Travel & Tourism Industry Welcomes SATTE 2014 in Mumbai
Travel & Tourism Industry Welcomes SATTE 2014 in Mumbai
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MUMBAI, India, Feb. 3/PRN=KYODO JBN/ --
UBM India today flagged off the SATTE MumbaiWest, the Mumbai edition of
SATTE 2014; India's foremost travel and tourism sector event, at the Nehru
Centre in Mumbai, The event was inaugurated by Chhagan Bhujbal, Minister for
Tourism, Govt. of Maharashtra.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20140203/667576 )
SATTE MumbaiWest, which includes two days of B2B meetings amongst the
travel and tourism community from Western India, has significantly grown in the
last three years of its existence. In its fourth edition, SATTE MumbaiWest has
to its credit, exhibitors from across the industry. State Tourism Boards that
are keen on expanding business with the western region have joined hands to be
a part of the trade show. Tourism entities such as Goa Tourism Development
Corporation; Chhattisgarh Tourism Board; West Bengal Tourism; Karnataka
Tourism; Tamil Nadu Tourism; Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation;
Kerala Tourism and Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation are
some of the confirmed
participants.
Additionally, the State Tourism Boards of West Bengal and Maharashtra will
leverage the platform provided by SATTE MumbaiWest to update the fraternity on
their respective states and their offerings through destination briefings.
With India emerging as one of the fastest growing travel market, the NTOs
are keen to tap the potential of this segment. With metros being the largest
feeder markets and Mumbai being one of the country's largest source markets in
the western region, the NTOs have participated in SATTE MumbaiWest 2014 to
further optimise the potential. Korea Tourism Organization; Ministry Of
Tourism, Sultanate of Oman; Zagreb Tourist Board; Cambodia Ministry of Tourism;
Government of Dubai, Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing; Turkish
Culture & Tourism Office and Tourism Malaysia are among the names that will be
showcasing their destinations at the event.
In addition to the NTOs, are international DMCs and tour operators such as
Andaman Escapades; Al - Tayyar Travel Group - Egypt; Chariot Holidays; Heritage
Tours (Israel); Lavasa Tourism and Freedom Holidays Incoming, all who are
optimistic with regard to the potential of the Indian market and intend to
increase visibility through SATTE MumbaiWest 2014.
SATTE 2014 Mumbai edition has extensive representation from the hospitality
industry too. Leading hospitality participants include the Anantara Resorts &
Spa; Atlantis The Palm Dubai; Singhotel Andaman; Hycith by Sparsa; Vasundhara
Sarovar Premiere; The Ambassador Hotel and Frasers Hospitality amongst others.
In addition to the major tourism sectors, technology support companies and
travel service companies are also set to showcase their products at the event.
Falcon business resources; Iween Software Solutions, Interglobe aviation and PR
Newswire are some of the entities that will be present at SATTE MumbaiWest.
The 21st edition of SATTE 2014 which was flagged off in Delhi last week has
set a positive tone for the sector in 2014. The 2014 Delhi edition witnessed
interested buyers, not only from the metros, but also tier II and tier III
cities and laid emphasis on responsible and sustainable tourism, MICE, cruise
and corporate travel.
The Delhi edition of SATTE 2014 was inaugurated by Shri Parvez Dewan,
Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India amongst the esteemed guests from
the industry. SATTE 2014 served as an important platform for senior decision
makers. Dignitaries from the travel and tourism sector included Ms. Alla
Peressolava, Head, SILK ROAD Programme/ FAIRS Programme, UNWTO, Ms Sandie Dawe,
CEO, VisitBritain, Mr Zulkifly Md. Said, Director General, Islamic Tourism
Centre, Malaysia, Mr Nakul Anand, Chairman, Federation of Associations in
Indian Tourism & Hospitality (FAITH) and Executive Director, ITC Ltd, Mr.
Subhash Goyal, President, Indian Association of Tour Operators, Mr Iqbal Mulla,
President, Travel Agents Association of India, Mr Zakkir Ahmed, President,
Travel Agents Federation of India, Mr Guldeep Singh Sahni, President, Outbound
Tour Operators Association of India, and Mr S M Shervani, President, Federation
of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India.
Important international delegates included HE Nancy J. Powell, U.S.
Ambassador to India, among other ambassadors and High Commissioners of various
countries who graced the event with their presence.
Major announcements made at SATTE 2014 in Delhi included:
- VisitBritain announced Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between UK and
Indian Trade Associations
- The Incredible India website now offers a comprehensive resource for
tourist information and commission-free booking of hotels, trains and
flights within India
- Visa-free medical tourism from Maldives to India for 60 days
- Launch of Maharashtra Tourism Diamond Alliance in consultation with the
best tourism sector players for joint promotion and knowledge exchange,
with MoUs signed with Canada and Japan
New additions to the 2014 SATTE included Zambia, Singapore, Taiwan,
Bangladesh, Armenia, and Gold Coast (Australia), while USA, Kenya, Nepal,
Bhutan, Turkey and Seychelles increased their presence at SATTE 2014.
SATTE's enhanced buyer programme offered an incentivised Pre-Scheduled
Appointments (PSAs) system enabling buyers to schedule appointments, ensuring
opportunities for international and regional senior level buyers to source new
destinations and travel products on the show floor.
Joji George, Managing Director, UBM India, said, "UBM India's focus for
SATTE has always been to establish India as one of the most sought after,
tourism destination on the global tourism map. SATTE 2014, as a event offering
world-class networking platform to the travel and tourism industry to meet,
network and grow their businesses, has received phenomenal response from the
industry. The contribution of the SATTE Conference too was well received for
highlighting the contemporary challenges faced by the industry and preparing
the roadmap for the future."
About UBM India
UBM India is India's #1 and South Asia's leading live media and events
company that engages people and enriches businesses. We provide the industry, a
platform that brings the world's buyers and sellers together through a
portfolio of exhibitions, content led conferences, seminars, tech media, live
events, data services and powerful media brands. Enabling trade across multiple
industry verticals, we host over 20 large scale exhibitions and over 60
conferences every year, across the country. UBM India, a UBM Asia Company, has
teams across Mumbai, New Delhi, Bangalore and Chennai. Owned by UBM plc, listed
on the
London Stock Exchange, UBM Asia is Asia's leading exhibition organizer and the
biggest commercial organizer in mainland China, India and Malaysia. For further
details, please visit the UBM India website at http://www.ubmindia.in
Contact:
Teena Sainani
+91-98705-48583
teena.sainani@ubm.com
SOURCE: SATTE 2014 and UBM India Pvt Ltd
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