International Tourism Mart 2024: Kaziranga Highlights North East India's Tourism Excellence started from November 26

The event is being held against the backdrop of Kaziranga National Park, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site noted for housing the unique one-horned rhinoceros.
Participants The event is witnessing around 400 participants. It encompasses both international and domestic participants such as tour operators, hoteliers, tourism entrepreneurs, influencers, media representatives, government officials, and tourism experts. ITM is a perfect platform to network and collaborate, assisting in the promotion of tourism businesses and creating valuable contacts in the industry.

The event has a mix of business and cultural activities that include:

B2B Meetings: An opportunity for the stakeholders to forge partnerships and collaborations.
Panel Discussions: Trends and challenges in tourism, present situation, and future prospects.
Cultural Performance: Traditional music and dances of North East will provide a flavor of local culture.
Food Demonstrations: Display of unique and delicious cuisine.
North East Bazaar: Regional handicrafts, textiles, and other local products.

A part of the 12th International Tourism Mart (ITM) 2024, Kaziranga is the destination where the participants get to dive deep into Kaziranga National Park and discover the rich culture and traditions of North East India. North East India handicrafts and culture take center stage in the event and provide participants with a glimpse of the heritage of the region.

Nearby attractions in Assam:

In addition to the main ITM event, visitors can take a tour of the following exclusive tourist destinations in Assam that showcase the historical and ecological heritage of the region:

Charaideo Moidam: Often called the "Pyramids of Assam," this ancient monument gives one a glimpse into the rich heritage of the Ahom dynasty. The sacred burial grounds are a testament to the architectural and cultural importance of Assam.

Hathikuli Tea Estate is near Kaziranga: Here, the massive tea estate is made different owing to organic tea production; what makes this place worthwhile would be the knowledge that follows regarding the sustainable method for cultivating tea.

Orchesta and Biodiversity Park: This park is a treasure for nature lovers as it houses numerous varieties of orchids and other flora species. It also shows the diversity of the region, thereby acting as a must-visit site for the ecological wealth of Assam.

The international tourism mart is based this year around the theme "Travel for Life" with sustainable and environmentally friendly tourism. Minimize ITM 2024 environmental footprints by the impactful means of reducing Single-Use Plastics to reuse ones, hence decreasing the unwanted waste generation.

Energy-Efficient Solutions: Utilizing green technologies for event operations.
Eco-Friendly Transportation: Providing shuttle services to reduce carbon emissions.
These steps will try to fix a benchmark for sustainable tourism in Kaziranga National Park and beyond, in compliance with global efforts to sustain the environment while promoting tourism.

Strengthening Tourism in North East India

The ITM is going to be an important podium to highlight and strengthen the tourism of the eight North East Indian states:
Assam, Arunachal  Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim etc
The event will attract both domestic and international tourism visitors and contribute to the local economy, while the unique culture and the wonders of North East India will be promoted across the world