The 16th international travel and tourism fair kicked off in the capital aimed at flourishing the untapped potential of the country’s tourism sector.
State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism Md Mahbub Ali inaugurated the three-day expo styled Dhaka Travel Mart-2019 as the chief guest at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in the city.
Chief editor of The Bangladesh Monitor Raquib Siddiqi chaired the programme.
The Bangladesh Monitor, a fortnightly newspaper, is organising the fair.
Acting Nepalese Ambassador to Bangladesh Dhan Bahadur Oli and CEO of Bangladesh Tourism Board Dr Bhubon Chandra Biswas and NOVOAIR’s Managing Director Mofizur Rahman, among others, were present on the occasion.
41 organisations from seven countries including Bangladesh will showcase their products and services in five pavilions and 70 stalls during the fair.
Other participants include airlines, tour operators, hotels, resorts, online booking portals and healthcare service providers.
Participating organisations are offering attractive discounts for visitors on their products and services including domestic and international air tickets, holiday packages for home and abroad.
The fair will remain open for all from 10:00am to 8:00pm until Saturday with an entry fee of Tk 30.
