Manipur Tourism Congress concludes
Source: Chronicle News Service / DIPR

Imphal, September 29 2021: The first ever tourism congress held in the state with the participation of tourism professionals from across the country concluded on Wednesday at Classic Grande, here.

The event which started on September 27 World Tourism Day was organised by the Department of Tourism in association with Manipur Association of Tour Operators (MATO) under the theme 'Tourism for Inclusive Growth'.

The congress witnessed participation of representatives from tour operator associations, travel agents, hoteliers and homestay owners of the state and other neighbouring North-eastern states.

Speaking lat the inauguration of the congress, Tourism additional chief secretary P Vaiphei congratulated the organising teams for sending out the message of restarting the tourism industry i'n the state for a quick recovery.

The delegates from different states had productive idea sharing sessions with state's tourism officials and tour operators.

Manipur Association of Tour Operators showcased wide array of tourism products and services available in the state during the inaugural function of the congress.

A FAM trip to various tourist destinations in the state was organised as part of the event in order to give the participants a first-hand experience of the tourist attractions.

Tourism director W Ibohal Singh gave a presentation on the state's tourism products and emphasised on the need for the North-eastern states to come together while promoting the region as a favourite tourist destination for domestic and international travellers.

He highlighted the arrival figure of international travellers to the state which increased by leaps and bounds every year till the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic at the end of 2019.The participation of members of premiere tour operators' associations from across the country at this event is valuable for the state as it will help in filling the gap in selling tourism products to potential visitors to the state, he added.

The congress marked the opening of the tourism business in the state and the creation of a common platform for stakeholders in the tourism industry to jointly promote Manipur as a favourite tourist destination in the Northeast India Region.

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