The MoU was signed by Himanshu Kesari Patil, President of OTOAI, on behalf of OTOAI, and Galit Hoffman, Consul, Tourism Affairs, India, on behalf of the Israel Ministry of Tourism (IMOT), marking an important step towards strengthening ties between the two organisations and encouraging greater engagement with India’s outbound travel trade.
This MoU marks a significant milestone for OTOAI and is a moment of great pride for India’s outbound travel industry. this is the first time the Israel Ministry of Tourism has entered into an MoU with an Indian travel trade association. This landmark partnership reflects the growing recognition of India’s outbound travel trade and opens avenues for greater cooperation, destination promotion, and future engagement.
The MoU signing took place in connection with the tourism roadshow held at The St. Regis Mumbai, which featured an Israel tourism presentation and video showcase, providing travel professionals with insights into Israel’s tourism offerings, cultural heritage, and diverse travel experiences.
Strengthening tourism cooperation
The MoU aims to foster closer cooperation between OTOAI and IMOT, encourage knowledge sharing, and explore opportunities to promote Israel as a destination among Indian outbound travellers. The roadshow also provided a valuable platform for networking and industry interaction, enabling tourism stakeholders and Indian outbound tour operators to connect and explore potential business opportunities.
OTOAI remains committed to engaging with international tourism boards and destination partners to promote global destinations, facilitate professional networking, and create new opportunities for India’s outbound travel sector.
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