ATM Dubai 2024 spearheads towards sustainable tourism at ET Hospitality World

As the global travel and tourism industry gears up for the prestigious Arabian Travel Market (ATM) Dubai 2024, to be held from May 6 to 9, 2024 at the Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC), major impacts are expected. There is one destination that we are going to give away – Goa, India. Known for its pristine beaches, rich cultural heritage and vibrant communities, Goa showcases its commitment to sustainable tourism at ATM Dubai 2024 with this year's theme 'Transforming travel through entrepreneurship' intend to do something.

ATM Dubai's Goa Tourism Pavilion will feature sustainable initiatives based on a regenerative tourism approach that focuses on the pillars of this approach, such as exploring the hinterland, restoring and replenishing heritage sites, and journeying into spiritual tourism. The St. Francis Xavier Expo will be held at 11 temples under the Ekadasha Tirtha circuit and the Bom Jesus Cathedral in Old Goa for the first time in 10 years, this year from November 21, 2024 to January 5, 2025. It will be held until the day.

Sunil Antipaka, Tourism Director, IAS and Managing Director, GTDC, said, “The Goa Tourism Pavilion will reflect Goa's traditional and historical importance and rich cultural heritage under regenerative tourism.'' Approximately 17 companies are planning to jointly exhibit, including travel agencies, wedding services, etc. We have engaged various planners and his MICE personnel and one of our main focus is to promote MICE tourism in a big way and in parallel with this, the Ministry of Tourism has We are building a single point of contact for weddings in the United States. As part of this initiative of ATM Dubai, to attract more tourists, Goa has become the first state to launch regenerative tourism, including hinterland tourism, spiritual tourism and various MICE tourism, and all these initiatives are inbound The aim is to attract tourists, especially high-quality tourists. Through this mart, we aim to promote tourism within the GCC countries, which have a large population of high-spending tourists, and enable them to visit Goa and explore the hidden gems this state has to offer. Through our joint efforts with the Embassy of India in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, we are engaging with the global Goan community and leveraging their support in promoting Goa as a sustainable tourism destination and making our mark on the world stage. We underline our commitment to strengthening our role as ambassadors for our region. Events like ATM Dubai not only strengthen the ties of the Goan diaspora and the bond between Goa and Dubai, but also contribute to the growth of tourism in the motherland. ”

From May 6 to May 9, 2024, at ATM Dubai (Stand Number: AS7259) at Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC), visitors to the Goa Pavilion will be able to explore the region's pioneering efforts in sustainable tourism. Enjoy an immersive experience focused on At the heart of our showcase is the concept of regenerative tourism. This is an approach that goes beyond conservation, actively restoring and replenishing natural and cultural resources while improving the well-being of local communities.

The Goa Tourism Pavilion showcased the best that Goa has to offer in the presence of Tourism Minister Rohan A Kante, IAS Tourism Director and GTDC Managing Director Sunil Antipaka and Deputy Tourism Director Kuldeep Arolkar. will be displayed. Mr. Shawn Mendes, Director General of Tourism, Goa, Mrs. OSD Tourism Minister, Mrs. Chitra Vengurrekar, Additional Secretary Tourism, Goa Tourism, and co-exhibitors from key industries such as travel agencies, hoteliers, wedding planners, etc. ATM Dubai's theme for 2024 is sustainable tourism, and Goa is demonstrating just that by being the first state to launch regenerative tourism. Sustainable and responsible tourism.

Goa Tourism's participation in ATM Dubai not only aims to showcase Goa's cultural and spiritual treasures, but also to promote sustainable practices that benefit both the environment and local communities. Through the pavilion, the government aims to support responsible tourism and encourage travelers to make conscious choices that contribute to the long-term well-being of the planet.

At the Goa pavilion, you can expect interactive exhibits, engaging discussions and immersive experiences that highlight the symbiotic relationship between tourism and sustainability.