<p>Sphere Travelmedia and Exhibitions’, in association with Karnataka Tourism, organised the 59th edition of ‘India International Travel Mart - 2012’ at Palace Grounds recently. </p>.<p><br />Over 300 participants showcased more than 15 countries and 20 states for visitors. <br />The three-day event was inaugurated by Minister of Tourism Anand Singh.<br />The ambience was festive and full of life as various stalls chose a creative path to attract tourists. </p>.<p><br />While the Odisha Tourism stall had dancers performing on a raised platform, the Thailand stall offered visitors a traditional Thai massage. </p>.<p><br />One could also spot many tabloids that boosted their state’s cultural heritage. Andra Pradesh, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Punjab, Rajasthan and Uttarakhand were a few states which drew many visitors. <br />Dubai, Macau, Malaysia, Oman, Switzerland and Thailand were some of the international destinations that caught the attention of the guests. </p>.<p><br />The exhibition saw people flocking in with excitement to plan their forthcoming vacations. “My husband and I are planning a trip in August and we are looking forward to picking a place that does not burn a hole in our pockets,” explains Namratha Karthik. “It’s great to access so much information under one roof because calling each travel house and finding out details is a pain,” she adds.</p>.<p><br />Sudha Kidao was extremely happy to visit the exhibition. She admits her love for travel and says, “We love to travel together as a family. While this exhibition is a great resource, I have planned another holiday for all of us.” Although some professionals complained about shortage of leave, they said they always find a way to explore new places. <br /><br />“After travelling to most states in India, we now only have Kerala and eastern part of India to discover,” declares Prakash excitedly. <br /><br />Youngsters were anxiously hopping into every other stall gethering information. Gaurang and his friend Manas were patiently compiling data to plan a holiday before their engineering course begins next month.<br /><br />They said that a holiday is absolutely necessary before they get drowned in their busy academic schedules.<br /><br />A few youngsters also grabbed the opportunity to learn about other cultures. <br />Nischitha, who aspires to be an IAS officer explains, “This might sound strange, but we are not here to check out any packages. My sister and I came here because we were curious to know what each state has to offer in terms of culture and heritage.” <br /></p>
<p>Sphere Travelmedia and Exhibitions’, in association with Karnataka Tourism, organised the 59th edition of ‘India International Travel Mart - 2012’ at Palace Grounds recently. </p>.<p><br />Over 300 participants showcased more than 15 countries and 20 states for visitors. <br />The three-day event was inaugurated by Minister of Tourism Anand Singh.<br />The ambience was festive and full of life as various stalls chose a creative path to attract tourists. </p>.<p><br />While the Odisha Tourism stall had dancers performing on a raised platform, the Thailand stall offered visitors a traditional Thai massage. </p>.<p><br />One could also spot many tabloids that boosted their state’s cultural heritage. Andra Pradesh, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Punjab, Rajasthan and Uttarakhand were a few states which drew many visitors. <br />Dubai, Macau, Malaysia, Oman, Switzerland and Thailand were some of the international destinations that caught the attention of the guests. </p>.<p><br />The exhibition saw people flocking in with excitement to plan their forthcoming vacations. “My husband and I are planning a trip in August and we are looking forward to picking a place that does not burn a hole in our pockets,” explains Namratha Karthik. “It’s great to access so much information under one roof because calling each travel house and finding out details is a pain,” she adds.</p>.<p><br />Sudha Kidao was extremely happy to visit the exhibition. She admits her love for travel and says, “We love to travel together as a family. While this exhibition is a great resource, I have planned another holiday for all of us.” Although some professionals complained about shortage of leave, they said they always find a way to explore new places. <br /><br />“After travelling to most states in India, we now only have Kerala and eastern part of India to discover,” declares Prakash excitedly. <br /><br />Youngsters were anxiously hopping into every other stall gethering information. Gaurang and his friend Manas were patiently compiling data to plan a holiday before their engineering course begins next month.<br /><br />They said that a holiday is absolutely necessary before they get drowned in their busy academic schedules.<br /><br />A few youngsters also grabbed the opportunity to learn about other cultures. <br />Nischitha, who aspires to be an IAS officer explains, “This might sound strange, but we are not here to check out any packages. My sister and I came here because we were curious to know what each state has to offer in terms of culture and heritage.” <br /></p>
