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NTB commence series of roadshows in India, displaying diversity and beautiful country. The roadshow took place in six major cities of South and West India, aiming to strengthen the cordial relations between India and Nepal. Buzz Travel Marketing was appointed by NTB to organize the roadshows across India. South India Sales Mission started roadshows in Kochi on 7 June 2023, followed by Coimbatore on 9 June, and Madurai on 12 June. NTB officials attended these events accompanied by Destination Management Companies (DMCs) from Nepal. The roadshows in the South Zone will provide an opportunity for travel professionals, including tour operators, travel agents, and media representatives, to explore the huge tourism offerings of Nepal. The West India Sales Mission started in Ahmedabad on 14 June, followed by Vadodara on 16 June, and concluded in Surat on 19 June. Representatives of 15 private organizations from Nepal also attended the events. The roadshows held in the West Zone to focus on fostering fruitful collaborations between Indian and Nepalese travel professionals, along with developing and nurturing cultural, natural, and adventure treasures of Nepal. Attendees had interactive presentations, connecting opportunities, and discussions on trends and developments in the Nepalese tourism industry. Laxman Gautam, Marketing Head, Tourism Marketing and Promotion Department, NTB was excited to bring the roadshow to India and promoting the beauty of Nepal hospitality. Srijana Nepali, Officer, South Asia Unit, Tourism Marketing and Promotion Department commented, “Roadshows provide an excellent platform for travel industry professionals in India to discover the incredible experiences Nepal has to offer. We believe strengthening our bond with the Indian market will lead to growth of tourism between both the countries. 

Goa Tourism Development Corporation planning road shows and exhibitions in four major cities in October and November, which will be held in Paris (France) around October 26, Zurich (Switzerland) around October 28, Frankfurt (Germany) around November 1, and Vienna (Austria) around November 3. A delegation of 75  people will include politicians, bureaucrats, representatives from travel and tour operators and other stakeholders in the tourism industry. GTDC is organising the road show and has floated a Request For Proposal (RFP) from an agency who can organise and manage the Goa Tourism side at these roadshows.

MoT recently organised virtual roadshow titled ‘Incredible India Reconnect 2022’ from 26th April 2022 and IATO has written to them saying that virtual roadshows are no good and are not solving their problems, revealed Rajiv Mehra, President, IATO. They emphasised to have physical B2B meetings by organising roadshows which will be more meaningful and fruitful to revive business, he added.