The New Indian Express ·
IATO meet to promote Andhra Pradesh tourism in global markets
VISAKHAPATNAM: More than 1,000 tourism stakeholders from across the country will converge on Visakhapatnam for the 41st annual convention of the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO), which begins on Thursday, with a focus on expanding India’s inbound tourism and positioning AP on the international tourism map.
The three-day convention, being held from September 10 to 12 under the theme ‘India - The World’s Next Tourism Opportunity’. The convention will be inaugurated by Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Thursday.
Addressing a curtain-raiser in Vizag on Wednesday, Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh said the government was focusing on responsible and eco-friendly tourism while seeking to position AP as an international tourism destination.
