Over 45 National Tourist Organisations (NTOs) and more than 21 Indian State Tourism Boards (STBs) will be setting up country and state pavilions at OTM 2018.

The largest travel show in the Asia Pacific is on target to witness 300 hosted buyers and 15,000 trade visitors.

Turkey, Greece and Thailand are three largest Partner Country pavilions, returning to OTM.

Turkey is the Premier Partner Country at OTM 2018.

Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Jammu & Kashmir are the largest Partner State pavilions this year.

Host state Maharashtra is also putting up a large pavilion to showcase its destinations.

The leading tour operator Cox & Kings has signed up with for the next three years as the Knowledge Partner, starting OTM 2018.

OTM has partnered with TravHQ, to organise Travel Technology Track, with sessions on innovative travel tech solutions, panel discussions with industry thought-leaders and digital skill development workshops.

Phocuswright, the global travel market research company, will be also conducting a session at OTM 2018.

What makes OTM unique?

OTM Mumbai has emerged as the largest travel trade show in the Asia-Pacific region. On the two parameters – the number of participants and gross exhibition area rented by the organisers, OTM has gained an edge over ITB Asia and SATTE; the other two leading shows in the Asia Pacific region.

OTM 2017 also had participants from a larger number of countries (45) when compared to SATTE 2017 (40), as per publicly available information that can be verified.

According to a visitor survey, approximately 76% of the trade visitors at OTM 2017 did not visit any other show in India. It shows OTM is visited by unique buyers from Western India and Mumbai, not accessible through any other show.

Approximately a quarter of OTM’s buyers are from outside Mumbai, out of which half are from Delhi. This data highlights that OTM is also effective in providing access to trade buyers and visitors from all over India.

Mumbai serves as a gateway city to the largest chunk of India’s outbound market. It is also the largest source market in India of business, luxury, MICE and domestic travel in India. This is a great factor behind OTM’s success and emergence as the largest travel trade show in the Asia-Pacific region.

India is ranked among one of the fastest emerging travel destinations in the world as Indians continue to take more than a billion domestic and 20 million international visits annually.

The advent of online technologies has enabled the travel sector to further utilise its potential. Keeping in mind the business prospects, an easy-to-use online meeting diary to fix appointment between buyers and sellers has been scheduled this year.

Exhibitors at OTM

All in all, OTM 2018 will be showcasing the National Tourist Organisations (NTOs) of India, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Botswana, Cambodia, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Egypt, Fiji, Greece, Indonesia, Japan, Kenya, Korea, Macau, Maldives, Nepal, New Zealand, Palestine, Romania, Rwanda, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey.

To tap into the booming travel market of India, country representatives from Bulgaria, Canada, Dubai, Germany, Hong Kong, Iran, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Seychelles, Singapore, Sri Lanka, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uzbekistan and Vietnam will also be making it to the Asia Pacific’s largest travel show.

The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India is also expected to have a strong presence at the show. Major Indian destinations, too, are not far behind their international counterparts. The Indian State Tourism Boards of Maharashtra, Jammu and Kashmir, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Himachal Pradesh, Odisha, Manipur, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Chandigarh, Punjab, Tripura, Assam, Meghalaya and Mizoram will be ensuring their representation with a large number of sellers to showcase India at its best.

Buyer’s Turnout

More than 300 corporate buyers from renowned companies have scheduled meetings. They will be visiting the show from all over India to meet the pool of exhibitors showcasing their products and services at OTM 2018.

Major companies include, DDB Mudra, Corporate Flyers, Alembic Pharmaceuticals, Gammon Infrastructure Projects, Aircel, WOV Travel Company, Crowley Accord Marine Management, Expedition 2 India, The Travel Planners, Seven Vows – A Planned Chaos, Intellect Life Sciences, Eventzinspired, Prime Connections, Wander Globe, Sterling Hospitals, Magma Fincorp, Scotch and Water Innovations, Gionee and many others.

QUOTES

I am happy to know that Fairfest Media is organising OTM, which has emerged as the leading travel trade show in the Asia Pacific region, with a large number of national and international stakeholders from the global tourism industry participating. I understand that organisers have a proven track record of pioneering and curating international tourism marts all across the country for the last 28 years. I look forward to being a part of the event and wish the upcoming edition of OTM all the very best!

– KJ Alphons, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Tourism, Government of India

I am sure that the national and international tourism destinations and travel products will find OTM a useful platform for marketing to and transacting business with the fast growing Indian travel industry. OTM will also be a useful platform to exchange ideas and opportunities for cooperation between the various tourism stakeholders, for promoting domestic and inbound tourism. I am given to understand that exhibitors and trade visitors at the mart will be able to set up pre-fixed appointments to maximise the business opportunities. Sessions on film tourism, destination weddings, travel blogging, MICE etc planned on the sidelines will also provide additional educational and networking opportunities.

– Rashmi Verma, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India

It is praiseworthy that Fairfest Media Ltd is organising this show since last 30 years with a view to providing a platform for the stakeholders of the travel and tourism industry to meet network and explore opportunities for tourism exchanges between countries, states and regions. I hope that this travel show will help in promoting tourism and popularising tourist destinations in the country including Maharashtra. I extend my best wishes to organisers and all participants and wish OTM a grand success.

– Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister, Government of Maharashtra

I understand that with over 1,100 exhibitors from 45 countries and 21 Indian states, OTM 2018 will be India’s biggest-ever travel trade show. Maharashtra Tourism is happy to lend its full support as the Host State. Our big participation at OTM over the years underlines the importance of which our Government attaches to tourism as an economic driver. I wish all the exhibitors and visitors at OTM good business and a comfortable and enjoyable stay in Mumbai and Maharashtra.

– Jaykumar Rawal, Minister of Tourism, Government of Maharashtra

About Fairfest Media Ltd

OTM is organised by Fairfest Media Ltd, also the organisers of TTF and BLTM branded travel shows. It is India’s oldest and the largest travel trade show network for over 25 years, spanning 9 cities. Fairfest Media is also the Publisher of the most widely distributed print and web editions of the B2B journal – Travel News Digest (TND). It also organises Municipalika, one of its kind annual event focused on urban solutions.

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Union Minister Of For Civil Aviation Inaugurates The New Campus Of The Indian Aviation Academy

New Delhi, 21^st September 2017: The Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Shri P. Ashok Ganapathi Raju today inaugurated new campus of the Indian Aviation Academy in the august presence of Shri R. N.Choubey, Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation; DrGuruprasadMohapatra, Chairman, Airports Authority of India and NIAMAR Society; Shri Kumar Rajesh Chandra, Director General, Bureau of Civil aviation Security as guests of honour. The academy is spread over a lush green campus of 5.33 acres with state-of-the-art, green infrastructure and facilities.

Addressing the audience Shri R. N.Choubey, Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation said that India is poised to attain its coveted place in global aviation arena as one among top three largest aviation market. Therefore, aviation education and training, course content and syllabi have to be improved to meet the demand of the industry.

Dr.GuruprasadMohapatra, Chairman, Airports Authority of India and NIAMAR Society, while addressing the gathering, informed that Indian Aviation Academy is a premier training institute of Airports Authority of India, Directorate General of Civil Aviation and Bureau of Civil Aviation. Prior to IAA, the institute was known as the National Institute of Aviation Management and Research (NIAMAR) and has been a premier institute involved in imparting quality training in aviation sector since 1988.

The academy runs regular training programmes in areas of Airport Operations and Aviation Safety, Airport Engineering and Planning, Air Cargo Management, Environmental concerns in Aviation, Regulatory training through DGCA, Security Training through BCAS, Information Technology, Project Management, Material Management, Airport Commercials, Finance and Human Resource Management.

In addition, IAA offers internationally recognized aviation accredited programmes to participants from across the globe in cooperation with partners like International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Airports Council International (ACI). IAA acquired the full membership of ICAO TRAINAIR PLUS programme in 2016 and has developed and validated two Standard Training Packages (STPs) on Runway Rubber Removal and Airfield Pavement Markings. The institute is in the process of standardizing more training programmes as STPs.

The new building of IAA has been designed with Green Building compliances and has provision for 200kW of solar power generation, 5000 ltr capacity of solar water heating system apart from using energy efficient power appliances and devices.

The Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Shri P. Ashok GajapathiRajuunveiling the plaque during the inauguration new campus of the Indian Aviation Academy, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi in the august presence of Shri R. N. Choubey, Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation; DrGuruprasadMohapatra, Chairman, Airports Authority of India and NIAMAR Society; Shri Kumar Rajesh Chandra, Director General, Bureau of Civil aviation Security.

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Belagavi, 14^thSeptember 2017: The upgraded Belagavi Airport was inaugurated by Shri Siddaramaiah, Chief Minister of Karnataka and Shri P. Ashok GajapathiRaju, Union Minister for Civil Aviation in the august presence of Shri Ananth Kumar, Union Minister of Chemicals & Fertilizers and Parliamentary Affairs; Shri R.V. Deshpande, Minister for Large & Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development, Govt. of Karnataka; D.K. Shivakumar, Minister of Energy and Power, Government of Karnataka,  ShriRamesh L. Jarakiholi, Minister for Co-operation and Belagavi District Incharge Minister; Shri Suresh C. Angadi, Member of Parliament (LokSabha); Dr. PrabhakarKore, Member of Parliament (RajyaSabha); Shri Sanjay B. Patil, Member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly and Smt. SanjyotBandekar, Mayor, Belagavi City Corporation as the guests of honor.

Belagavi is the second capital of Govt. of Karnataka having SuvarnaVidhanaSoudha for the winter sessions of state’s Legislative Assembly. Nestled in the foothills of the Western Ghats, Belagavi enjoys a cool, salubrious climate and is surrounded by natural beauty in the form of rivers, hills, and dense evergreen forests. The city and its vicinity is home to popular tourist destinations like Kamala Basti Fort, Kapileshwar Temple, Sidheshwar Temple, Ramtirth Waterfalls and Kittur Fort etc.

Belagavi is 502 km from Bengaluru and 200 km from Goa Airport. The city is one of the 20 cities selected in the first phase, for development as a smart city under the Government of India’s Smart Cities Mission.

The New Terminal, a centrally air-conditioned building, with an area of 3,600 sqm has a capacity to handle 300 peak hour passengers at a time. It has all essential passenger-friendly amenities and conveniences and is provided with CUTE-enabled Check-in Counters, Baggage Conveyors, Elevator, Public Address System, Fire Fighting & Fire Alarm System, Flight Information Display System (FIDS), CCTV, Baggage scanners and Car parking etc.

While inaugurating the Upgraded Terminal Building, Shri P. Ashok Ganapathi Raju, Union Minister of Civil Aviation said, “Belagavi is an important City in the state of Karnataka. With the Upgraded Airport, the City is all set to cater to more air passengers from the region. Since Belagavi is amongst the first 20 cities being transformed into Smart Cities, this was a much-needed development.”

Commenting on the Upgraded Belagavi Airport, Shri Siddaramaiah, Chief Minister, Karnataka said, “It is a matter of pride for all of us that Belagavi is on the path of being developed into a Smart City, this Upgraded Airport will play an important role in that transformation. The Airport building is well attuned to the future’s growth and requirements.”

Addressing the audience, Shri R.V. Deshpande, Minister for Large & Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development, Govt. of Karnataka; appreciated the efforts put in by Team AAI in the upgrading of Belagavi airport which is equipped with all passenger-friendly amenities.

The Upgraded Terminal Building has many green features like double Insulated Roofing system, provision of skylight system for energy savings, part LED lighting, Low heat gain glazing, energy efficient chillers, usage of fly ash bricks, sewage treatment plant, re-use of treated water for horticulture purposes, Variable Frequency Drive high capacity motors, all the green features aptly seconding the Government’s initiatives towards ‘Green India.’

At present, Belagavi Airport has two daily flights connecting Bengaluru and Mumbai Airports with Q-400 type of aircraft. Belagavi Airport handled close to 1 lakh passengers during the year 2016-17.

Shri Siddaramaiah, Chief Minister of Karnataka, Shri P. Ashok Ganapathi Raju, Union Minister for Civil Aviation and Shri Ananth Kumar, Union Minister of Chemicals & Fertilizers and Parliamentary Affairs and other Dignitaries unveiling the plaque during the inauguration of upgraded Belagavi Airport at Belagavi, Karnataka

New Delhi: DLK Publication Pvt. Ltd. organised the ‘13^th Hospitality India & Explore the World Annual International Travel Awards 2017’ on27^th October 2017 at ‘The Ashok Hotel’, Convention Hall New Delhi as its host hotel, to honour the stellar achievers of Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Industry. The award was in association with Cox & King Ltd and Delhi Tourism, Madhya Pradesh Tourism, Kerala Tourism and Maharashtra Tourism as its Principal Partner State and Punjab Tourism as the Cultural Partner.

At this occasion the chief guest of the evening Shri Alphons Kannanthanam, Hon’ble Minister of State (IC) Ministry of Tourism, on the occasion he quoted “It’s been my pleasure to be associated with Hospitality India, where the industry get acknowledged for their contribution to tourism industry of India. I believe together we all can take the sector to another level. Our country’s heritage is Incredible and contributes 70% of the tourism of India. Tourists who came here feel wonderful and consider India as ‘Incredible India’ and we are proud of our nation”.

13^th Hospitality India and Explore the World Annual International Travel Awards 2017 recognised itself as a platform to honour the stars and the captains of the Tourism and Hospitality Industry Sector. The awards not only acknowledged the Hospitality sector but also the deserving leaders from sectors like Education, Real Estate, Hospital, Hotels & Restaurants, Airlines, etc. Every year Hospitality India takes the initiative to mine out the hardworking nominees and acknowledge that the recipients of the awards are best-in-class.

The awards program also included cultural programs, dance performances and ramp walk by experienced models of the industry.

Mr. Suneet Kalra, Managing Director, Hospitality India & Explore the World, said, “I am quiet ecstatic with the continuous success of our annual national and international awards which aims to recognize the achievements and growth of hospitality and tourism sector. We intend to captivate the attention towards Indian tourism sector and aim to put it on global platform. This concept of an elaborate award ceremony was founded by my late father
Shri DL Kalra to redefine hospitality sector and take it to new heights. I am just taking my father’s dream forward and hope to make his dream bigger and bigger with each passing year.”

Ms. Rajni Kalra, Executive Editor, Hospitality India & Explore the World, said, “Our awards event has always aimed to recognize everyone who has contributed to the travel and tourism sector. Our group has never discriminated between a small travel agency and a big hotel. We have always appreciated those who have contributed to the hospitality and travel sector – be it on a small or large scale.”

Awardees

Award for “Legend – Hotels and Luxury Hospitality” Mr. Rajiv Kaul, president The Leela Palaces Hotels & Resorts Sahar, Mumbai,

Award for “Best Travel, Tourism & Hospitality Organization” Mrs. Ravneet Kaur – IAS Chairperson & Managing Director – ITDC

Award for “Most Preferred Business Hotel-Mumbai” Mr. Punish B Sharma, Area General Manager Meluha The Fern & Rodas Hotel Powai Mumbai,

Award for “Best Naturopathy Ayurvedic Hospital” Mr. Subhash Jagga, President Swami Parmanand Prakritik Chikitsalaya Yoga Avam Anusandhan Kendra (SPPC) New Delhi

Award for  “Best Luxury Wedding & Mice hotel” Mr Hemant Mehta, General Manager Radisson Blu Kaushambi Delhi – NCR

Award for “Best inbound tour operator for USA” Mr. Akarsh Kolaprath, Founder  7M Tours – USA

Award for “BEST DMC – THAILAND (Indian Market)” Mr. Vineeth Andrew, Director Magi Holidays – Thailand

Award for “Innovation in Travel Technology” Mr. Neelkanth Pararath Managing Director,

Award for “Best Luxury Hotel” Dr. Ramesh Kapur Chairman & Managing Director Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi Airport.

ABOUT HOSPITALITY INDIA

Hospitality India, a widely circulated magazine reaches to the elite segment of upmarket consumers all over the country. Hospitality India, Explore the World and India: Yesterday, Today and tomorrow. The first two publications widely cover national and international tourism, aviation, travel agents, tours operators etc. and are also appreciated by Tourism and Travel Trade Hospitality Industry. Our third publication India: Yesterday Today and Tomorrow is a Socio Economic, Political & Business Publication. With its 21 years in this challenging industry, Hospitality India tries to bring the best of the best in the publication.

Many five-star International Group of hotels such as Atlantis the Palm, Dubai had been our partner hotel in 2009; Frasers Suites Worldwide Singapore was our international partner hotel in 2010. The Montcalm- The Shaftesbury Hotels London, Taj Group of Hotels, Oberoi Group of Hotels, Marriott International Preferred Group of Hotels, Leela Group of Hotels, IHG Group of Hotels, Hotel Le Meridien, Imperial Hotels, Westin Hotels, ITC Welcom Hotels, Carlsons Rezidor Group of Hotels, Radisson Hotel Delhi Airport, Hotel Holiday Inn – Al Barsha, Melia Dubai Hotel, Ashok Group of Hotels, ITDC, have been featuring regularly and are amongst our regular clients.

The Hotel offers a range of accommodation across its 322 elegant, well-equipped rooms and suites along with pearls of ITC Hotels’ brand of cuisine. The culinary offerings comprise of K&K – a specialty Indian restaurant that shines in radiance of a thousand candles, Pavilion 75 – the all day dining restaurant and Shanghai Club – a signature restaurant with a changing ambience to transport you to the orient -serving authentic Chinese cuisine.

State-of- the-art conference facilities in excess of 15000 sq ft including two spacious banquet venues, two board rooms, nine breakaway rooms & two outdoor venues, provide specialized spaces to deliberate or celebrate any occasion.

The recreation, beauty and fitness facilities aptly branded as WelcomWellness Centres comprise of swimming pool, gymnasium, WelcomWellness salon & WelcomWellness spa to relax and rejuvenate.

The Hotel is a perfect expression of the locale and evokes both the warmth and the cosmopolitan panorama of the capital city.

Relax, Kickback and spice up your Sundays with an exquisite fare of delectable Western, Indian and Oriental food along with foot tapping Live Music at the All Day Dining Restaurant, Pavilion 75 at WelcomHotel Dwarka.

The huge spread features ‘world on a platter’ concept which includes choicest recipes of refreshing salads, mouth watering appetizers, finger licking kebabs, poultry, seafood and desserts from all parts of the world.

Tantalize your taste buds with Fresh Indian Ocean Oysters, Tender Octopus with Thai Chili, Salt Seared Calamari, Murg Dora Kebab, Chimta Kebab, Teppanyaki Grill, Chukunder ki Shammi and Chaar Daal ki Galaut along with an exciting array of live counters offering Chaats, Kebabs and Dimsums .

An enormous Dessert spread includes Flambes, Crepes, Churros, and Doughnuts to satiate all your gastronomic senses.

WelcomHotel Dwarka

Plot No. 3, District Centre

Sector – 10, Dwarka

New Delhi – 110075

T: 91 11 42229222

ROOMS:

Encased in a glass on all sides, overlooking scenic water bodies, the reception is chic, contemporary and state-of – the- art. The resort features 97 rooms comprising 52 Premier Rooms, 29 Premier Villas, 14 Luxury Villas, and a Presidential Suite.

WEDDINGS AT THE WESTIN SOHNA, RESORT & SPA: Offering 97 luxurious rooms and villas, the resort offers a tranquil retreat for your guests to bask in the glory of festivities. Your first step as a married couple is bound to be majestic and unforgettable as your personal Westin Wedding Specialist will ensure that every nuance of your wedding is perfectly attended to, leaving you relaxed and energized to revel in the splendour of your most unforgettable celebration.

HEAVENLY SPA BY WESTIN:

Escape into the serenity of this Heavenly Spa by Westin experience at The Westin Sohna Resort & Spa and embrace life afresh. Allow yourself to be pampered with a host of rejuvenating experiences and take back a ‘new’ self. Energize your body, nourish your soul, expand your mind and embrace calm.

Rooms

The hotel features 313 elegantly appointed spacious rooms, occupying an area of 42 square metres, with a panoramic view. Every room features Westin’s signature Heavenly Bed® along with Heavenly Bath amenities. Guest has a choice to be pampered with an invigorating massage at The Heavenly Spa by Westin. Take a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool or re-energize yourself with our WestinWORKOUT®, in this calming oasis within the bustling city. For the single female travellers on business and leisure seeking absolute security with luxury, the hotel features seven dedicated rooms for single woman travellers – Aura Rooms. Generous in size these rooms are conveniently located by the elevators for easy access and are serviced by female associates only.

The hotel also features a state-of- the-art luxurious Presidential Suite with more than 220 sq meters area. Located on the 7th floor, the duplex two- bedroom with an elegant living area, distinct dining space brightened by large floor to ceiling windows and stunning views of the Millennium City make you forget the world outside.

Food and Beverage Options

The hotel features and array of eclectic and exciting food and beverage options to choose from. The contemporary All – day dining restaurant, Seasonal Tastes, offers extensive an à la carte options and a lavish buffet spread for lunch and dinner. The authentic signature Pan Asian restaurant – EEST, with three expat chefs offering – Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Thai and Malay cuisine at your table or in the luxury of your private dining space for endless options. The hotel also features signature Californian – Italian Restaurant – PREGO, replete with fun, laughter and casual atmosphere. Relish sweet and savoury delectable goodies at our Gourmet Patisserie, Daily Treats. Mix Lounge and Bar is intimate yet lively, elegantly designed and is conducive for social and business meetings.

Business and Banqueting Facility

Block you next meeting at The Westin Gurgaon, New Delhi where reviving spaces inspire unique ideas. With flexible indoor space and outdoor space, the banquet facility is designed to host meetings and events of virtually any shape and size. High speed internet access and cutting edge audio-visual capabilities can support any technical requests, while the soothing interiors and ambient lights provide an inspiring environment for your event. Customized menus, theme coffee breaks and flawless attention to detail combine to create a memorable experience for the attendees. SuperFoodsRx focused menus are provided to the guests during the meetings on request, which is rich in antioxidants and nutritious with a selection of fresh and local ingredients. Our event specialists will work alongside you to ensure your vision becomes reality. Whatever event you are planning-business meeting, seminar, or conference our professional team will ensure every detail is executed to perfection.