Dhaka Travel Mart sees Tk 10cr transaction

The 18th edition of the international tourism fair, styled "Air Astra Dhaka Travel Mart", saw overall transactions that exceeded Tk 10 crore, according to organisers of the fair.

The three-day fair ended yesterday at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka.

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The organisers claimed that the tourism fair attracted over 12,000 visitors in three days, said a press release.

"This year, the travel mart created more enthusiasm among visitors, which was beyond our expectations. The fair attracted over 12,000 visitors in three days," said Kazi Wahidul Alam, an organiser of the event.

"Total volume of the transaction, including cash and forward booking, exceeded Tk. 10 crore, which is really a big achievement considering the existing economic situation," he added.

Over 50 organisations representing India, Nepal, Malaysia, Thailand, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, the UAE, and hosts Bangladesh showcased their products and services at the fair.

Participants offered attractive discounts on domestic and international air tickets, hotel and resort bookings, and various other tourism products and services.

A few local and foreign organisations signed memoranda of understanding for business cooperation.