India Hospitality Expo opens at IEML

The 7th edition of the India International Hospitality Expo (IHE 2024) was inaugurated today at the India Expo Centre & Mart by Hon’ble Union Minister for Tourism & Culture, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat at a glittering ceremony. The event was graced by esteemed dignitaries, including the Ambassador of Myanmar, H E Moe Kyaw Aung; Chief Trade Counsellor of the Embassy of Vietnam, Mr. Bui Trung Thuong; Shri PremalMehta Director Aakar Exhibition; Ms. Meera Mohanty, IAS Resident Commissioner, Government of Himachal Pradesh;

Mr Bharat kr. Sawnami Director, Tops India; Ms. Sonia Prashar, Managing Director, Nurnberg Messe; Chairman of India Expo Centre & Mart, Shri Rakesh Kumar; and Show President of IHE, Shri Hari Dadoo, along with prominent figures from the hospitality industry.

In his keynote address, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister for Tourism & Culture said that it is a matter of pride for us to be part of IHE 2024 which is being successfully organized for the seventh time and has played a significant role in advancing India’s hospitality industry over the past six years. IHE not only supports the Indian hospitality sector but also highlights its potential on the global stage. It is more than just an exhibition, it is the epicentre of the hospitality industry, bringing together professionals and associates from the sector to network, exchange ideas, share knowledge, and achieve international success.

Further Hon’ble Minister said, “Our Govt is committed to excelling the tourism and hospitality. World Heritage Committee meeting was organised in just 40 days after making the Govt. recently which was attended by therepresentatives of 170 countries. India is now coming up as a centre of attraction.” Moreover, he lauds the efforts of Shri Rakesh Kumar for making all possible efforts to make the hospitality industry thrive exponentially.

Hon’ble Minister further said that tourism has all the potential to contribute to India’s achievement of the third-largest economy. India has all the resources to present a world-class tourism sector. Tourism is the largest employment generator after the agriculture sector. We are witnessing diversity and new business opportunities in this sector, and this is the perfect platform to learn about them. India can be established as a perennial station and MICE can play a vital role in this direction. The progress and development in this field are crucial, and everyone involved plays a significant role, especially in bridging the gaps.