"We want to boost foreign tourists visiting Rajasthan": Diya Kumari ahead of WTM London

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], October 30 (ANI): Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister and Tourism Minister Diya Kumari, along with several officials from the state tourism department, will attend one of the ceremonies of World Travel Market (WTM), scheduled during the three-day event.
The main tourism event, World Travel Market (WTM), will be held in London from November 4 to 6. The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, will be participating in the event.
Deputy Chief Minister and Tourism Minister Diya Kumari said this year's event in London will be held on a much larger scale, with a dedicated pavilion for Rajasthan.
"The World Travel Mart in London is held every year. Rajasthan has participated in it previously as well, but not on such a large scale. This time, we've created a beautiful pavilion for Rajasthan Tourism at the entire event. We're trying to involve as many travel agents, tour operators, and media representatives as possible to promote Rajasthan."
She acknowledged the decline in foreign tourist arrivals in Rajasthan since the COVID-19 pandemic and emphasised the state's focus on reversing this trend. "The only concern is that the number of foreign tourists visiting Rajasthan has declined since Covid, and we want to boost that. However, this year, we've ensured a strong presence at every major Travel Mart, whether in Japan, Paris, Berlin, or now London," Kumari added.
Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari said she will attend events in London aimed at promoting tourism, adding that the High Commission of India is planning a roundtable and a small programme to attract more visitors and engage with stakeholders from the tourism sector.
"I've got the opportunity to attend in London, and we're also planning to organise a roundtable there. The High Commission of India in London is likely organising a small program as well. The overall goal is to attract as many tourists as possible and connect with all those involved in the tourism sector"
Kumari highlighted India's consistent record of participation in international tourism events and said that the dedicated pavilion at WTM London will showcase Rajasthan's cultural, historical, and adventure tourism offerings. The initiative aims to attract travel agents, tour operators, and media representatives, strengthening Rajasthan's position as a global tourist destination. (ANI)