Second edition of RDTM to be organised from July 22nd -24th

In order to expedite the touristic activities and promotions post pandemic, the Department of Tourism Government of Rajasthan and Federation of Hospitality and Tourism of Rajasthan (FHTR) have announced to organise the second edition of Rajasthan Domestic Travel Mart (RDTM) from July 22nd-24th in Jaipur at Hotel Clarks Amer.

Earlier this month, the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Director Tourism, Government of Rajasthan, Nishant Jain and President of FHTR, Apurv Kumar in the presence of the Principal Secretary of Tourism, Gayatri A. Rathore.

While speaking on the occasion, Gayart A Rathore, said, “RDTM 2022 will play a significant role in boosting the domestic tourist arrivals in Rajasthan with the opening up after the Covid conditions. The tourist arrivals to the State have already increased as have foreign tourist arrivals with the opening up of the international flights.”

Speaking on the same lines President FHTR, Apurv Kumar said that now that things are once again opening up with Covid taking a backseat, the Federation in collaboration with the State Government is ready to bring back the much-awaited RDTM.

“The Mart will bring hospitality operators from the State of Rajasthan and major operators and influencers of tourism from different cities/states under one roof, through B2B meetings. It will also inform and create awareness among the potential buyers of the particular features of the exhibiting hotel, resorts as well as tour operations in different aspects.”

“The State Government has been generous in providing a very good budget to the tourism and hospitality industry. The tourism sector has also been declared an industry. It has received the benefits of the industry status which was long pending since 1989. This has given a huge boost to tourism,” he added.

The Patron of FHTR and former Director Tourism, Government of India, Lalit K. Panwar also applauded the State Government for the tourism-friendly budget. He suggested a few new taglines for the Department.

President Honour, FHTR, Bhim Singh also looked forward to working with the Department. The welcome address was delivered by Secretary General, FHTR, Mohan Singh Mertia and vote of thanks was proposed by President of RATO, Kuldeep Singh Chandela. Also, present on the occasion were members of FHTR.

On the occasion, the Department also launched short films: Heritage Sites of Rajasthan, Water Bodies of Rajasthan and Cuisines of Rajasthan. These short films are being used for the Department’s social media handles.