Tarun Karthick
Port Blair, 15 September 2023
The Directorate of Tourism under the Andaman and Nicobar Administration is gearing up to participate in the 38th IATO Annual Convention scheduled to be held at Welcome Hotel by ITC Hotel Rama International in Chhattrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad), Maharashtra, from September 29 to October 1, 2023.
To facilitate this participation, the Tourism Department has extended an invitation to Tour Operators and Travel Agencies hailing from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands who are registered with the Directorate of Tourism or are members of the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO). These interested parties are requested to express their willingness in writing and provide a copy of their Department enlistment or IATO Membership documents. Additionally, a participation fee of Rs. 30,000/- is to be submitted through a Demand Draft made out in favour of the Senior Accounts Officer at the Directorate of IP&T by 3 pm on or before September 21, 2023.
It’s important to note that the expenses related to the journey, lodging, boarding, and other incidentals during the convention will be the responsibility of the participating individuals or entities.
For any further inquiries or clarifications, interested parties are encouraged to reach out to the Senior Manager (Policy & Projects) at phone number 244091.
This initiative provides a valuable opportunity for Andaman and Nicobar Islands’ tourism stakeholders to showcase the region’s unique offerings, foster partnerships, and engage with the broader tourism industry at the 38th IATO Annual Convention.