourism products. The efforts are being made so that the time spent by the international buyers is used to the fullest possible, where they will be interacting with Tour Operators, Hotels and related Tourism service providers.

Indian states shall also make presentations to give the relevant tourism information to the Foreign Tour Operators about the specifics of their respective state. Proper B2B interaction shall be organised with various Tourism and Hospitality service providers in India. 

To add to the overall experience, gala dinner and cultural show shall showcase authentic India.  Comfortable stay at international hotels, major meals at the selected venue and all transportation services will be provided by FAITH & Ministry of Tourism including the air travel to & fro New Delhi from your country of stay.

You also have an option to choose Pre and Post familiarization tours by using the link http://www.indiatourismmart.com/fam-tours.

With far improved international air connectivity, strong infrastructure across the country along with the renewed thrust by the Govt. of India like never before, Tourism to India is poised for much greater growth. It is the best way for all professionals like you to enjoy India experience and meet all the major service providers from India under one roof. Attending "INDIA TOURISM MART 2018" shall give you immense exposure and confidence to start selling India in a much bigger way in your respective countries.

We would request you to fill up the registration form by clicking http://www.indiatourismmart.com/hosted-buyers at the earliest so that we can include you in the buyers’ list and plan your visit. The form may please be submitted on or before 16^th of July, 2018.

To ensure 100% attendance in all B2B meetings, a deposit of USD 200 shall be required upon arrival in Delhi which shall be refunded after receiving confirmation of attendance in all scheduled meetings.

Thanks & regards,

SUBHASH GOYAL

HONORARY SECRETARY - FAITH

CHAIRMAN – ORGANISING COMMITTEE

MOBILE: +91 9810016061

Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism & Hospitality

Corporate Office : G-55, Connaught Place, New Delhi-110001, India

Phone: +91 (11) 46206629/30 | Mobile:+91 8130877112 | Email:  secretariat@indiatourismmart.com;