Priyanka Saxena Ray
Just as the scenario started brightening up for the tourism sector, the delay in start of scheduled flights and fear of the new variant laid a dampening hand on all. However, the resilient lot that we are, the tourism sector is hopeful that this too shall pass and the year 2022 – 2023 will work as great revival years for the industry.
“Leading hotel CEO’s, experts from aviation industry, stakeholders of responsible tourism and similar people, who are spread across the different Business Sessions during the Convention will ensure that there are good takeaways for a delegate attending the event. We will together brainstorm and fight a way to not just exist but also grow in this new normal world,” Mr. Kaistha shared.
Another highlight of the Convention is the great IATO Run for Sustainable Tourism, which has been the part of the event for a decade now. This year too, the IATO Run is open for people of all age groups and a Brisk Walk Section been included so that there is more participation from the industry. “A thorough reiki of the route has already been done and there will be proper security and also medical aid, should the need arise. We have cut short the run by a kilometre this year because of the timing of the convention (winters),” he added.
Concluding on an optimistic note, Mr. Kaistha said that people in the tourism sector are down but not out and given the enthusiastic response the convention has received so far, they are looking at attendance from over 700 delegates. “The idea behind bringing representatives from all sectors together on one platform is simply because one voice can be heard better as compared to multiple ones. During the convention, we have some great entertainment options planned for the delegates to ensure that all of them have a good time,” Mr. Kaistha said.
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