A major pump is expected in hospitality and tourism industry with Delhi, the National Capital Territory of India, being selected as the host of the 2010 Commonwealth Games in 2003.
The tourism industry is now bound to focus Delhi and cities around it. Travel agents have geared up to grab this oppurtunity as during Common Wealth Games,there would be an increased inflow of tourists to India.
The GOI ( Government of India) along with Ministry of Tourism and Archaeological Survey Of India (ASI) are developing plans to launch a special programme - 'Discover India in CWG 2010'.
Common Wealth Games 2010 are scheduled to be held in Oct 3 to Oct 14, 2010 and according to Industry reports there would be an upsurge in International visitors. ASSOCHAM ( Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India) has speculated 10 million international foreign tourists in the year 2010. Interestingly, these figures are limited for the month of October.
The major rise would be seen in the months in and around October with an expected swell of 25 million from last year to 45 million by 2010. There would also be an increase in foriegn tourist with an estimated rise from 4.43 percent to 10 percent.
More tourists are expected from countries like Australia, the UK, Canada, Mauritius, Sri Lanka and South Africa.
Even Avian Industry would see an increased activity with more travellers opting for private planes.
Eco, Addventure, Spa and Spirituality Tours would rate high amongst travellers and travel agents would be preparing them in all sphere to cater their best services.
Some of the known travel agents who would be interested in providing travel services during Common Wealth Games are :
India Tourist Spots
Eco India
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