Wednesday, 05 August 2026
MEDAN | INDATANEWS.COM - The Consulate General of India in Medan will host the India–Sumatra Tourism Promotion Forum on August 10, 2026, at the Grand Mercure Hotel in Medan. The forum will bring together tourism stakeholders from India and the island of Sumatra to strengthen collaboration, explore new business opportunities, and improve tourism connectivity between the two regions.
The forum will be attended by representatives from government institutions, tourism authorities, airlines, travel associations, tour operators, and other key players in the tourism industry. The event aims to establish sustainable cooperation in tourism development while further strengthening people-to-people ties between India and Indonesia, particularly Sumatra.The initiative is part of ongoing efforts to expand international partnerships in the tourism sector. In addition to promoting discussions on the tourism potential of both destinations, the forum is expected to generate new initiatives that will contribute to long-term growth in tourist arrivals between the two countries.
Indian Consul General in Medan, Ravi Goel, said the forum will facilitate direct dialogue between tourism stakeholders from India and North Sumatra. The meeting is expected to create new opportunities for cooperation that will deliver long-term benefits for both sides.
According to Ravi, participants will exchange information on market potential, travelers' preferences, and the challenges involved in expanding cross-border tourism services."This event brings together tour operators from India and Sumatra so they can better understand existing opportunities and challenges while working together to promote bilateral tourism," Ravi said.
The forum will also provide travel agencies and tourism companies from both regions with opportunities to establish direct business connections. This is regarded as an important step toward expanding professional networks and developing competitive, attractive travel packages for international visitors.The participation of airlines, travel associations, and tourism authorities is expected to generate strategic ideas and partnerships that will make travel between the two regions more accessible and efficient.
The Tourism Promotion Forum will also serve as a platform to showcase leading tourist destinations in both India and Sumatra to industry representatives. The initiative is expected to encourage the development of joint marketing programs designed to attract more international travelers.Through enhanced collaboration, both countries are expected to build mutually beneficial partnerships in the tourism sector. The resulting synergies are anticipated to encourage investment, promote cultural exchange, and support the sustainable growth of the tourism industry in both India and Sumatra.
The forum is considered a strategic step toward deepening bilateral tourism relations while opening new opportunities for businesses to expand their presence in the international travel market. (IDNC)REPORTER: Darmailawati | EDITOR: Fik Sagala
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