WB Govt plans to hold mega travel mart in North Bengal

Kolkata, Feb 18 (KNN) West Bengal Government has planned a travel mart from February 26 to February 28 to bring tourism stakeholders from across the country to West Bengal for the first time.

The industry officials, businessmen and tour operators would gather for business-to-business meetings, seminars, sessions, cultural dos and familiarization trips to disseminate information about the region.

The event, which is expected to bring around 100 delegates – both from across the country and some from other countries too – is being organized by the Tourism and the North Bengal Development Departments of the state, according to an official statement.

The Eastern Himalayan Travel and Tour Operators’ Association is in charge of the legwork for the mart.

North Bengal Development Minister Gautam Deb said, “Our principal aim is to showcase Bengal as an ideal tourist destination before domestic and international tourists. Those working in the tourism sector will participate in the travel mart and would be apprised of the tourist destinations, cultural heritage, unique features, and culinary and other attractions of our state.” (KNN Bureau)