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International Tourism Mart (ITM) for the NorthEast

Posted on November 19, 2022 by admin1  986

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The Ministry of Tourism  is organizing the 10th International Tourism Mart (ITM) for the NorthEast Region .

  • Objective of ITM 2022 is to highlight tourism potential of the Northeast region in domestic and international markets.

About ITM

  •  The International Tourism Marts are organised 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.
  • The Mart aims to bring together the tourism business fraternity and entrepreneurs from the eight North Eastern States. The event has been planned and scheduled to facilitate interaction between buyers, sellers, media, Government agencies and other stakeholders to create a buzz

Do You Know ?

  • The eight states of North East India are blessed with scenic natural beauty, rich biodiversity, rare wildlife, historical sites, distinct cultural and ethnic heritage and warm and welcoming people. 
  • The region offers unforgettable Wildlife Tourism, Tea & Golf Tourism, River tourism, Religious & Spiritual Tourism, Heritage Tourism, Cultural & Culinary Tourism, Adventure Tourism, Agro & Rural Tourism and Offbeat Destinations. 
  • Northeast India is home to many wildlife sanctuaries like Kaziranga National Park famous for the one-horned rhinoceros. 
  • The mighty Brahmaputra flows through the length of Assam where tourists can enjoy memorable river cruises and the flowing rivers of Arunachal Pradesh which feed the Brahmaputra offering incredible white water rafting experiences. 
  • The region is endowed with diverse tourist attractions. 

Source:PIB

 
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