Bhutan to participate FITUR

New Delhi, October 24: Bhutan will for the first time take part at FITUR, the International Tourism Trade Fair, whose 28th edition will take place in the US between January 30 and February 3.

FITUR 2008 will undertake a new stage in its development by presenting its products and services.

The fair will provide each section with a larger area for their growth needs. Changes will be made to the size of many of the exhibitors' stands and organizers expect to witness considerable growth throughout the fair.

Bhutan’s first-time participation reflects the fair’s growing international dimension.

The Association of Bhutanese Tour Operators (ABTO) will provide tourism professionals with an insight into Bhutan’s most appealing aspects. The country offers visitors the opportunity to discover a number of interesting destinations, such as Thimphu and the Paro valley, which provides the setting for the Kychu Lhakhang Monastery, not to mention Dzong Drukyel and Dzong Rimpung, as well as Taktsang, a monastery built in the late eighth century on the top of an enormous rock.

Phuentsholing, another region, presents a combination of the traditional customs of India, Nepal and Bhutan itself. The Punakha Valley offers visitors the opportunity to see the Fortress of Punakha, formerly the country’s religious and administrative center, in addition to other holy temples such as Macchin Lhakhang.

Bhutan offers a combination of modern and contemporary influences and customs, festivities and religions. This attractive country will undoubtedly make a strong impact at the International Tourism Trade Fair 2008.

The incorporation of official representatives from Bhutan confirms the interest of a number of up-and-coming Asian destinations in participating at FITUR. Bhutan News Service