Govt to organise BRICS convention on tourism

The government will organise a two-day 'BRICS Convention on Tourism' in Madhya Pradesh from September 1 to promote intra-regional tourism, ahead of the the BRICS Summit to be hosted by India.
As a precursor to the BRICS Summit in Goa on October 15-16, the convention in Khajuraho will be attended by a delegation from the BRICS countries, an official release said.
Apart from inter-governmental exchange of views and ideas, the event organised by the Tourism Ministry will also witness panel discussions on technology, innovation in tourism, and cooperation between the BRICS countries for promoting intra-regional tourism, it added.
Elements of culture, handicrafts and cuisine from different regions of India will also be showcased during the convention.

Tourism Ministers and officials from the BRICS countries - Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa - will address the inaugural session on September 1.
Post-convention, familiarisation tours will be organised for the delegates during September 3-6 which will cover important tourist destinations in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.