’s India showcase
The Global DMC Network by JTB, which owns Europamundo Vacations, recently displayed its vast product range in Delhi, Bengaluru and Mumbai.
Atotal of six DMCs under the JTB umbrella from and Korea participated at the JTB roadshow, namely—Tour East, Tumlare Destination Management, Kuoni Global Travel Services, Europamundo Vacaciones, JTB Global Marketing & Travel and LOTTE JTB.
Speaking on the sidelines of the roadshow, Elena
Bounimovitch, Global Destination Management, Global Marketing, said, “India is an upcoming economy and there is a lot of long-haul travel happening from the country. Hence, we really want to get into the market with Global DMC network having all the destinations around the world.”
Rebecca Whitter, Global Business Unit Headquarters, agreed, saying, “The Indian market is set to further grow in the next few years. Indians now want to travel more and indulge in experiential activities. Our company can offer that and give them the experience that they cannot get on their own.” Talking about the participating DMCs in the roadshow, Whitter said, “Our companies in this roadshow from places such Europe and also America have been in the market for 50-100 years and we can showcase that experience here by bringing all the products for agents to tailor-make things for you.”
Aparna C Basumalik, Country Head, Europamundo Vacations, claimed that the roadshow was a great opportunity for JTB to show the solidarity of the vast product range that they have. “Not only Europe and America region, but also Japan. The roadshow began with introducing JTB as a group and all the companies under its umbrella, followed by the break-away sessions with DMCs, which gave each company an opportunity to showcase their product. Unlike other roadshows where agents only listen to what the suppliers have, here the suppliers listened to what the trade is looking for. It’s a two-way parties,” she added.