Sikkim Tourism Pavilion shines at Travel & Tourism Fair Kolkata

GANGTOK,: The Tourism and Civil Aviation Department, Government of Sikkim, marked a successful beginning at the inaugural day of Travel & Tourism Fair (TTF) Kolkata 10th-12th July, with the Sikkim Tourism Pavilion receiving an overwhelming response from visitors, travel professionals and dignitaries.

A press release informs that the pavilion emerged as one of the major attractions at the travel fair, highlighting Sikkim's diverse tourism experiences and reaffirming the state's growing prominence as a preferred travel destination. The event is one of the major promotional activities the department is undertaking through the Sikkim INSPIRES project.

A total of 43 tourism stakeholders from Sikkim participated in the event in the first day, representing the State's vibrant tourism industry.

The delegation included members of the Travel Agents Association of Sikkim (TAAS), Sikkim United Tour Operators (SUTO), Sikkim Hotels and Restaurants Association (SHRA), All Sikkim Tourism and Hospitality Association (ASTHA), Pelling Tourism Development Association (PTDA) and Village Tourism Development Committees from Namchi, Soreng and Pakyong districts along with leading tour operators, travel agencies and hospitality representatives. Their collective participation showcased the rich tourism potential of Sikkim, ranging from nature, adventure and wellness tourism to culture, heritage and rural tourism.

The Sikkim Tourism Pavilion had the honour of welcoming Shankar Ghosh, Minister of Tourism & Parliamentary Affairs, Government of West Bengal, Satpal Maharaj, Minister for Tourism, Culture, PWD & Irrigation, Government of Uttarakhand, Rohan A. Khaunte, Minister for Tourism, Information Technology, Electronics & Communications, Printing & Stationery, Government of Goa, and Khun Siriporn Tantipanyathep, Consul General of Thailand.

The distinguished guests visited the pavilion, interacted with the exhibitors and appreciated the State's unique tourism offerings and its commitment to sustainable and responsible tourism development.

The pavilion was also graced by the presence of Narayan Khatiwada, Chairman, Rural Development Department, Government of Sikkim, who encouraged the participating stakeholders and appreciated their efforts in promoting the State's tourism sector.

The Tourism and Civil Aviation Department, Government of Sikkim, under the visionary leadership of the Chief Minister, continues to make dedicated efforts to position Sikkim as a premier tourism destination through active participation in major national events, the release mentions.

Throughout the day, the Sikkim Tourism Pavilion witnessed impressive footfall and sustained engagement from travel trade professionals, buyers and visitors, making the opening day highly encouraging and productive. The enthusiastic response reflected the increasing interest in Sikkim's unique tourism experiences and reinforced the state's reputation as one of India's most sought-after destinations.

Representing the Tourism and Civil Aviation Department, Government of Sikkim Tourist Information Centre (TIC), Kolkata, Rina Brahma, Joint Director, along with departmental officials, actively coordinated the participation of the Sikkim delegation and extended continuous support to the tourism stakeholders, ensuring the successful representation of Sikkim at Travel & Tourism Fair (TTF) Kolkata 2026, the release adds.