Indian Express Online Media all set to host second edition of Adventure Tourism Meet in Dehradun
The Indian Express Online Media is set to host the second edition of the Adventure Tourism Meet (ATM) at Hyatt Centric in Dehradun onFriday.
The event aims to highlight the potential of adventure tourism in India —particularly in the hill states— and foster dialogue on community engagement, innovation, and sustainability in the sector.
Key Highlights of the Event
– Thought-Leading Keynotes and Special Addresses: The event will feature speakers such as Dheeraj Singh Garbyal, IAS, Secretary, Tourism & CEO, UTDB; Banshidhar Tiwari, IAS, Director General, Information & PR Department, Govt. of Uttarakhand; and Philip F. Tariang, Assistant Director – Tourism, Government of Meghalaya.
– In-Depth Panel Discussions
– Voices of the Hills: Community-Led Adventure Tourism Models | The session will focus on how local communities in the Indian Himalayas are not only participating in but leading the way in redefining adventure tourism. It will explore grassroots innovation, regional case studies, and responsible travel practices that go beyond conventional models.
– New Directions and Innovations in Adventure Tourism | A session on how technology, luxury, and design are coming together to transform the future of adventure tourism in India.
– Special Presentations: The event will cover topics like astrotourism, the future of adventure tourism, and regional case studies.
– Cultural Performances: the event will witness folk music performances from Uttarakhand.
Speaking ahead of the event, Sanjay Sindhwani, CEO, Indian Express Online Media, emphasised, 'Adventure tourism is no longer a niche—it's at the heart of sustainable travel and economic growth in ecologically sensitive regions. We're proud to facilitate these vital conversations with our partners in Uttarakhand and beyond.'
The Adventure Tourism Meet comes at a crucial time when destinations like Uttarakhand are not only recovering from the impacts of climate events and over-tourism but are also actively redefining their tourism identity. As one of India's most popular adventure destinations, the state is now working to balance high visitor interest with sustainability imperatives.
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