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New Delhi [India], July 3: The tourism sector plays an important role in generating employment and earning foreign exchange. Tamil Nadu is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. The State has a variety of tourist attractions, grand temples, picturesque mountains and forests, beautiful beaches, etc. to attract a wide range of tourists. Tamil Nadu is also a premier medical tourism destination in the country and is becoming popular as a wedding destination.

Tamil Nadu's tourism stakeholders have come together to launch the Tamil Nadu Travel Expo (TTE) in 2024. This initiative aims to enhance the visibility of Tamil Nadu's tourism potential and attract more visitors to the state. The Tamil Nadu Travel Expo (TTE) is a buyers and sellers meet organized by Travel Club, Madurai, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and SIHRA (South Indian Hotel and Restaurant Association), jointly with the support of Department of Government Tourism. of Tamil Nadu and the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.

TTE scheduled to be held in Madurai from September 20 to 22, 2024, at the IDA Scudder Auditorium adjacent to Grand Madurai by GRT Hotels.

We will welcome 250 potential buyers from India and neighboring countries like Malaysia, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. The TTE will cover all accommodation and subsistence expenses. These buyers include tour operators, travel agents and influencers who are interested in promoting Tamil Nadu travel and tourism among their clients. The event will feature 150 to 200 stakeholders from the heritage tourism industry of Tamil Nadu , medical and wellness tourism and destination wedding event planners. Vendors will showcase Tamil Nadu experiences of designated topics at stalls and tables.

On September 22, the TTE will be open for public participation to promote Tamil Nadu tourism issues.

Invited buyers will gain insight into Tamil Nadu's tourism experiences as well as its rich culture, heritage and cuisine. Knowledge sharing sessions will be organized with eminent speakers from across the country. Additionally, an awards gala evening will recognize outstanding contributions to Tamil Nadu tourism. Various post-event tours will be organized for buyers, allowing them to explore the various destinations and cultural experiences of Tamil Nadu.

TTE's success is supported by the commitment of hotels, tour operators, transporters and other tourism experience players, who sponsor accommodation, food, transportation and other services.

T Nataraajan, honorary secretary of SIHRA, has been appointed coordinator of the event. DMD of GRT Hotels & Resorts"Tourism development in India is reaching new heights after the Covid epidemic. Tourism in South India has also improved several times, but there is always a feeling that there are still many places in Tamil Nadu needing exposure all over India and abroad. Tamil Nadu Travel Mart Society (TTMS) was providing yeomen services after long time hosting Travel Marts in Chennai during 2017 and 2019. After 5 years all stakeholders They strongly felt the need to have a Travel Expo in Madurai and Travel Club Madurai has taken the initiative along with CII and hoteliers to make this happen in Madurai during September 2024. I am sure that the overwhelming response from buyers in India and. abroad provides hoteliers with an opportunity to position their hotels/resorts in the market, which will go a long way in marketing Tamil Nadu globally.”

Dr G Vasudevan, General Manager, Fortune Pandiyan Hotel, Madurai, has been appointed as co-convenor.

Vikram Cotah, Chairman, CII Tourism Task Force, CEO, GRT Hotels & Resorts"TTE is an effort by industry stakeholders to promote tourism in Tamil Nadu by showcasing relevant themes such as heritage and spiritual tourism, medical and wellness tourism and also to position Tamil Nadu as a wedding destination option We hope to attract 250 buyers from all over India, Malaysia, Singapore, Sri Lanka and 150 sellers from Tamil Nadu to the TTE event. B2B market creates opportunities to market Tamil Nadu as a tourist destination. We are happy to announce that major bodies like CII, SIHRA and Travel Club Madurai, Hoteliers and Travel Agents are participating to organize this event in Madurai during September 20/21/22. of 2024.

TTE is also supported by TTDC, Govt. of Tamil Nadu and the Southern Regional Tourism Office of India. We hope to make this an annual event in the gateway cities of Tamil Nadu in the coming years" and Raja Graham, president of Travel Club, are part of the working committee.

We personally invite you to be a part of Tamil Nadu Travel Expo and showcase the best of Tamil Nadu tourism to the rest of India and neighboring countries.For more information on TTE, please contact:

Sunder Singaram +91 9444050606

Shubhangi +91 9600018539Elango +91 9940422999