Chennai, Feb 1 (PTI) Germany is aiming to double by 2015 the number of Indian tourists visiting the country, said a government official at a road show here today.
According to German National Tourist Board Director (Regional and Destinations management) Horst Lommatzsch,Indian tourist traffic to Germany during January-November 2010 grew by 26.1 per cent to 4.20 lakh compared to the previous year.
"We want to double this (visit of Indian tourists to Germany) by 2015," he said.
General National Tourist Office (Marketing and Sales) Director Romit Theophilus said investments of Euro 200,000 have already been made for joint marketing activities with tour operators to further promote Germany.
He said the 125th Anniversary of the founder of the Benz in 1886 is proposed to be celebrated for 125 days.
"This will attract Indian auto-lovers.
According to German National Tourist Board Director (Regional and Destinations management) Horst Lommatzsch,Indian tourist traffic to Germany during January-November 2010 grew by 26.1 per cent to 4.20 lakh compared to the previous year.
"We want to double this (visit of Indian tourists to Germany) by 2015," he said.
General National Tourist Office (Marketing and Sales) Director Romit Theophilus said investments of Euro 200,000 have already been made for joint marketing activities with tour operators to further promote Germany.
He said the 125th Anniversary of the founder of the Benz in 1886 is proposed to be celebrated for 125 days.
"This will attract Indian auto-lovers.
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