In association with Gujarat Tourism, Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) conducted a Tourism Conclave from 9th to 12th March, 2021 at Kevadia in Gujarat. Members from 20 Regions and Chapters across India participated in a three-day event at Kevadia.
A business session organised on 11th March was addressed by Hon. Minister of Tourism, Govt of India, Prahlad Singh Patel, via a video message. He welcomed the initiative of India’s largest and premier travel- tourism association, TAAI, which has set an historic example of positivity due to the changing times. He added that TAAI membership has all aspects of tourism professional organisations and in the coming future the responsibility and challenges shall increase when inbound tourist commence their India visits. TAAI members must be ready with newer ideas and strategies to ensure Tourism to India is facilitated by them in a smooth manner.
Jenu Devan, Commissioner of Tourism and MD-Gujarat Tourism addressed the conclave via live video call wherein he highlighted the initiatives of the government in promoting Gujarat to the world and thanked the TAAI committee for bringing their members to SoU, in Gujarat and also assured full support and encouragement to the members in promoting Gujarat as a complete destination.
The conclave was organised to educate the travel trade members and promote Gujarat as a Tourism Destination for domestic as well as inbound tourist, stated TAAI President, Jyoti Mayal. “Members of the trade were going through challenging times due to the Covid-19 pandemic and this gave an opportunity for them to adopt to transformation, and ability to explore, she stated,”
“More such conclaves across the country shall be organised in association with State Tourism boards in the near future which shall educate, skill and empower the trade members of TAAI to promote Incredible India,” added Mayal.
“This initiative of TAAI shall ensure members were familiarised with the region to promote Dekho Apna Desh and revive the promotion of domestic and inbound tourism through skilling and personal experiencing, stated Vice President,” Jay Bhatia.
Member delegates experienced the accommodation and facilities at Tent City 1 and Tent City 2 at Kevadia along with evening dinner cruise along the River Narmada. Sightseeing of the tallest statue in the world at Statue of Unity (SoU), Jungle Safari, Sardar Sarovar Dam Project, Valley of Flowers, Cactus & Butterfly Garden was undertaken. Delegates also visited the 5 gardens inside Arogya Van (Herbal Garden), which exhibits a wide range of medicinal plants and health related landscapes.
