Ministry of Tourism, Government of India is participating in the Arabian Travel Mart (ATM) 2023 to be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from 01 to 04 May. Arabian Travel Mart is one of the leading global events in the travel and tourism industry, attracting visitors and exhibitors from around the world. India’s participation in the Arabian Travel Mart 2023 is a significant step towards promoting India as a preferred travel destination among the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) markets. India is a popular destination for travelers seeking a unique and authentic experience in the fields of diverse culture, heritage, cuisine and natural beauty, adventure destinations and sports, MICE (Tourism Meetings, Incentives , Conferences and Exhibitions), luxury, wildlife, wellness The venue is
The Ministry of Tourism is organizing “Incredible India”. Launched the Visit India 2023 campaign to provide a comprehensive overview of India’s diverse tourism offerings and the country’s commitment to sustainable tourism practices. The India Pavilion will showcase India’s rich cultural and natural heritage, including UNESCO World Heritage Sites, wildlife sanctuaries and spiritual heritage sites.
The event will strengthen the Ministry of Tourism’s engagement with the Middle East and North Africa tourism industry, including travel agents, tour operators, airlines and media representatives. The delegation will participate in various networking events, one-to-one meetings and media interactions to position India as a leading tourism destination and forge partnerships with industry stakeholders.
India’s participation in the Arabian Travel Mart 2023 underlines the country’s commitment to promote tourism as a driver of economic growth and employment. The Government of India is committed to strengthen the tourism infrastructure of the country and promote India as a world class tourist destination.
The Indian Pavilion at the Arabian Travel Mart 2023 was inaugurated on 1st May by the Ambassador of India to the UAE, H.E. Sunjay Sudhir did it. On this occasion, Senior Economic Advisor to the Government of India, Ministry of Tourism Shri Gyan Bhushan, Tourism Minister of Puducherry Shri K.K. Lakshminarayana Kannan, Tourism Minister of Goa Shri Rohan KHAUNTE and Shri Arun Srivastava, Deputy Director General, Union Ministry of Tourism were present.
More than 65 State Tourism Departments/UTs, tour operators, travel agents, representatives of hotel chains and airlines from India are participating in Arabian Travel Mart 2023 Dubai. This will increase the number of people coming to India for tourism from the Middle East region. It will also provide an opportunity to the stakeholders of the Indian tourism industry to connect with the global travel trade.
Security of tourists is a major challenge. The Ministry of Tourism has a 24×7 toll-free multilingual tourist helpline in 12 languages apart from Hindi and English. The tourist helpline is operational in 10 international languages – Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. Under this, the existing toll free number 1800111363 or short code 1363 is available to dial in India. Through this, assistance is provided to tourists in times of difficulty while traveling in India. If necessary the concerned authorities are also alerted.
The official website of the Ministry of Tourism (www.incredibleindia.org) presents India as a holistic destination. Various experiences of spirituality, heritage, adventure destinations, culture, yoga and wellness can be found on the land of India. This website is also available in Hindi and major international languages.
The Ministry of Tourism is celebrating this year as ‘Visit India Year 2023’ to encourage inland travel especially in the backdrop of India’s G20 Presidency as well as the grand event of India@75 Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. The focus has been on India’s inbound travel to showcase the various tourism specialties of our country and expose them to global tourists.
