Our Correspondent
Kohima | November 28
Adventure and Tour Operator Association honorary secretary Vinayak Kaul today said that North East has the potential to become the adventure tourism capital of the country.
Speaking at the panel discussion on “ Rafting, trekking and road expeditions” at the second day of the 9th International Tourism Mart for North East region at Kisama, he said adventure tourism is the future of tourism in the country. He said economically it made sense as it helps bring the fund to last mile. Kaul called upon the gathering to explore our country first and then move on to other places. He also impressed upon the delegates to promote responsibly and organise responsibly.
David Angami, Director Indiatrails, Oken Tayeng, chapter chairman for North East States ATOAI and Pallab Bhattcharya, Director Alpine Nature Beyond Pvt Ltd were penalists of the discussion hour.
Earlier, all the eight North Eastern States Governments showcased the tourism potential of their respective states.
Day two session was also marked by panel discussion on major hotel chains and alternative accommodations in North east and potential of food and wine tourism in North east.
Roundtable discussions with diplomats from four countries Vietnam, Brunei, Myanmar and Malaysia also took place.
Business to Business meeting on the topic “Tourism- A new horizon” also marked day two session.
Meanwhile, the delegates will visit 2nd World War Cemetery, Kohima, Puliebadze and Khonoma on November 29.
