Events India Showcases Free E-Visa Initiative at WTM London 2024 by GTP editing team 7 November 2024 written by GTP editing team 7 November 2024 0 comments Share 0FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 37 Photo source: WTM London India presented its free e-visa initiative, Chalo India, at the World Travel Market (WTM) 2024 expo in London, aimed at attracting more international visitors. Mugdha Sinha, Director-General of India’s tourism ministry, encouraged the global Indian diaspora to promote the scheme. India welcomed 9.5 million tourists in 2023, with the UK as the third-largest inbound market, contributing 920,000 visitors. “We are marketing India as a destination for all seasons,” Sinha added, noting infrastructure developments over the past 10 years such as more roads, airports and direct flights to more regions. She emphasized India’s diverse attractions, including its coastline, mountains, wildlife sanctuaries, and sustainable travel options. The country has developed 150 new eco-friendly destinations and relaunched the Incredible India hub to enhance booking options. More information on India’s free e-visa initiative is available on the Chalo India portal. State representatives, including from Odisha, Goa, and Telangana, also highlighted their unique tourism offerings. Goa, for example, attracts 15 million tourists annually, while Odisha boasts 64 tribes and unique cultural festivals. WTM London 2024 will run until Thursday, November 7. The Greek Travel Pages (GTP) is an official media partner of WTM London. Stay tuned for news and updates by following our WTM London 2024 Special. Join the 15,000+ travel executives who read our newsletter Follow GTP Headlines on Google News to keep up to date with all the latest on tourism and travel in Greece. Share 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail GTP editing team This is the team byline for GTP. The copyrights for these articles are owned by GTP. They may not be redistributed without the permission of the owner. previous post Monocle Partners with GNTO to Position Greece as a ‘Top of Mind’ Travel Destination next post Greek Tourism Minister Strengthens Key Partnerships at WTM London 2024 You may also like Greek Tourism Ministry Monitors Santorini Situation as Seismic Activity Continues 5 February 2025 Global Air Passenger Demand Reaches Record High in 2024, IATA Reports 5 February 2025 Greek PM Reassures Public About Santorini’s Ongoing Seismic Activity 5 February 2025 Milos: Ministry Suspends 5-star Hotel Construction Near Sarakiniko Beach 5 February 2025 ELIME and HELMEPA Join Forces for Safer, More Sustainable Greek Ports 5 February 2025 Greek Ministries Team Up to Form National Cycling Strategy 5 February 2025 Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ
