November 2, 2017 TnH Global

8th ADTOI Annual Convention-cum-Exhibition 2017 at Novotel, Varun Beach, Visakhapatnam on 17/18 November 2017

Visakhapatnam, which is popularly referred to as Vizag, is named after God Vaishaka and is one of the most enchanting cities of Andhra Pradesh . Vizag is popularly refered to as the Goa of the East Coast and The city of destiny .As per the Swachhta Bharat rankings of 2017, it is the third cleanest city in India. It is a port city, located along the shores of Bay of Bengal. Vizag has a rich and vibrant culture and heritage. Today, Vizag embraces its past and present seamlessly, making it an interesting and attractive city to spend holidays. Vizag is blessed with natural beauty, with hill ranges, pristine beaches along its coastline and lush, natural valleys. The city is surrounded by three hills, Sri Venkateswara Konda, Ross Hill and Dargah Konda. Each hill is home to a shrine, dedicated to three different religions. Vizag has some very interesting destination of tourist interest like Araku Valley, Borra Caves ,Kailasagiri Hill, RamaKrishna Beach, Submarine Museum and Dolphin’s Nose & the Port to name a few.

ADTOI is organising its 8^th ADTOI Annual Convention-cum-Exhibition 2017 with the theme – DOMESTIC TOURISM: ‘EXPLORE INDIA – ONE COUNTRY, MANY WORLDS” with the support of Andhra Pradesh Tourism Authority as State Partner on 17^th/18^th November 2017 at Novotel, Varun Beach, Visakhapatanam. The Convention is also supported by Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India, Gujarat Tourism, and support is also expected from MP Tourism, Kerala Tourism, West Bengal Tourism, Odisha Tourism, J & K Tourism, Telangana Tourism and other Stake holders of the Industry.

As per the tentative programme the inaugural session of the Convention will be held on 17^th November 2017 evening. Trade Exhibition will be inaugurated by the Chief Guest. and other Govt. functionaries from the State are participating in the Convention. Day 2 will have 3 Business Sessions, State Presentations, B2B meeting. Invitation has been extended to Mr. K.J. Alphons, Hon’ble Minister of State for Tourism, Mrs. Rashmi Verma, Secretary (Tourism) and Mr. Suman Billa, Joint Secretary, Govt. of India, for gracing the occasion and awaiting their consent. The Convention is expected to be attended by about 300 delegates comprising of Govt. dignitaries/ADTOI members on PAN India basis/Hoteliers/Airlines/PR & Media.

We have made packages for Members/Non-Members/Media which has been circulated with Early Bird Discount offer which is available to all till 30^th October, 2017. The response is encouraging. Pre-Convention FAM tour to Sunray Resort Vizag on 16^th night and Post-Convention FAM tour to Araku Valley on 19^th has been arranged and most of the delegates who have already registered are availing the tour.