Union Minister to Inaugurate India Pavilion and Attend UN Tourism Ministers’ Summit; Bilateral Meetings with Global Tourism Leaders Planned
Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat will represent India at the World Travel Market (WTM), one of the world’s leading tourism events, being held in London. Shekhawat arrived at London Heathrow Airport from New Delhi on Monday.
During his visit, the minister will inaugurate the India Pavilion and represent the Government of India at the UN Tourism Ministers’ Summit being held as part of WTM. He is also scheduled to participate in meetings and events focusing on global tourism cooperation, India’s tourism potential and strengthening the country’s identity as an international tourism destination.
Bilateral meetings with the tourism minister of Saudi Arabia are proposed during the visit. Meetings with representatives from the United Kingdom, Spain and Italy are also on the agenda. Shekhawat will interact with representatives of organisations associated with the global tourism industry.
At the India Pavilion, the minister will participate in several programmes, including the Incredible India press conference, interactions with international media, networking events with tourism industry representatives and business-to-business meetings.
His itinerary also includes a networking event hosted by Air India and the India Evening programme. He is further scheduled to attend the annual gathering of content creators in the tourism sector and hold meetings with global delegates, investors and members of the Indian diaspora.
The visit is significant in showcasing India’s rich cultural heritage, diverse tourist destinations and investment opportunities in the tourism sector on the international stage.
