The recently concluded Arabian Travel Market 2023 in Dubai was a success for the Goa Tourism delegation, led by Rohan Khaunte, Minister of Tourism, IT & EC and printing & stationery, Goa. The delegation also included Shawn Mendes, OSD to Minister of Tourism, Goa; Suneel Anchipaka, Director of Tourism, Goa; and Pradeep Binnar, Asst. Director, Department of Tourism, Goa.
During the event, the delegation had a series of high-level meetings with CEOs of prominent airlines, tourism authorities, hospitality groups, and destination management companies. The discussions focused on exploring investment opportunities for infrastructure development in Goa and increasing tourist inflow by aligning with various airlines. The Hon’ble Minister also discussed the possibilities of promoting Goa through their flight + hotel packages.
The delegation also met with H.E Issam Kazim, CEO of Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) to exchange best practices, investment opportunities, and to discuss the exchange of events and festivals.