The 36th IATO annual convention is scheduled to take place in Gandhinagar, Gujarat from 16th to 19th December 2021. The venue of the convention is The Leela Gandhinagar.
While announcing the decision of the Executive Committee, Rajiv Mehra, President, Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) said, “We planned to have our convention in Gujarat in September 2020 but had to postponed the same due to Covid -19”.
“Since the situation is improving now day by day and vaccination going full swing, we believe December would be the appropriate time to have our convention. This will give time to the stakeholders to get their second dose, who have not taken it so far and be ready to attend the convention.”
“All SOPs and norms would be strictly followed and all delegates who will attend the convention, will have to submit copy of fully vaccination certificate and based on that their convention registration will be accepted.”
“We are coming back to Gujarat after a gap of 10 years and it will be an excellent opportunity for our members to see the improved and developed infrastructure in Gujarat,” the press release stated.
“The stupendous success of the pervious convention has raised the expectations of the members and sponsors. More than 900 delegates are expected for three days event and the IATO convention is eagerly awaited by all,” added Mehra
He also mentioned that industry is going through a very bad time and our main focus would be to have deliberations as to how we can revive tourism and bring it back to pre-covid level.
There are various post convention tours that would be organized. The association will also organize a travel mart on the sidelines of its convention. This mart will provide an opportunity for the exhibitors to showcase exciting and diverse range of destinations, conference and incentive venues especially by the state governments.