Kishan Reddy

Mizoram is a beautiful state and possess huge potential in terms of adventure and eco-tourism. A large number of events are being carried on as a part of the ITM. Such includes interaction between buyers, sellers, media, government agencies and other stakeholders, presentations by eight north-eastern states on their tourism potential, cultural evenings, B2B meetings

Union Tourism and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) minister G. Kishan Reddy said that the assumption of G20 presidency by India would lead to opening the scope of investment for hospitality along with adventure, cruise and wellness tourism, on 18 November

Reddy said that hopefully the G20 meetings which would be taking place across the country, including in the northeast, would create a platform to showcase the culture, history and tourism potential of the region to the world. He inaugurated the three-day 10th International Tourism Mart (ITM) Aizawl on 17 November’s evening.

Mizoram is a beautiful state and possess huge potential in terms of adventure and eco-tourism. ITM is planning to facilitate interaction between government agencies and stakeholders, said Reddy while addressing another event on 18 November.

The minister also thanked the state government for setting up YUVA Tourism Clubs in schools and colleges.

He highlighted various development works being done in the northeast, and said that by undertaking a huge number of projects by the Central government for the 360-degree development of the region. This indicates the commitment of the Union government to bring holistic development in the northeast region.

A large number of events are being carried on as a part of the ITM. Such includes interaction between buyers, sellers, media, government agencies and other stakeholders, presentations by eight north-eastern states on their tourism potential, cultural evenings, B2B meetings. Under this, different regions buyers from country would engage in one-on-one meetings with sellers from the northeast region.

One of the purposes behind organising the exhibition is to showcase the tourism products of the participating states. The International Tourism Marts are organised in the north-eastern states on rotational basis. Mizoram is the first one to host this mart in this year. Previously, this mart was held in Guwahati, Tawang, Shillong, Gangtok, Agartala, Imphal and Kohima.