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| Nepal Tourism Board won Best Group Participation Award in the 43rd Travel and Tourism Fair TTF, Kolkata which concluded at the Netaji Indoor Stadium on the September 5, 2005 amidst thronging crowds. Nepal Tourism Board as a part of its marketing effort participated in TTF, Kolkata in association with Royal Nepalese Consulate at Kolkata, and other 3 private participants, Cosmic Air, Nepal Recreation Center and Nebuti Travels. Overall TTF Kolkata had over 200 participants with official participation from Nepal. The fair was inaugurated by Hon’ble Minister Mr.Dinesh Dakua- West Bengal Tourism and Hon’ble Minister Subhash Chakraborty- Sports on September 3, 2005 whereas the concluding function was presided over by Hon’ble Minister Jugal Kishore, Ministry of State for Tourism, Jammu and Kashmir. TTF Kolkata saw a significant increase in international participation, with 10 countries being represented, as compared to 7 last year. The new additions this year were Sri Lanka, Switzerland and Britain with Singapore and Malaysia making a strong come back. Kolkata has always been one of the most important tourism markets for Nepalese tourism in India. It is also emerging as a regional hub for its connection with the South East and Far East Asian Destination. Participation in this fair will definitely help to entice a significant chunk of tourist to Nepal in a near future. Nepal stall received an overwhelming response from the visitors and the visitors have made plans to go to Nepal for the Puja vacations. The major queries that were entertained during the fair was the safety and security situation of Nepal. Nepal has been able to showcase its products among the visitors and also been able to create awareness on the different tourism products to the Indian Travelers. Cosmic Air and Indian Airlines fly to Kolkata from Kathmandu. |
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