Informa Markets in India has organised 29th edition of SATTE – South Asia’s leading travel trade exhibition at the India Expo Mart, from May 18th to 20th 2022. As many as 36,000 + qualified industry buyers and trade visitors across multiple industry verticals like travel, wedding planning, and corporate travel graced the occasion with lucrative business opportunities.
The tourism industry experts and moguls shared valuable insights on the massive revival potential of the tourism industry. SATTE has received immense support from the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, National and International Tourism Boards, Indian and International Travel and Trade Associations and organisations, amongst others.
Speaking at the SATTE inauguration ceremony, Shripad Yeso Naik, Minister of State for Tourism, Govt of India, said, “SATTE has become the leading travel and tourism exhibition in more than two decades of its existence. It is a hub of idea and knowledge sharing between enterprising, creative minds and simultaneously coming up with well-crafted solutions to accelerate growth in the travel-tour industry. It has garnered huge support from diversified industries and international and national travel boards. An event of this magnitude is happening in India with humongous foreign participation and footfalls.”
He further added, “The travel and tourism industry is one of the world’s largest economic sectors. It has witnessed a huge spurt of growth in the post-pandemic period and is set to continue the momentum and continue on its path of revival.”
Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, Informa Markets in India, said, “Exhibitions like SATTE will play a crucial role in juxtaposing a positive and growth-oriented attitude among the stakeholders and industrial communities. It will also strengthen the vision of ‘Atmanirbharta’ as postulated by the Government. We are optimistic about the future growth trends and want to be a torchbearer in the tourism revival talks. Equitable and sustainable growth and greater integration of newer technology solutions are objectives that need to be attained by the tourism industry.”
Indian states like Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Kerala, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Goa, Madhya Pradesh and others marked their presence at the expo.
International Destinations like Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Maldives, Mauritius Tourism Authority, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Azerbaijan, Israel, Turkey, South Africa, Malaysia, New Zealand, South Korea, Utah, Kazakhstan, Visit Brussels, Miami, Zimbabwe, Los Angeles and many more exhibited at the expo. The event also got a great response from private players.
The three-day expo had a star studded Inauguration Ceremony on May 18th where dignitaries like Shripad Yesso Naik, Minister of State for Tourism, Govt. of India; Dr. M. Mathiventhan, Minister for Tourism, Govt. of Tamil Nadu; Rupinder Brar, Addl. Director-General, Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India; Alhasan Ali Aldabbagh, Chief Markets Officer – Asia Pacific, Saudi Tourism Authority; Jyoti Mayal, Vice-Chairperson, FAITH; Rajiv Mehra, President Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO); Subhash Goyal, Member, National Advisory Council, Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India; Yogesh Mudras, MD, Informa Markets in India and Pallavi Mehra, Group Director, Informa Markets in India graced the event.
