Gangtok: Sikkim made a significant impact at the 8th Bengal Tourism Mart (BTM) 2024, held from December 17 to 19. This prestigious event, the largest of its kind in East and North East India, aimed to promote North Bengal and Sikkim as premier domestic tourist destinations.
Organised by the Eastern Himalaya Travel and Tour Operators Association (EHTTOA), the event garnered support from the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, and West Bengal Tourism. Sikkim’s participation provided a platform to showcase its diverse tourism offerings to a wide audience, including attendees from Darjeeling Hills, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and other North Eastern states. Representatives from states such as Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Telangana, as well as international delegates from Nepal and the Pokhara Tourism Council, also attended the event.
A highlight of the event was the recognition bestowed upon Sikkim as the “World’s First Organic State.” On December 18, Prakash Chhetri, Secretary of the Tourism and Civil Aviation Department, Government of Sikkim, received the award. In his acceptance speech, Chhetri expressed gratitude and emphasized the state’s unique tourism potential. He also outlined plans to further develop Sikkim’s tourism sector, ensuring it remains a top choice for travellers.
The Department of Tourism, under the leadership of Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, remains committed to providing exceptional hospitality, services, and infrastructure to visitors, reinforcing Sikkim’s vision for sustainable tourism development.
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