OTOAI in association with the German National Tourist Office recently conducted a destination update and a members meeting on 12th July, 2023 at the Hyatt Regency, Lucknow.
The evening began with a welcome note from Ms Monia Kapoor, OTOAI Joint Secretary. She said, “OTOAI was committed to reaching out to its members and updating them with accurate destination knowledge and expertise” Mr Shravan Bhalla, Vice President of OTOAI, called for a minute of silence in memory of M Shoeb Qureshi (Heena Tours). He welcomed all the members and the GNTO team and said, “The event is a great opportunity for our members to network and interact with the representatives from the German tourism industry.”
Ms Anika Tandon, Manager Sales and Marketing, German National Tourist Office in India, briefed the members on the various opportunities Germany offers as a tourist destination and addressed the queries regarding the destination and visa requirements. The event featured a presentation about the country’s diverse tourism offerings and covered a range of topics including Germany’s history, culture, cuisine, and natural landscapes.
In addition to the presentations, the event also included an OTOAI members meet, where the members had the opportunity to network with fellow industry members and discuss matters pertaining to the tourism industry in India. Commenting on the success of the event, Ms Anika Tondon, said, “We are delighted at the enthusiastic response of our partners in India. The interest shown by the OTOAI members is a testament to the growing appeal of Germany as a holiday destination for Indian travellers. We look forward to welcoming more Indian visitors to Germany in the coming months.”
The event was attended by a range of industry stakeholders including tour operators and travel agents from Lucknow. With such collaborative efforts between GNTO and OTOAI, it is expected that the popularity of Germany as a tourism destination among Indian travellers will continue to grow in the coming years.
