ETW STAFF – Bengaluru
To further promote USA as a destination of choice to Indian outbound travellers originating from south India, VUSACOM (Visit USA Committee), supported by the US Commerce Department, launched its Bengaluru chapter here on the July 4. Under the leadership of VUSACOM India president Ashwini Kakkar and vice president Manoj Gursahani, this is the third chapter to be set up in India after Mumbai and New Delhi. The India committee comprises of leading travel companies that are promoting USA, state tourism boards, attractions, hotels and airlines, in addition to Honorary Committee Members from the US Consulate General.
Speaking on the choice of the city Gauri Jayaram, president, Bengaluru Chapter said “Bengaluru is significant from the perspective of its strategic location in south India and the opportunity it offers to grow the MICE (Meeting Incentive Convention and Exhibitions) as well as educational exchange business.”
