Kolkata, Dec 3 (UNI) In a landmark development for India’s travel and tourism sector, the Indo International Tourism Chamber of Commerce (IITCC), India’s first and only dedicated tourism chamber of commerce, was launched in Kolkata on Wednesday.
The event marked a historic moment in building a structured, unified and globally connected ecosystem for tourism professionals across the country. The website of IITCC is: www.iitcc.org.in.
Founded with the mission to bring structure, representation, collaboration and international standards to India’s tourism industry, IITCC aims to create new opportunities and sustainable growth for stakeholders across the tourism value chain, including travel companies, hoteliers, destination managers, event planners, tour operators and allied sectors.
Speaking at the launch, Abbhishek Chaudhuri, founder president – IITCC, said, “India is one of the world’s most powerful tourism destinations, yet we have long lacked a unified representative body dedicated solely to the interests of this sector. IITCC is that missing platform-one that will empower tourism professionals, strengthen policy advocacy, and position India as a global tourism powerhouse.”
"The IITCC aims at the strengthening India as a global tourism powerhouse with represention for interests of the industry at national and international levels, build bridges between businesses, governments, and global tourism boards and create skill development and certification programs Tourism is not just an economic driver; it is a catalyst for infrastructure, employment, culture preservation and regional development," he said.
"Through IITCC, we aim to build an ecosystem that enables sustainable tourism growth, strengthens international partnerships, and uplifts local communities across India.” Abbhishek Chaudhuri added.
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