{"id":217,"date":"2024-04-09T05:00:09","date_gmt":"2024-04-09T05:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/?p=217"},"modified":"2024-04-09T05:00:09","modified_gmt":"2024-04-09T05:00:09","slug":"are-event-planners-souring-on-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/are-event-planners-souring-on-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Event Planners Souring on India?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662d804c11db4\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662d804c11db4\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/are-event-planners-souring-on-india\/#A_Meeting_and_Event_Planner_Is_Always_Concerned_with_Safety\" title=\"A Meeting and Event Planner Is Always Concerned with Safety\">A Meeting and Event Planner Is Always Concerned with Safety<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/are-event-planners-souring-on-india\/#Tourism_in_India_is_on_the_Decline\" title=\"Tourism in India is on the Decline\">Tourism in India is on the Decline<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/are-event-planners-souring-on-india\/#From_the_figures_above_its_obvious_that_event_planners_are_taking_a_cautious_approach_when_considering_India_If_the_country_plans_on_playing_in_the_big_leagues_of_conventions_meetings_and_events_then_government_officials_will_need_to_do_more_to_address_the_situation_there_particularly_the_safety_and_security_of_women_And_lets_hope_that_they_do_take_swift_action_as_India_does_have_a_lot_to_offer_as_an_international_destination\" title=\"From the figures above, it\u2019s obvious that event planners are taking a cautious approach when considering India. If the country plans on playing in the big leagues of conventions, meetings and events, then government officials will need to do more to address the situation there, particularly the safety and security of women. And let\u2019s hope that they do take swift action as India does have a lot to offer as an international destination.\">From the figures above, it\u2019s obvious that event planners are taking a cautious approach when considering India. If the country plans on playing in the big leagues of conventions, meetings and events, then government officials will need to do more to address the situation there, particularly the safety and security of women. And let\u2019s hope that they do take swift action as India does have a lot to offer as an international destination.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Event planners love it when they\u2019re able to take a group to international destinations. Not that there aren\u2019t extra steps that would have to be added to a planner\u2019s checklist. For example, it can be very time-consuming communicating and ensuring that all of the delegates have the proper paperwork in order to leave the country. It\u2019s estimated that only 35% of Americans have valid passports. This percentage is far below the norm for most Western countries (as a comparison, 64% of Canadians have valid passports). Nonetheless, many event planners love the opportunity to plan conventions internationally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Meeting_and_Event_Planner_Is_Always_Concerned_with_Safety\"><\/span>A Meeting and Event Planner Is Always Concerned with Safety<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>India is usually an attractive destination due to its low costs and ideal weather. And of course it\u2019s history. There has always been a certain level of concern from event planners with regards to terrorism in India. Being a Westerner in many parts of the world can be a security issue today. However recently we\u2019ve seen negative news headlines coming out of India. Particularly the horrifying rape stories which have exposed a cultural battle that is occurring in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tourism_in_India_is_on_the_Decline\"><\/span>Tourism in India is on the Decline<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result of the attention grabbing headlines coming out of India, and especially regarding crimes against women, India tourism is being hit hard. Conventions and tourism in India is an $18 billion a year business. India tourism usually projects a 12% increase in visits each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>But that trend is hitting a snag.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India, 72% of tour operators are reporting that their businesses are experiencing unprecedented cancellations. A noticeable decline is women from the US, Canada, Australia and the UK. Overall, there has been a 25% drop in tourism business since January 1 of this year alone. Additionally there is a 35% drop in visits by foreign women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>And that is raising alarm bells within the country.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210120065812im_\/http:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/images\/2013\/04\/event-planners-are-cautious-about-India-photo-by-wwwdotworldettedotcom-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"women want justice in India\" width=\"210\" height=\"140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210120065812im_\/http:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/images\/2013\/04\/event-planners-are-cautious-about-India-photo-by-wwwdotworldettedotcom-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210120065812im_\/http:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/images\/2013\/04\/event-planners-are-cautious-about-India-photo-by-wwwdotworldettedotcom-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210120065812im_\/http:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/images\/2013\/04\/event-planners-are-cautious-about-India-photo-by-wwwdotworldettedotcom.jpg 500w\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-9876\">photo by www.worldette.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s obvious that India is in the middle of a cultural battle. It\u2019s very easy for us in North America to shake our heads in disgust at the news headlines regarding crimes against women in particular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"From_the_figures_above_its_obvious_that_event_planners_are_taking_a_cautious_approach_when_considering_India_If_the_country_plans_on_playing_in_the_big_leagues_of_conventions_meetings_and_events_then_government_officials_will_need_to_do_more_to_address_the_situation_there_particularly_the_safety_and_security_of_women_And_lets_hope_that_they_do_take_swift_action_as_India_does_have_a_lot_to_offer_as_an_international_destination\"><\/span>From the figures above, it\u2019s obvious that event planners are taking a cautious approach when considering India. If the country plans on playing in the big leagues of conventions, meetings and events, then government officials will need to do more to address the situation there, particularly the safety and security of women. And let\u2019s hope that they do take swift action as India does have a lot to offer as an international destination.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Event planners love it when they\u2019re able to take a group to international destinations. 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