PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry will be hosting its flagship event at Panchkula

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

On Friday, 12 March, 2021, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) will be hosting its flagship event named as the 10th International Heritage Tourism Conclave under the theme ‘Harnessing Power of Heritage Tourism with Focus on Sustainability’ from 3:00 PM onwards at the WelcomHeritage Ramgarh, Panchkula.

Cultural heritage, tangible as well as intangible are resources that need immediate protection with careful management. So, it’s fundamental that tourism authorities should study on the best ways to develop these cultural and heritage sites as well as protecting and preserving them on a long-term basis.

Building on the previous nine editions, this Conclave will engage on the way tourism and culture sectors can work hand in hand, in a more collaborative way and increase public-private partnerships to make sure that the Cultural and Natural Heritage is protected while extending benefits to the local communities.

On the occasion, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel, Hon’ble Minister of State (I/C) for Tourism, Government of India has been invited as the Chief Guest. Ms. Rupinder Brar (IRS), Additional Director General – Ministry of Tourism, Government of India will be the Guest of Honour at the event.

The ambassadors from Czech Republic, Indonesia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, and Vietnam will be coming and High Commissioner of Seychelles has confirmed their presence for the programme.

To quote Mr. Sanjay Aggarwal, President, PHDCCI, “We need forum like this to brainstorm what steps can be taken to correct the skewed balance of tourist traffic, where bulk of the foreign tourist arrival is limited to a few prominent destinations. I trust that the 10th IHTC will build on the already strong foundation laid by the Chamber and draw a sharper focus on the important role that all aspects of heritage play in attracting tourists and thus bringing in investments, development and jobs.”

To quote Mr. Anil Parashar, Chairman – Tourism Committee, PHDCCI, “PHDCCI’s commitment towards Tourism, especially Heritage Tourism is evident from the success of its past nine Heritage Tourism Conclaves. I trust that the 10th IHTC will build on the already strong foundation laid by the Chamber and draw a sharper focus on the important role that all aspects of heritage – be it culture, architecture or cuisine play in attracting tourists and thus bringing in investments, development and jobs to the areas.”

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