Travel expo gets under way

Collector B. Lakshmikantham inaugurates the three-day event

November 18, 2017 12:32 am | Updated 12:32 am IST

A visitor browsing a tourism brochure at the India International Tour and Travel Exhibition in Vijayawada on Friday.

A visitor browsing a tourism brochure at the India International Tour and Travel Exhibition in Vijayawada on Friday.

Do you want to book for a site seeing package in Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia, and pilgrimage in India or for a marriage function in a good location? The India International Travel Exhibition (IITE) is offering attractive packages on discounts.

Tourism Development Corporations of Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand and Himachal Pradesh and many private tourist operators have displayed various packages in the expo being organised by IITE in the city.

Collector B. Lakshmikantham inaugurated the three-day exhibition at Vedika Function Hall, near Benz Circle, on Friday. He went round the stalls arranged by tourism officials and private tourism companies of different States.

Officials of Kerala Tourism Development Corporation explained the Collector about ayurveda and spa facilities and heritage.

The Gujarat Tourism Corporation explained the highlights of the tourism projects such as Gir forest, Gandhi Ashram, Mandri beach and the famous temples, while the Himachal Pradesh Tourism staff showcased the Shimla museum, lakes, temples and the famous carnivals.

The AP Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) explained about the scenic beauty of rivers Godavari and Krishna, Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple at Tirupati, Araku Valley, Kailasagiri Hill and mouth watering delicacies of Andhra Pradesh and the tourism packages underway, said IITE Director Anurag Gupta.

The Jharkhand Tourism Department showcased about tribal dances, culture and heritage, handicrafts, rivers, waterfalls and the historic shrines. Guides of Madhya Pradesh Tourism greeted the visitors with Ujjain, Khajuraho, Omkareshwar and Sanchi temples and the animal and bird sanctuaries.

Private tourism operators such as DOT Holidays, KSA, R.K. vacations, Jhari Eco Stay, TH Travel Home, Anand Regency, Namaste Holiday Tours and travel operators are offering educational, pilgrimage and adventure tours and honeymoon packages, Mr. Gupta said.

Families, friends and groups can book domestic and corporate packages in the expo, the organisers added.

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