New Delhi-The Union Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurated the first ever India Tourism Mart 2018.Tourism Minister Alphons said on the occasion that visiting the country has become easier with the new e-visa regime which is now open to 166 countries. The objective of the event is to create an annual Global Tourism Mart for India in line with major international travel marts being held in countries across the world. The Mart provides a platform for all stakeholders in the tourism and hospitality industries to interact and transact business opportunities.The event also provides an opportunity to the buyers to see the world class tourism facilities available in our country such as Airports, Hotels, Tourist destinations, upcoming facilities, MICE facilities, possibility in the field of adventure tourism and other niche products.